Activepieces

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

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

1Use the cloud free tier, or self-host via Docker in minutes
2Create a flow: pick a trigger piece, then chain action pieces
3Add AI steps, branches, or approvals where the process needs them
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.

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