Activepieces
Open-source Zapier you can self-host and pay per flow, not per task
What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is an open-source, AI-first automation platform positioned as a self-hostable alternative to Zapier and Workato. Pricing is unusually simple, you pay per active flow rather than per task, which makes it cheap at scale once flows are built. The code is on GitHub if you'd rather run it yourself instead of using their cloud.
Workflow automation platforms that connect business apps and reduce repetitive manual handoffs.
See the full Automation guide to compare more tools, buyer criteria, and related workflows.
Use cases to evaluate
Self-host automation behind your firewall for compliance
Replace Zapier when per-task costs balloon
Build internal flows with custom TypeScript pieces
Extend automation with AI steps using your own model keys
Fit to evaluate
Developer teams that want open-source they can fork
Privacy-focused orgs needing on-prem or VPC deployment
High-volume users hit hard by per-task pricing elsewhere
Engineering shops building custom pieces in TypeScript
Business fit
Right for you if you want to self-host automation for data sovereignty or you run so many tasks that per-task billing on Zapier hurts. Skip if you need a polished UX with thousands of connectors out of the box, the piece library is smaller and the UI is less mature than the incumbents. Typical fit: a developer-led team self-hosting Activepieces inside their VPC to handle internal alerting and CRM sync.
How to evaluate Activepieces
Use this category when disconnected systems, missed follow-up, or manual handoffs are slowing operations.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map Activepieces to one concrete workflow first, such as self-host automation behind your firewall for compliance. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Map the trigger, action, owner, and failure path before choosing a tool.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist Activepieces against Zapier, Make.com, n8n so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Free self-hosted community edition. Activepieces Cloud is $5 per active flow per month. Higher business and enterprise tiers exist but exact numbers are gated behind the live page and were not extractable. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the medium setup matches your team.
Compare Activepieces with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Self-host automation behind your firewall for compliance, Replace Zapier when per-task costs balloon |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | Developer teams that want open-source they can fork, Privacy-focused orgs needing on-prem or VPC deployment |
| Implementation effort | Medium setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Free plan + paid plans |
| Closest alternatives | ZapierMake.comn8nRelay.app |
Activepieces pricing
| Model | Free plan + paid plans |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Free self-hosted community edition. Activepieces Cloud is $5 per active flow per month. Higher business and enterprise tiers exist but exact numbers are gated behind the live page and were not extractable. |
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Common questions about Activepieces
What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is an open-source, AI-first automation platform positioned as a self-hostable alternative to Zapier and Workato. Pricing is unusually simple, you pay per active flow rather than per task, which makes it cheap at scale once flows are built. The code is on GitHub if you'd rather run it yourself instead of using their cloud.
What is Activepieces used for?
Common use cases: Self-host automation behind your firewall for compliance; Replace Zapier when per-task costs balloon; Build internal flows with custom TypeScript pieces; Extend automation with AI steps using your own model keys.
How much does Activepieces cost?
Free self-hosted community edition. Activepieces Cloud is $5 per active flow per month. Higher business and enterprise tiers exist but exact numbers are gated behind the live page and were not extractable.
Who is Activepieces best for?
Activepieces fits Developer teams that want open-source they can fork, Privacy-focused orgs needing on-prem or VPC deployment, High-volume users hit hard by per-task pricing elsewhere, Engineering shops building custom pieces in TypeScript. Right for you if you want to self-host automation for data sovereignty or you run so many tasks that per-task billing on Zapier hurts. Skip if you need a polished UX with thousands of connectors out of the box, the piece library is smaller and the UI is less mature than the incumbents. Typical fit: a developer-led team self-hosting Activepieces inside their VPC to handle internal alerting and CRM sync.
What are alternatives to Activepieces?
Common alternatives to Activepieces include Zapier, Make.com, n8n, Relay.app, Workato, Lindy.