Activepieces
Give AI to every team with automation across the apps your teams already use.
Data verified Sep 23, 2026
Score
Editorial Verdict
AI-researched, not hands-on testedHandling intricate multi-step workflows other no-code tools choke on, at a noticeably lower cost than Zapier or Make, is Activepieces' clearest edge. It trades that for a smaller integration catalog (hundreds versus Zapier's thousands), thin documentation for advanced data mapping, and a free tier capped at just 1,000 tasks a month.
Reviewed by AIToolPundit Editorial Team · last verified October 2026
About Activepieces
Activepieces is an open-source workflow automation platform (a self-hostable alternative to Zapier and Make) that lets teams connect apps, APIs, and webhooks to automate tasks. It offers a visual drag-and-drop flow builder with 700+ integrations (pieces), branching, loops, and custom JavaScript or Python steps, plus AI agent and MCP support. It targets organizations wanting enterprise controls, predictable costs, and no vendor lock-in, deployable on managed cloud or self-hosted infrastructure.
Screenshots
Commonly Cited Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Handles intricate, multi-step workflows where others fall short
- Clean, intuitive drag-and-drop builder approachable for non-technical users
- Predictable, cheaper costs compared to Zapier and Make
- Control without vendor lock-in
Limitations
- Fewer integrations than established competitors like Zapier (300+/700+ vs. thousands)
- Limited documentation for advanced use cases (complex data mapping, custom pieces, production scaling)
- Steep learning curve for complex/multi-branch workflows
- Complex multi-branch workflows hard to read in the vertical canvas layout
- Limited error handling compared to Make and no native version control for flows
- Free cloud tier's 1,000 tasks/month limit is very low
- Node.js engine slower than Rust-based engines for compute-intensive tasks
- Advanced customizations often require coding
- No SLA-backed support on the free Community Edition
Common Use Cases
- Support triage and escalation
- Invoice intake and PO matching
- Inbound lead routing and scoring
- Automating repetitive manual work across teams
Details
- Pricing Model
- Freemium
- Starting Price
- $0
- Team Size
- Small Business, Enterprise
- Category
- Productivity & Automation
Who is Activepieces for?
Support Teams
Use a support triage agent that answers everyday questions and escalates anything that needs a human.
Finance / AP Teams
Use an invoice intake agent that pulls invoices from the inbox, matches them to POs and files them for approval.
Sales Teams
Use inbound lead routing that researches every demo request, scores it and hands it to an owner within the minute.
Developers
Write TypeScript inline for the hardest step and call any REST or GraphQL endpoint via the HTTP piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Activepieces free?
Activepieces offers a free plan, with paid plans starting at $0.
Does Activepieces have an API?
Yes, Activepieces provides an API for developers.
Is Activepieces open source?
Yes, Activepieces is open source.
What does Activepieces integrate with?
Activepieces integrates with Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Cursor, Slack, HubSpot, Stripe, and more.
Is Activepieces cloud-based or self-hosted?
Activepieces is offered as both cloud and self-hosted (hybrid) deployment.
What are the downsides of Activepieces?
Fewer integrations than established competitors like Zapier (300+/700+ vs. thousands) Also, Limited documentation for advanced use cases (complex data mapping, custom pieces, production scaling)
Who is Activepieces best for?
Activepieces is best suited for Support Teams, Finance / AP Teams, Sales Teams.
What can I use Activepieces for?
Common uses for Activepieces include support triage and escalation, invoice intake and po matching, inbound lead routing and scoring, automating repetitive manual work across teams.
How does Activepieces compare to IBM API Connect?
Activepieces and IBM API Connect are both used for productivity & automation -- specifically integration platforms. See the full side-by-side comparison for pricing and feature differences.
Key Features
- AI AgentsDescribe a job in plain words and an agent takes it end to end across your tools, checking in only where it counts.
- ChatChat drafts most of your flows so you can start without prompt engineering.
- Flow builderVisual builder with branching, retries, waitpoints, subflows, error handling and human approvals.
- Inline TypeScriptWrite TypeScript inline for the hardest step while keeping the rest visual.
- ApprovalsGate steps that touch money, customers or production and let the rest run.
- ConnectionsConnect an app once and every flow, agent and teammate can reach it.
- TablesBuilt-in tables within the workspace.
- ProjectsEach team gets its own sealed-off space.
- Access ControlOkta or Entra sign-in with roles down to the permission.
- Secret ManagersCredentials stay in your own vault such as HashiCorp Vault.
- Audit LogsRecords who did what and when, streamed to your SIEM in real time.
- AI ProvidersBring your own keys and models from Anthropic, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock and Google Gemini.
- ReliabilityRuns resume from their last checkpoint, never from the start.
- AnalyticsSee which teams build and what actually runs.
- Deployment OptionsRun on their cloud, your own servers, or fully air-gapped.
- HTTP pieceCall any REST or GraphQL endpoint with auth and pagination handled.
- MCP server supportPoint agents at any MCP server as a tool.
Integrations
Technical Details
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- Target Market
- B2B
- API
- Available
- Free Plan
- Available
Security & Compliance
Support
Official Pricing
Activepieces's published plans · verified Sep 23, 2026
Free
Contact Sales
- No credit card required
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Pricing shown above is sourced from Activepieces's own published plans as of Sep 23, 2026 and can change at any time -- confirm current pricing on Activepieces's own site before purchasing.
Full Activepieces pricing breakdown, free plan and cheaper alternatives →
Real Pricing from Verified Users
See what people actually pay for Activepieces
Reviews
0 reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Switching Stories
Real migration experiences with Activepieces
Discussion
Ask questions, share tips, or discuss this tool with other users.
No discussion yet. Start the conversation!
Similar tools in Productivity & Automation
Other listed tools in Productivity & Automation, not reviewed as direct alternatives
Full lifecycle API management to create, secure, manage, and socialize APIs across clouds.
Also Integration Platforms
- API Design
- API Lifecycle Management
- API Gateway
- Zaps
- Zapier Agents
- Tables
- Visual workflow canvas
- Code when you need it
- 500+ integrations
- No-code workflow builder
- Routers and filters
- App connections
The control and execution platform to govern AI, connect apps and data, and orchestrate workflows and agents.
Also Integration Platforms
- Agents
- Governance (Control Plane)
- Token Economics
End-to-end MCP plugin that runs your entire WordPress content and SEO workflow through AI chat.
Also Integration Platforms
- 240 MCP tools
- Zero infrastructure
- Security and granular permissions
Also used for
People Also Viewed
More in Productivity & Automation
Connect your apps and automate workflows
Customer experience automation
Automate anything without code
Digital analytics platform