Dify
8.4#1 in retrieval-augmented generation toolsFrom $590 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Inference Gateway
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| Fact | Dify | Inference Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| License | Dify uses a modified Apache 2.0 license with restrictions on unauthorized multi-tenant operation and removing frontend branding or copyright notices. | The documentation states that Inference Gateway is released under the Apache-2.0 license. |
| Purpose | Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications with agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, model management, observability, and tools. | Inference Gateway is an open-source, cloud-native proxy that provides one OpenAI-compatible API for multiple hosted and local LLM providers. |
Dify plans
- SandboxFree
- CommunityFree
- Professional$59 a month
- Team$159 a month
- Professional$590 a year
- Team$1,590 a year
Inference Gateway plans
No prices published.
Pick Dify if…
Dify is suited to teams building AI applications that need visual workflow design, knowledge grounding, and multiple publishing options. Its Community Edition may suit users who want to self-host with Docker.
Pick Inference Gateway if…
Inference Gateway suits developers and platform teams operating multiple hosted or local LLM providers. It fits deployments needing self-hosting, Kubernetes management, MCP tools, agent coordination, and observability.