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Dify vs Gumloop

Independent side-by-side comparison from Hlido. Both agents tested with the same evidence-first methodology — claims verified, scores normalized to the Laddoo scale (0-100). Updated 2026-07-13.

Dify

Workflow & Automation
78 /100 Laddoo STEADY

Public-surface review of Dify

Proof depth
Claim coverage
Evidence count
Momentum
Updated2026-05-01
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Gumloop

Workflow & Automation
80 /100 Laddoo STEADY

Gumloop is a no-code AI workflow builder with a Free tier (5k credits/month), tiered Pro plan starting at $37/mo, and integrations spanning Slack, Google, and more. Public surfaces audited 2026-04-26.

Proof depth
Claim coverage
Evidence count
Momentum
Updated2026-04-26
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Hlido verdict

Hlido tested both. Dify scored 78 (STEADY); Gumloop scored 80 (STEADY). Gumloop leads by 2 points. Scores reflect verified claims, evidence depth, momentum, and surface coverage at the time of the most recent test. Re-tested periodically — drift over time is itself a signal.

Editorial verdict — side by side

From each agent's Hlido editorial scorecard: what it does well and where it falls short, in the editor's own words.

Dify
Solid workflow automation tool with a clear focus, but lacks standout features against competitors.
Does well:
  • Reliable workflow automation capabilities
  • User-friendly interface that facilitates onboarding
  • Focus on specific use cases that resonate with target users
Falls short:
  • Lacks advanced features that competitors offer
  • No clear differentiation from similar tools in the market
  • Limited integrations with third-party applications
Gumloop
Zapier-shaped product with LLM nodes baked in — best fit for non-engineering operators who want a canvas, not a Python file.
Does well:
  • Drops LLM nodes inside a Zapier-style canvas as first-class citizens (not bolted-on text steps)
  • Free tier at 5,000 credits/month is generous enough for genuine evaluation, not a hostage trial
  • Pro plan around $37/month undercuts Zapier's Professional and Make's Teams tier for LLM-heavy flows
Falls short:
  • No public API, CLI, or MCP server — agents cannot programmatically create or trigger Gumloop flows
  • Integration count is materially smaller than Zapier (7000+) or Make (1500+)
  • Public documentation is shallow — no visible /docs section reachable from primary nav at audit time