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Activepieces vs RapidForge
Activepieces is an open-source no-code automation platform, whereas RapidForge emphasizes script-based logic and a single binary.
ActivepiecesOpen-source no-code automation, a Zapier alternative
RapidForgeBuild Apps, Automate Tasks & Create Web Pages in One PlatformWhich to pick
Pick Activepieces if you want…
- Open-source Zapier alternative
- Open-source no-code automation
- Open-source code (activepieces/activepieces on GitHub)
- Integrations with Slack, HubSpot or QuickBooks (on Activepieces' list, not RapidForge's)
Pick RapidForge if you want…
- Self-hosted internal automation platform
- A free tool
- Integrations with Bash, Lua or mRuby (on RapidForge's list, not Activepieces')
Side by side
- What it is
- Activepieces:Activepieces is an open-source no-code automation platform with AI agents, flows, tables and 760+ integrations.
- RapidForge:RapidForge is a self-hosted, single-binary platform to create webhooks, internal apps, pages and scheduled jobs with drag-and-drop and Bash/Lua scripts.
- Best for
- Activepieces:Open-source Zapier alternative
- RapidForge:Self-hosted internal automation platform
- Who it’s for
- Activepieces:Teams that need visual workflow automation and AI-driven agents without heavy coding.
- RapidForge:Developers and operators building internal tools and automations on-premise
- Pricing
- Activepieces:Freemium
- RapidForge:Free
- Plans
- Activepieces:Free $0 · Plus $20 per month · Team $200 per month · Embed From $36k a year per year
- RapidForge:—
- Open source
- Activepieces:Yes, 24,830 GitHub stars
- RapidForge:—
- Works with
- Activepieces:Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, GitHub, HashiCorp Vault
- RapidForge:Bash, Lua, mRuby
Activepieces features
- AI-driven agents. Describe a job in plain language and an agent orchestrates steps across connected apps.
- Visual flow builder. Drag-and-drop designer with branching, retries, sub-flows and inline TypeScript.
- Unlimited integrations. 760+ open-source pieces connect to any API, plus custom HTTP piece.
- Team governance. Projects, SSO (Okta/Entra), role-based permissions, audit logs and secret managers.
- Self-host or cloud. Run on Activepieces Cloud, Docker/Kubernetes, or fully air-gapped on-prem.
- Tables & knowledge base. Shared data tables and searchable docs accessible to all flows and agents.
RapidForge features
- Single-binary deployment. Run the entire platform from one executable without external dependencies.
- Drag-and-drop editor. Visually design pages and forms without coding.
- Webhook creation. Expose scripts as HTTP endpoints instantly.
- Dynamic cron jobs. Schedule scripts with flexible cron management.
- Custom logic scripting. Write automation logic in Bash, Lua or mRuby.
- Open-source license. Released under Apache 2.0 for free use and modification.
Activepieces vs RapidForge FAQ
Is Activepieces or RapidForge free?+
Activepieces has a free plan; paid plans start at $20/month (Plus). RapidForge is free.
Which is cheaper, Activepieces or RapidForge?+
RapidForge is free, so it costs less. Activepieces starts at $20/month (Plus).
Is Activepieces or RapidForge open source?+
Activepieces is open source (activepieces/activepieces on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for RapidForge.
Do Activepieces and RapidForge integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Activepieces lists Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe and 2 more; RapidForge lists Bash, Lua and mRuby.
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