Pipedream

Pipedream

Developer-first integration platform — connect APIs, AI, and databases with no code when you want it, real code when you need it.

Automationfreemium
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What is Pipedream?
Pipedream is an integration and automation platform built for developers who find no-code tools too limiting but don't want to babysit infrastructure. Workflows connect 2,500+ apps through prebuilt triggers and actions, and any step can drop into real Node.js, Python, Go, or Bash code with npm and PyPI packages available out of the box. Pipedream runs the workflows serverlessly, handles auth for connected apps, and exposes instant HTTP endpoints, timers, and event sources as triggers. Its Connect product also lets SaaS builders embed customer-facing integrations into their own products. With a generous free tier and per-credit pricing, it occupies the sweet spot between Zapier's simplicity and writing integration code from scratch.
Key Features

2,500+ integrated apps with managed authentication

Code steps in Node.js, Python, Go, or Bash with npm/PyPI packages

Instant HTTP webhooks, schedules, and email triggers

Serverless execution — no infrastructure to run or scale

Pipedream Connect for embedding integrations in your own product

Use Cases
  • Building API-to-API integrations with custom transformation logic
  • Standing up webhooks and scheduled jobs without deploying servers
  • Prototyping AI workflows that mix LLM calls with app actions
  • Embedding customer-facing integrations into a SaaS product
How to Use Pipedream
  1. 1Sign up free and create a workflow from a trigger (HTTP, schedule, or app event)
  2. 2Add prebuilt actions or write code steps with full package access
  3. 3Connect app accounts once — Pipedream manages the auth
  4. 4Deploy instantly and inspect every event and step execution
Best For
Developers who want code-level control without infrastructureTeams whose automations outgrow pure no-code toolsSaaS builders adding integrations to their product
FAQ

Is Pipedream free?

Yes. The free tier includes daily credits sufficient for development and light production use. Paid plans with more credits and features start around $29/month.

What languages can I write workflow steps in?

Node.js, Python, Go, and Bash, with access to npm and PyPI packages — no bundling or deployment needed.

How is Pipedream different from Zapier?

Zapier optimizes for no-code breadth across 9,000+ apps, while Pipedream targets developers: any step can be real code, webhooks are instant, and pricing favors compute credits over per-task fees.

Tags
AutomationAPIWorkflow
Quick Info
CategoryAutomation
Pricingfreemium
Platformsweb, api
Websitepipedream.com

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