Mastra
coding
The TypeScript framework for building AI agents and workflows.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Head-to-head comparison
Mastra vs Dify
Compare Mastra and Dify side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.
Dify
coding
Open-source platform for building production-ready LLM apps and agents.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
—
Votes
0
Feature comparison
Feature
Mastra
Dify
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
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
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
Which one should you choose?
Best overall signal
Mastra
Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.
Best value signal
Mastra
Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.
Best for
Mastra
- TypeScript agent development
- full-stack JS AI apps
- typed agent workflows
- RAG in Node.js
- TypeScript and full-stack JavaScript teams
Dify
- building AI agents fast
- self-hosted RAG apps
- visual LLM workflows
- teams needing data control
- Teams building LLM apps and agents quickly
FAQ
Is Mastra better than Dify?
It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.
Which tool has a free plan?
Mastra and Dify offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.