Flowise
Open-source AI agent builder — self-host free, bill clients monthly for the stack
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What Flowise is
Open-source visual development platform for AI agents, chatbots, and LLM orchestration — drag-and-drop nodes for RAG, tool calling, multi-agent systems, and human-in-the-loop workflows. Self-host it free via npm or Docker, or use the managed cloud. Best for technical consultants who want full control of the stack with no per-seat platform fees.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop builder for AI agents, chatbots, and multi-agent systems
- RAG pipelines, tool calling, and human-in-the-loop controls out of the box
- Open source — self-host via npm or Docker with no usage caps
- Managed cloud from free (100 predictions/mo) to Pro (50,000 predictions/mo)
- Embed chat widgets or expose flows as APIs for client apps
- Works with major LLM providers and vector databases
💰 Sell it as a service
The offer
Build custom AI chatbots and RAG agents on infrastructure the client owns — self-host Flowise on their VPS so they are never locked into your subscription, but pay you to run it.
What to charge
Charge $2,000-$5,000 per build plus $300-$800/mo for hosting, monitoring, and model updates. Self-hosting on a $20-$40/mo VPS makes the retainer nearly pure margin.
How it gets delivered
Deploy with Docker on a VPS or Railway, build flows visually, expose via embed or API. Open source means no per-prediction fees, but you own uptime — price that into the retainer.
This is one offer. AI Operator Academy is where operators build the full stack — packaging, pricing, fulfillment, and a peer group selling the same services. $999/yr.
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