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Zapier vs Activepieces
Zapier vs Activepieces
A side-by-side look at Zapier (the paid SaaS) and Activepieces (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Zapier | Activepieces | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Connect thousands of apps with no-code automations. | Open source Zapier alternative with MIT license. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | MIT |
| Pricing | Free tier (100 tasks/month); Starter from $19.99/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
If you want a strictly MIT-licensed, truly-open alternative.
Activepieces strengths
- Properly MIT-licensed and open.
- Visual flows with branching and loops.
- TypeScript-based custom pieces.
Activepieces weaknesses
- Smaller integration catalogue than Zapier or n8n.
- Newer project — breaking changes occur.
- Cloud pricing tiers still evolving.
What's the catch with Zapier?
- Pricing scales with task volume quickly.
- Data flows through Zapier cloud.
- Self-hosting not possible.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Zapier: see Zapier alternatives, or learn more about Activepieces on its project page.