Comparison
MaxKB vs dify
Verdict
Pick MaxKB if maxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。; pick dify if dify is a platform for creating agentic workflows and RAG pipelines, supporting various AI models and tools, deployable on cloud, VPC, or self-hosted environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | MaxKB | dify |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 9, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Oct 4, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- MaxKB
- 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。
- dify
- Build Agentic workflows and RAG pipelines with rich AI model and tool support on one collaborative workspace.
Stars
- MaxKB
- 23k
- dify
- 156k
Forks
- MaxKB
- 3.1k
- dify
- 25k
Open issues
- MaxKB
- 16
- dify
- 1.1k
Language
- MaxKB
- Python
- dify
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- MaxKB
- MaxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。
- dify
- Dify is a platform for creating agentic workflows and RAG pipelines, supporting various AI models and tools, deployable on cloud, VPC, or self-hosted environments.
Persona
- MaxKB
- -
- dify
- -
Runtime
- MaxKB
- -
- dify
- -
License
- MaxKB
- GPL-3.0
- dify
- Other
Last pushed
- MaxKB
- Aug 18, 2026
- dify
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- MaxKB
- AI Agents
- dify
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- MaxKB
- 16
- dify
- 1.1k
Stars delta
- MaxKB
- +409 (30d)
- dify
- +4.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- MaxKB
- -32 (30d)
- dify
- +172 (30d)
Full report
- MaxKB
- Trust report
- dify
- Trust report
Typed relationship
MaxKB alternative difyBoth MaxKB and Dify offer platforms for agentic workflow development, targeting enterprise environments with advanced capabilities.
Choose MaxKB if…
- MaxKB is primarily Python; dify is TypeScript.
- License: MaxKB is GPL-3.0, dify is Other.
- Both MaxKB and Dify offer platforms for agentic workflow development, targeting enterprise environments with advanced capabilities.
- Tags unique to MaxKB: chatbot, knowledgebase, langchain, llm.
- 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下
When NOT to use MaxKB
- Docker ，
Choose dify if…
- dify is primarily TypeScript; MaxKB is Python.
- License: dify is Other, MaxKB is GPL-3.0.
- Both MaxKB and Dify offer platforms for agentic workflow development, targeting enterprise environments with advanced capabilities.
- Tags unique to dify: agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, ai, automation.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools.
- When you need a collaborative workspace that supports rich AI model and tool integration for agentic workflows and RAG pipelines.
When NOT to use dify
- If your project does not require agentic workflows or RAG pipelines, and you are looking for a more general-purpose AI development tool.
- When you need a platform that does not require Docker and Docker Compose for setup, as Dify's quick start guide assumes these prerequisites.
- If your team prefers a platform with a different licensing model, as Dify uses a modified Apache 2.0 license with additional conditions.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (langgenius/dify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (langgenius/dify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (langgenius/dify) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Oct 4, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: MaxKB 23k · dify 156k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MaxKB and dify?
- MaxKB: 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。. dify: Build Agentic workflows and RAG pipelines with rich AI model and tool support on one collaborative workspace.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose MaxKB over dify?
- Choose MaxKB over dify when MaxKB is primarily Python; dify is TypeScript; License: MaxKB is GPL-3.0, dify is Other; Both MaxKB and Dify offer platforms for agentic workflow development, targeting enterprise environments with advanced capabilities; Tags unique to MaxKB: chatbot, knowledgebase, langchain, llm; 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下.
- When should I choose dify over MaxKB?
- Choose dify over MaxKB when dify is primarily TypeScript; MaxKB is Python; License: dify is Other, MaxKB is GPL-3.0; Both MaxKB and Dify offer platforms for agentic workflow development, targeting enterprise environments with advanced capabilities; Tags unique to dify: agentic-framework, agentic-workflow, ai, automation; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools; When you need a collaborative workspace that supports rich AI model and tool integration for agentic workflows and RAG pipelines.
- When should I avoid MaxKB?
- Docker ，
- When should I avoid dify?
- If your project does not require agentic workflows or RAG pipelines, and you are looking for a more general-purpose AI development tool. When you need a platform that does not require Docker and Docker Compose for setup, as Dify's quick start guide assumes these prerequisites. If your team prefers a platform with a different licensing model, as Dify uses a modified Apache 2.0 license with additional conditions.
- Is MaxKB or dify more popular on GitHub?
- dify has more GitHub stars (156,243 vs 22,536). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MaxKB and dify open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MaxKB: GPL-3.0, dify: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to MaxKB or dify?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MaxKB alternatives and dify alternatives (MaxKB markdown twin, dify markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, MaxKB or dify?
- MaxKB: Very active. dify: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for MaxKB and dify?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MaxKB trust report; dify trust report.