Activepieces
Open-source Zapier: pieces, flows, AI steps you can host — n8n's more Zapier-native cousin for people who want the piece, not the node canvas.
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Overview
Activepieces is n8n if the canvas should look like Zapier: pieces, a flow, self-host. Make is pretty; this is the license.
It is younger. The product is the piece. If automation should be open and familiar, this is the flow. If it should be a node graph, n8n.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Zapier-shaped and open
- Self-host the flow
- AI steps in the piece
- No Zapier landlord
Cons
- Younger than n8n
- Smaller piece catalog
- You run more of it
Who it's for
A self-hosted Zapier
Flows that look familiar
Leaving n8n for pieces
Open automation with AI steps
Bottom line
Open Zapier — Activepieces if the flow should look familiar, n8n if it should be a node graph.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is a AI Platforms tool developed by Activepieces. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Open source. Open-source Zapier: pieces, flows, AI steps you can host — n8n's more Zapier-native cousin for people who want the piece, not the node canvas.
Is Activepieces free?
Activepieces uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is Activepieces open source?
Yes — Activepieces is open source. The source code is publicly available at https://github.com/activepieces/activepieces.
What are the best alternatives to Activepieces?
Notable AI Platforms alternatives include Hugging Face, Replicate, Ollama. Browse all 4 tools in our AI Platforms category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.6 (900 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- WebSelf-host
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Open source
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
