Activepieces

Activepieces

Open-source, AI-first business automation you can self-host — an MIT-licensed alternative to Zapier.

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What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is an open-source automation platform designed to spread an AI-first automation culture across whole companies — HR, finance, marketing, and sales build their own flows while IT keeps supervision. Workflows are assembled from 'pieces' (integrations) in a clean no-code builder, with AI steps, branching, loops, and human-in-the-loop approvals. Because the core is MIT-licensed, teams can self-host Activepieces on their own infrastructure for full data control, or use the managed cloud with a free tier. The piece framework is TypeScript-based, so developers can write custom integrations that live alongside official ones, and the community contributes a fast-growing catalog. It's a natural pick for companies that want Zapier-style ease without vendor lock-in or per-task anxiety.
Key Features

MIT-licensed open source — self-host with full data control

No-code flow builder with branching, loops, and approvals

AI steps and agent pieces as first-class workflow citizens

TypeScript piece framework for writing custom integrations

Managed cloud option with team workspaces and a free tier

Use Cases
  • Self-hosted company-wide automation under IT governance
  • Replacing Zapier to control costs and data residency
  • Letting HR, finance, and marketing teams build their own AI flows
  • Embedding white-labeled automation inside your own SaaS product
How to Use Activepieces
  1. 1Use the cloud free tier, or self-host via Docker in minutes
  2. 2Create a flow: pick a trigger piece, then chain action pieces
  3. 3Add AI steps, branches, or approvals where the process needs them
  4. 4Publish the flow and monitor runs from the dashboard
Best For
Companies that need self-hosted, open-source automationTeams replacing Zapier for cost or compliance reasonsDevelopers extending automation with custom TypeScript pieces
FAQ

Is Activepieces really free?

Yes. The open-source core is MIT-licensed and free to self-host. The managed cloud has a free tier, with paid plans starting around $25/month for more tasks and team features.

How does Activepieces compare to n8n?

Both are self-hostable automation platforms, but Activepieces uses the more permissive MIT license and leans simpler and more business-user-friendly, while n8n offers deeper code-level flexibility for technical teams.

Can developers write custom integrations?

Yes. Pieces are written in TypeScript with a documented framework, and custom pieces work in both self-hosted and embedded deployments.

Tags
AutomationOpen SourceNo-Code
Quick Info
CategoryAutomation
Pricingfreemium
Platformsweb, api
Websiteactivepieces.com

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