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Activepieces

Automation

Open-source, no-code automation.

Activepieces is an easy, open-source Zapier alternative with a growing piece library.

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Why teams switch

The pain

Zapier: Per-task pricing that spikes as workflows grow, and data running through a third party.

The upgrade

  • No-code builder
  • Self-hostable
  • AI pieces
  • Community pieces
  • Can run on your own servers

Trade-offs

  • Self-hosting means you handle updates, backups and uptime.
  • Smaller ecosystem of integrations and add-ons than Zapier.
  • Fewer enterprise compliance certifications and admin controls in most cases.

Savings calculator

Team size: 25 seats

Estimated yearly savings

$6,000

$6,000 on Zapier vs $0 on Activepieces — 100% less. Prices are editable estimates.

How to migrate

From Zapier to Activepieces
  1. Export. List every active Zap with its trigger, actions and connected accounts — Zaps can't be exported directly.
  2. Set up Activepieces. Create your workspace and invite one or two people to pilot it first.
  3. Import. Bring your data in using Activepieces's import tools, starting with what your team uses daily.
  4. Switch over. Rebuild the busiest workflows first and run both side by side for a few days. Then invite the rest of the team and cancel Zapier at the end of your billing period.

How it compares

ToolPricingSelf-hostBest forHighlights
ActivepiecesOpen sourceNon-technical teams who want self-hostingNo-code builder · Self-hostable · AI pieces
IntegratelyPaidSmall businesses1-click automations · Multi-step flows · Live chat support
MakeFreemiumComplex multi-step workflowsVisual canvas · Routers & filters · 2,000+ apps
n8nOpen sourceTechnical teams400+ integrations · Self-hostable · Code nodes
PipedreamFreemiumDevelopersNode & Python steps · Event sources · 2,000+ APIs