Our verdict · 7.9/10 Good
A promising open-source alternative with an easy builder. Integration library and maturity lag the leaders.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Budget-conscious teams.
- Strongest area: Value for money (8.8/10). Weakest: Support & reliability (7.0/10).
- Price: Free self-hosted; cloud from around $25 / month — free plan available.
- Watch out for: Smaller integration library.
What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is an open-source automation platform with a friendly no-code builder, AI steps and a growing library of integrations ('pieces'). It can be self-hosted free or used as a cloud service, making it a budget-friendly Zapier alternative.
Activepieces is made by Activepieces and is reviewed here as a automation platform. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 7.9 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Activepieces if
- Budget-conscious teams
- Organisations wanting self-hosting
- AI-assisted workflows
Not for you if
- Teams needing niche integrations
- Mission-critical workflows without in-house support
Key features
Visual flows with branches and loops.
Integrations, open-source and extendable.
Use AI models in flows.
Run it on your own server.
- Slack
- Google Sheets
- OpenAI
- HubSpot
- Gmail
Pros & cons
What we like
- Open source
- Easy builder
- Self-hosting option
- AI steps
Watch out for
- Smaller integration library
- Younger product
- Self-hosting needs maintenance
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Free | Community edition |
| Cloud Plus | ≈ $25 / mo | Monthly |
| Business | Custom quote | Quote |
Pricing watch-out: Cloud pricing evolves; check current plans.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Business has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 7.6 | 1.90 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.4 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.0 | 0.70 | |
| Security & privacy | 20% | 8.0 | 1.60 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 7.4 | 1.10 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for AI tools products | 7.9 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Activepieces |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Activepieces against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Activepieces’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any automation platform
Check Activepieces against the same list we use for every automation platform — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Connectors for your specific apps and events
- Clear pricing unit and volume estimate
- Error handling and alerts
- Multi-step logic and branching
- Self-hosting option if data residency matters
See every ranked option in Workflow Automation.
Activepieces alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Make≈ $9/mo vs $25/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Easier to use
ZapierEase-of-use score 9.4 vs 8.4 - Better integrationsZapierIntegrations score 9.8 vs 7.4
- Stronger on security
Microsoft Power AutomateSecurity & privacy score 8.8 vs 8.0 - Higher overall scoreZapierOverall 8.7 vs 7.9
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Activepieces. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Source-available automation you can self-host, with code when you need it.
The largest library of app integrations for no-code automation.
Visual automation with powerful logic at a lower cost per operation.
Featured in: Best Workflow Automation Software for Small Business, Best Zapier Alternatives
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Activepieces FAQ
Is Activepieces free?
The community edition can be self-hosted free; cloud plans are paid.
Activepieces or n8n?
Both are open-source; Activepieces is more beginner-friendly, n8n more developer-oriented.
Does Activepieces have a free plan?
Yes. Activepieces offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free self-hosted; cloud from around $25 / month (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is Activepieces best for?
Activepieces is best for: budget-conscious teams; organisations wanting self-hosting; AI-assisted workflows.
How is the Activepieces score calculated?
The 7.9/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for AI products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Activepieces?
Popular alternatives include n8n, Zapier, Make. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.