Activepieces vs Zapier

Zapier offers a large app catalog but is a SaaS product without open-source code or on-prem deployment.

ActivepiecesOpen-source no-code automation, a Zapier alternative

ZapierNo-code automation across thousands of apps

Which to pick

Pick Activepieces if you want…

Open-source Zapier alternative
Open-source code (activepieces/activepieces on GitHub)
Integrations with Slack, HubSpot or QuickBooks (on Activepieces' list, not Zapier's)

Pick Zapier if you want…

AI-enabled workflow automation
Hosted no-code automation
The lower starting price: $19.99/month against $20/month
Integrations with Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor (on Zapier'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.; Zapier:Zapier is a no-code platform that lets you build, run and govern AI-driven automated workflows across 9,000+ apps.
Best for: Activepieces:Open-source Zapier alternative; Zapier:AI-enabled workflow automation
Who it’s for: Activepieces:Teams that need visual workflow automation and AI-driven agents without heavy coding.; Zapier:Teams and businesses that need to automate tasks without coding.
Pricing: Activepieces:Freemium; Zapier:Freemium
Plans: Activepieces:Free $0 · Plus $20 per month · Team $200 per month · Embed From $36k a year per year; Zapier:Free $0/month · Professional $19.99/month per month · Team $69/month per month
Open source: Activepieces:Yes, 24,830 GitHub stars; Zapier:—
Works with: Activepieces:Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, GitHub, HashiCorp Vault; Zapier:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, 9,000+ apps

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.

Zapier features

AI tool connections. Securely connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 230+ other AI tools to your apps.
Next-Gen Zaps. Create workflows with advanced logic, self-healing agents and automatic recovery.
Governance & security. Granular permissions, SOC 2/3, GDPR, CCPA compliance and single-click workflow disabling.
Unlimited app integrations. Access to 9,000+ apps with no passwords or API keys required.
Visual no-code editor. Drag-and-drop builder for multi-step Zaps, Tables and Forms.
Shared task pool. All Zap, AI, code and MCP actions draw from a single task allocation.

Activepieces vs Zapier FAQ

Is Activepieces or Zapier free?+

Activepieces has a free plan; paid plans start at $20/month (Plus). Zapier has a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99/month (Professional).

Which is cheaper, Activepieces or Zapier?+

Zapier is cheaper to start with: Zapier's Professional plan ($19.99/month) against Activepieces' Plus plan ($20/month).

Is Activepieces or Zapier open source?+

Activepieces is open source (activepieces/activepieces on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Zapier.

Do Activepieces and Zapier integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Activepieces lists Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe and 2 more; Zapier lists Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and 9,000+ apps.

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