Workflow & Automation
Activepieces
Open-source automation that you can host yourself.
Activepieces is built as an open-source automation tool, so it can run on your own server and the individual pieces are inspectable. A managed cloud plan exists for teams that would rather not operate it, and the integration catalogue is smaller than the long-standing incumbents'.
Pricing: Free when self-hosted; managed cloud plans are billed per active flow
Confirm the current price on Activepieces's own pricing page ↗Where it is strong
- Self-hosting keeps workflow data on your own infrastructure
- Open source, so pieces can be audited and extended
- Visual builder with branching and loops
- Cloud plan available if you do not want to run it
What it gives up
- Integration catalogue is smaller than the largest automation platforms
- Self-hosting means you own upgrades, backups and uptime
- Some pieces are community-contributed rather than maintained in house
Notable features
- Visual flow builder
- Self-hosting
- Open-source pieces
- Webhooks
What Activepieces replaces
Head-to-head comparisons
Other workflow & automation tools we track
Frequently asked questions about Activepieces
Answers are drawn from the notes on this page. Where a figure is involved we link to the vendor's own page rather than restate a number we cannot keep current.
What is Activepieces used for?
Open-source automation that you can host yourself. Activepieces is built as an open-source automation tool, so it can run on your own server and the individual pieces are inspectable.
How much does Activepieces cost?
Our entry describes Activepieces's pricing like this: Free when self-hosted; managed cloud plans are billed per active flow. Prices and plan limits change, so confirm the current figure on the Activepieces pricing page.
Does Activepieces have a free plan?
Yes — our entry records a free option: Free when self-hosted; managed cloud plans are billed per active flow. Free allowances change, so check the current limits on the Activepieces pricing page.
What is Activepieces good at?
Our notes list these strengths: Self-hosting keeps workflow data on your own infrastructure; Open source, so pieces can be audited and extended; Visual builder with branching and loops.
What are the trade-offs with Activepieces?
Our notes list these trade-offs: Integration catalogue is smaller than the largest automation platforms; Self-hosting means you own upgrades, backups and uptime; Some pieces are community-contributed rather than maintained in house.
What does Activepieces replace?
We list Activepieces as an alternative to Zapier, N8n and Make. Browse Zapier alternatives, N8n alternatives and Make alternatives to see what else we track for each.
Last reviewed 2026-10-14. Spot something wrong? Email [email protected].