Pick n8n when
You are connecting models to other apps and you may want to self-host under the license named on the listing. The hosted site's mainland China mark is still not confirmed.
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n8n vs Dify
n8n and Dify are both source-available tools in the agents category. n8n is listed as a workflow tool for connecting AI models to other apps. Its source can be self-hosted under the Sustainable Use License, and n8n also sells a cloud. Dify is listed as a platform for agent workflows and retrieval apps, with a self-hosted edition and a hosted cloud. A self-hosted edition is not treated as proof that the hosted site is reachable in mainland China. Both marks are not confirmed.
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n8n
Workflow tool used to connect AI models to other apps. The source can be self-hosted under n8n's Sustainable Use License, and n8n sells a cloud.
Mainland China: not confirmed
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Dify
Platform for agent workflows and retrieval apps. A source-available edition can be self-hosted, and Dify also sells a hosted cloud.
Mainland China: not confirmed
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Listing criteria
The cells repeat the public listing. They are not a timed test.
| Criterion | n8n | Dify |
|---|---|---|
| Listed for | Connect AI models to other apps | Agent workflows and retrieval apps |
| Publisher | n8n | Dify |
| Category | Agents | Agents |
| Public pricing | Source-available | Source-available |
| Mainland China | Mainland China: not confirmed | Mainland China: not confirmed |
| Tags | Workflow, Agents | Agents, Workflow |
| Editor's shortlist | Not on the shortlist | Not on the shortlist |
When to pick one
Pick Dify when
You are building agent workflows or retrieval apps and you may want the self-hosted edition. Self-hosting does not confirm that the hosted cloud is offered in mainland China.
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Can either product be self-hosted?
The n8n listing says the source can be self-hosted under n8n's Sustainable Use License, and n8n also sells a cloud. The Dify listing says a source-available edition can be self-hosted, and Dify also sells a hosted cloud.
Does self-hosting mean the hosted site works in mainland China?
No. A self-hosted edition of Dify or n8n is not proof that the hosted site is reachable. Both mainland China marks on these listings are not confirmed.
When is n8n the closer listing?
When the job is connecting AI models to other apps as a workflow. That is the job named on the n8n listing.
When is Dify the closer listing?
When the job is agent workflows and retrieval apps. That is the job named on the Dify listing.
Are these chat assistants?
The category for both is Agents, not Chat. They are listed as workflow tools. A chat assistant such as Kimi or Doubao is a different listing.
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