Dify rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Dify rate limits and usage caps. API call limits, workflow runs and team member caps - free and paid plans.
Dify usage limits by plan
| Messages | 200 msgs/day | Trial sandbox limit |
| Apps | 10 apps | |
| Members | 1 seats | |
| Log History | 30 days |
| Messages | Unlimited | |
| Apps | Unlimited | |
| Members | 3 seats | |
| Log History | Unlimited |
| Messages | Unlimited | |
| Apps | Unlimited | |
| Members | Unlimited | |
| Log History | Unlimited |
What happens when you hit Dify's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Dify limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Dify uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Dify's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Dify limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Dify message limit?
Dify message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Dify have a file upload limit?
Yes, Dify enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Dify limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Dify limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Dify's rate limit?
Dify will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.