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SIDE-BY-SIDE · 2 OF 3
Two platforms.
Same questions.
Dify
WORKFLOW & AUTOMATION
PROMPT
Dify's privacy policy does not explicitly address ownership of prompts or inputs submitted to AI workflows. The policy covers personal data collection but not IP rights.
OUTPUT
Dify's privacy policy is silent on ownership of AI workflow outputs. No explicit IP assignment or licensing terms for outputs are documented in publicly available policies.
TRAINING
Only aggregated/anonymized statistics collected for service performance. No explicit training on customer data.
COMMERCIAL
Dify offers a cloud and self-hosted (open source) product. Commercial use terms are not clearly specified in the publicly available privacy policy.
215 verified findings across the displayed surfaces.
OpenAI API
DEVELOPER / CODING
PROMPT
API customers retain ownership of their inputs per OpenAI API Terms of Service.
OUTPUT
OpenAI assigns all its rights in outputs to API customers.
TRAINING
OpenAI Service Terms (January 9, 2026) apply to API and enterprise products. The Privacy Policy (May 18, 2026) explicitly states: 'This Privacy Policy does not apply to content that we process on behalf of customers of our business offerings, such as our API.' API customer data is governed by the customer's agreement with OpenAI. For ChatGPT (consumer), training opt-out is available via account settings or Temporary Chat.
COMMERCIAL
Commercial use of outputs is explicitly permitted for API customers.
182 verified findings across the displayed surfaces.
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AIRIN SUMMARY
Dify carries highly permissive license terms; OpenAI API carries highly permissive license terms.FOR ENTERPRISE: DIFY NOT RECOMMENDED · OPENAI API NOT RECOMMENDED
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⚡ INTERACTIVE RISK COMPARISON HEATMAP
| RISK SURFACE | DIFY | OPENAI API |
|---|---|---|
| PPrompt Ownership | ||
| OOutput Ownership | ||
| TModel Training | ||
| CCommercial Use | ||
| DData Privacy | ||
| $Tier Differences |
* Click any cell in the heatmap matrix to scroll directly to its verbatim policy citations below.
📂 Intellectual Property & Model Training
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SURFACE 01
Prompt Ownership
Dify
MEDHIGH
Dify's privacy policy does not explicitly address ownership of prompts or inputs submitted to AI workflows. The policy covers personal data collection but not IP rights.
“ You retain ownership of your Customer Content, including Customer Content from your accounts with Third-Party Services that are transmitted, processed, and/or stored in the Service. By transmitting, processing, and/or storing Customer Content in the Service, you hereby grant Dif…”
OpenAI API
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
API customers retain ownership of their inputs per OpenAI API Terms of Service.
“ We and our affiliates own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services. You may only use our name and logo in accordance with our Brand Guidelines . ”
O
SURFACE 02
Output Ownership
Dify
HIGH
Dify's privacy policy is silent on ownership of AI workflow outputs. No explicit IP assignment or licensing terms for outputs are documented in publicly available policies.
No citation available
OpenAI API
MEDHIGH
OpenAI assigns all its rights in outputs to API customers.
“ YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE THAT ANY USE OF OUTPUTS FROM OUR SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND YOU WILL NOT RELY ON OUTPUT AS A SOLE SOURCE OF TRUTH OR FACTUAL INFORMATION, OR AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. ”
T
SURFACE 03
Model Training
Dify
MEDHIGH
Only aggregated/anonymized statistics collected for service performance. No explicit training on customer data.
“ If you use a service where you select your own AI model provider and supply your own API key, your AI interaction data is transmitted directly to your chosen provider for processing. Whether such data is used for model training depends on the agreement between you and that provi…”
OpenAI API
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
OpenAI Service Terms (January 9, 2026) apply to API and enterprise products. The Privacy Policy (May 18, 2026) explicitly states: 'This Privacy Policy does not apply to content that we process on behalf of customers of our business offerings, such as our API.' API customer data is governed by the customer's agreement with OpenAI. For ChatGPT (consumer), training opt-out is available via account settings or Temporary Chat.
“Improve and develop our Services and conduct research, including using your Content to train our models (subject to your [control”
User content (including prompts and uploads) is used to train models by default; opt-out is available but must be actively exercised. The parenthetical 'subject to your control' links to external controls documentation, meaning users who do not proactively manage settings may have their content used for training.
C
SURFACE 04
Commercial Use
Dify
HIGH
Dify offers a cloud and self-hosted (open source) product. Commercial use terms are not clearly specified in the publicly available privacy policy.
No citation available
OpenAI API
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
Commercial use of outputs is explicitly permitted for API customers.
“ Parents or guardians of teen users for account linking purposes described above Other users and third parties you interact or share information with”
📂 Data Privacy & Governance
D
SURFACE 05
Data Privacy
Dify
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
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“ For on-premise deployments, we do not collect the above information through the product itself, but may receive basic connection and version data through license verification and product update services. When you visit our websites, documentation, or support channels, this secti…”
OpenAI API
MED⚠ CAUTIONHIGH
API/Enterprise: data governed by customer agreements; no training use by default. ChatGPT Free/Go: may include targeted advertising and model training by default (opt-out available). Healthcare Addendum available for HIPAA-covered use cases.
“ Our Services are not directed to, or intended for, children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 has provided Personal Data to OpenAI through the Services, please email us at privacy@open…”
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SURFACE 06
Tier Differences
Dify
LOWHIGH
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“ 11. “Fees” mean the fees applicable to your use of the Service in accordance with the applicable package as included in our pricing notice included in the Service or on Dify’s website or, if applicable, as set forth in a Dify order form.”
OpenAI API
MEDHIGH
API/Enterprise: data governed by customer agreements; no training use by default. ChatGPT Free/Go: may include targeted advertising and model training by default (opt-out available). Healthcare Addendum available for HIPAA-covered use cases.
“ Service credits. You can pay for some Services in advance by purchasing service credits. All service credits are subject to our Service Credit Terms . ”