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Dify vs Mastra

Compare Dify and Mastra side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.

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Dify
coding

Open-source platform for building production-ready LLM apps and agents.

Pricing
Free plan
Rating
Votes
0

Feature comparison

Feature
Dify
Mastra
Category
coding
coding
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support

Dify pros and cons

Genuinely open-source and self-hostable for strong data control
All-in-one: workflow, RAG, agents, and prompt IDE in one workspace
Low-code visual canvas lowers the barrier to building
Broad model and provider support, including self-hosted models
License is not fully permissive; multi-tenant resale and branding removal are prohibited
Real cost is dominated by separate LLM token spend, not the platform fee
Message-credit model on paid tiers can feel limiting at scale

Mastra pros and cons

TypeScript-native, rare among serious agent frameworks
Open source and free to self-host
Ergonomic agents, workflows, memory, and evals in one toolkit
Strong funding and momentum (22k+ GitHub stars)
Young project with a still-maturing ecosystem
APIs may change as it evolves toward stability
Fewer integrations than older Python frameworks

Which one should you choose?

Best overall signal
Dify

Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.

Best value signal
Dify

Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.

Best for

Dify

  • building AI agents fast
  • self-hosted RAG apps
  • visual LLM workflows
  • teams needing data control
  • Teams building LLM apps and agents quickly

Mastra

  • TypeScript agent development
  • full-stack JS AI apps
  • typed agent workflows
  • RAG in Node.js
  • TypeScript and full-stack JavaScript teams

FAQ

Is Dify better than Mastra?

It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.

Which tool has a free plan?

Dify and Mastra offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.

Where can I find alternatives?

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