AUT·18 · Automation & Agents

Flowise

An open-source low-code tool for building AI agents, chatbots and workflows visually, with self-hosting and many integrations.

PricingFreemium

CategoryAutomation & Agents

Last checkedNov 2026

What is Flowise?

Flowise lets you build AI agents and chatbots by connecting nodes on a canvas, such as models, documents, tools and memory. It is popular for prototyping and deploying custom assistants.

It is open source and can be self-hosted, with a cloud option available.

Key features

Visual builderConnect nodes on a canvas.

AgentsMulti-agent workflows.

Document chatRetrieval from your data.

EmbedAdd chatbots to websites.

How to get started

Install Flowise or use the cloud.
Start from a chatbot template.
Embed it on a test page.

Our take

A flexible toolkit for building custom AI assistants.

Best for

Developers prototyping agents
Custom chatbots
Self-hosted AI

Strengths

Open source
Fast visual prototyping

Limits

Requires technical setup
Interface can get complex

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Questions

Is Flowise free?

Flowise has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is Flowise best for?

Flowise is best for: Developers prototyping agents, Custom chatbots, and Self-hosted AI.

What are the best alternatives to Flowise?

Popular alternatives in Automation & Agents include Zapier, Make, n8n, Lindy, and Relevance AI.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Flowise website.