Claude Unlimitedvsdify
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Claude Unlimited | dify | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #34 of 120 in AI Assistant | #1 of 7 in AI Workflows |
| GitHub stars | 329 | 159 853 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +2 727 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1 · 23 Sept 2026 | 1.18.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
dify scores 90/100 against 51/100 for Claude Unlimited, so it is the safer default.
dify ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Claude Unlimited.
If you want the quickest setup, Claude Unlimited is easier to run; dify needs more configuration.
dify is growing faster right now (+2 727 stars in 30 days).
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