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Langflow

by Langflow (IBM/DataStax)

Low-code visual builder for agentic and RAG applications

Pros

  • Free and open source ('forever open, free, agnostic')
  • Strong RAG + agent tooling
  • IBM backing
  • Flexible self-hosting

Cons

  • DataStax-hosted cloud sunset April 2026 (self-host or alt cloud)
  • Real costs from infra/LLM usage
  • Managed options in transition

✓ Where it shines / best for

  • Developers prototyping RAG and agent flows visually
  • Teams wanting an open-source, Python-extensible flow builder
  • Local-first experimentation with Langflow Desktop

✕ Not the best fit for

  • Non-technical users wanting a fully managed consumer product
  • Teams needing a polished SaaS with flat per-seat pricing out of the box

Features

  • ✓ API access
  • ✓ Free tier
  • ✓ No-code
  • ✓ Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • ✓ Open source
  • ✓ Agent Builder
  • ✓ MCP support
  • ✓ Multiple model choice
  • ✓ Visual Builder
  • ✓ On-device / offline

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Open Source (Self-hosted)$0one-timeFully open-source (MIT); free to self-host or run locally with no usage caps
Langflow Desktop$0one-timeFree downloadable desktop app for Mac/Windows to build and run flows locally
Cloud / ManagedCustommonthDataStax-hosted Langflow was shut down April 2026; managed/hosted offerings now via IBM watsonx / DataStax — usage-based, contact provider. OSS remains free and 'forever open'
Enterprise / SupportCustomyearProfessional services and premier support via IBM/DataStax — contact sales

Pricing verified from the official source. Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.

Specifications

ownerIBM (via DataStax)
licenseOpen source
datastax_cloudShut down Apr 9, 2026
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