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Activepieces vs ToolJet
ToolJet is an open-source low-code internal-tool builder, not a general automation/orchestration platform.
ActivepiecesOpen-source no-code automation, a Zapier alternative
ToolJetOpen source low-code platform for internal toolsWhich to pick
Pick Activepieces if you want…
- Open-source Zapier alternative
- Integrations with Slack, HubSpot or QuickBooks (on Activepieces' list, not ToolJet's)
Pick ToolJet if you want…
- AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Internal tool building
- Integrations with PostgreSQL, MongoDB or ServiceNow (on ToolJet's list, not Activepieces')
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- What it is
- Activepieces:Activepieces is an open-source no-code automation platform with AI agents, flows, tables and 760+ integrations.
- ToolJet:ToolJet is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools with AI, visual builder, and coding-agent support.
- Best for
- Activepieces:Open-source Zapier alternative
- ToolJet:AI-assisted internal tool creation
- Who it’s for
- Activepieces:Teams that need visual workflow automation and AI-driven agents without heavy coding.
- ToolJet:Product, ops, and engineering teams building internal dashboards, CRUD apps, and automation.
- Pricing
- Activepieces:Freemium
- ToolJet:Freemium
- Plans
- Activepieces:Free $0 · Plus $20 per month · Team $200 per month · Embed From $36k a year per year
- ToolJet:Free $0 per builder/month · Basic $23 per builder/month · Pro $79 per builder/month · Team $199 per builder/month
- Open source
- Activepieces:Yes, 24,830 GitHub stars
- ToolJet:Yes, 41,023 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Activepieces:Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, GitHub, HashiCorp Vault
- ToolJet:PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST, gRPC, LDAP, SAML
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.
ToolJet features
- AI-driven app generation. Describe an app in plain language and get a production-ready draft with components and queries.
- 100+ native connectors. Connect to databases, SaaS services, REST/gRPC endpoints, or use the built-in PostgreSQL-backed ToolJet Database.
- Granular governance. RBAC, SAML/OIDC/LDAP SSO, audit logs, and environment controls for all AI-generated assets.
- Workflow automation. Node-based visual workflows, scheduled jobs, and agent nodes to automate internal processes.
- Self-hosted or cloud. Deploy on ToolJet Cloud or run the open-source edition on-premise with air-gapped options.
- Version control & CI/CD. Git sync, branching, and multi-environment promotion for dev, staging, and prod.
Activepieces vs ToolJet FAQ
Is Activepieces or ToolJet free?+
Activepieces has a free plan; paid plans start at $20/month (Plus). ToolJet has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Activepieces or ToolJet open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Activepieces (activepieces/activepieces on GitHub) and ToolJet (ToolJet/ToolJet on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).
Do Activepieces and ToolJet integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Activepieces lists Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe and 2 more; ToolJet lists PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ServiceNow, REST and 3 more.
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