Short answerOpen-source gives control and no vendor price list, but you maintain it and project health matters. SaaS is faster and managed but you accept its pricing and policies. Check that any open-source project is still maintained: Flowise recently announced a sunset.
| Open-source, self-hosted | SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Control of data and code | High | Limited to settings |
| Setup and upkeep | You | Vendor |
| Cost | Hosting plus your time | Subscription and usage |
| Main risk | Project stops being maintained | Pricing or plan changes |
Check these before choosing either
- Is it actively maintained? Look at recent releases and announcements.
- What does the license allow for commercial use?
- Can you export your data and leave?
Examples: Flowise's sunset, Dify vs Langflow.
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