Dify vs Coze

A side-by-side comparison of Dify and Coze — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria	Dify Dev platform	Coze Dev platform
Rating	4.6	4.4
Pricing	Open source: Free Sandbox: Free Professional: from $59/mo	Free: Free Premium: from $9/mo Enterprise: Custom
Pros	✓ Open-source, self-hostable ✓ Visual orchestration ✓ RAG/Agent ✓ Multiple models	✓ No-code building ✓ Rich plugins ✓ Multi-channel publishing ✓ Workflows
Cons	✗ Self-hosting needs ops ✗ Advanced features paid ✗ Learning curve	✗ Separate global/China versions ✗ Advanced is paid ✗ Limited complex logic
Best for	Enterprise apps, RAG knowledge bases, Workflows, Prototypes	Agent building, Customer-service bots, Workflows, Multi-channel
Platforms	Web, Self-hosted, API	Web, API

Our verdict

Dify edges ahead on our overall rating (4.6 vs 4.4 — a 0.2-point lead), but both are capable choices.

On price, Dify starts at from $59/mo (Professional) and Coze at from $9/mo (Premium) — Coze is 50 cheaper per month.

Choose Dify if you want Enterprise apps, RAG knowledge bases. Choose Coze if you need Agent building, Customer-service bots.

Read the full Dify review →Read the full Coze review →

This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

FAQ

Is Dify better than Coze?

In our review Dify rates 4.6/5 and Coze rates 4.4/5. Dify is best for Enterprise apps, RAG knowledge bases, while Coze suits Agent building, Customer-service bots — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Dify and Coze?

Dify: An open-source LLM app platform with visual orchestration for agents, RAG and workflows. Coze: ByteDance's AI agent development platform to build and publish bots and workflows with no code.

Which is cheaper, Dify or Coze?

Dify starts at Free (Open source); Coze starts at Free (Free).