Dify
ToolJet
| Feature | Dify | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $59/mo | Free / from $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | ai-builders, non-technical-teams, enterprises, developers | developers, startups, ops-teams, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2023 | 2021 |
| Visual Orchestration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rag Pipeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Agent Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Model | ✓ | ✗ |
| Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Sources | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Code | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Dify Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Visual workflow builder
- Built-in RAG pipeline
- Multi-model support
✗ Dify Cons
- Complex for simple chatbots
- Self-hosting requires resources
- Documentation improving
✓ ToolJet Pros
- Open source
- Many data sources
- Drag-and-drop
- Self-hostable
✗ ToolJet Cons
- Documentation gaps
- Fewer widgets than competitors
- Community-dependent support
The Verdict
Dify is built for ai builders and non technical teams, with a focus on visual-orchestration and rag-pipeline. ToolJet targets developers and startups and leads with visual-builder and data-sources.
On pricing, ToolJet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $59/mo for Dify. That $39/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Dify edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Dify has a slight overall edge — but if open source matters most to you, ToolJet may still be the right call.