Low-Code Platforms

Dify vs n8n

TL;DR

How Dify and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

Agent Reality Index

Dify#5 in Low-Code Platforms · 62.3 / 100 n8n#2 in Low-Code Platforms · 78.2 / 100

Dimension	Dify	n8n
Agent Reality Index	62.3 / 100 (#5)	78.2 / 100 (#2)
Monthly search demand	~7.6k/mo	~150k/mo
Licensing	Open-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	154k★ on GitHub	203k★ on GitHub
Positioning	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas

The verdict

n8n leads Dify on the Agent Reality Index (78.2 vs 62.3), driven mainly by stronger real-world search demand — the heaviest factor in the index. Dify remains a credible choice where its positioning fits your workflow better; the row above shows where the two diverge.

Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →

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How Dify and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

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How do Dify and n8n compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, Dify scores 62.3 of 100 (ranked #5 in Low-Code Platforms) and n8n scores 78.2 of 100 (#2 in Low-Code Platforms). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.