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Automation

Free Zapier alternatives

Zapier (No-code automation across thousands of apps) is a commercial product. These 3 tools do the same job and are free to use or to self-host.
Short answer: the best free alternatives to Zapier are n8n, Activepieces and Windmill. Zapier starts at $19.99/mo (annual). Self-hosting is free; you pay only for the server (a small VPS is about $4–6/mo). Licenses and prices checked 2026-10-01.
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    n8n

    Workflow automation with AI, cloud or self-hosted

    Free to self-host for internal use.

    Source-available (Sustainable Use License) ·details

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    Activepieces

    Open-source no-code automation, a Zapier alternative

    Open-source Zapier alternative with AI steps.

    Open source (MIT (community)) ·details

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    Windmill

    Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps

    Scripts, flows and apps for developers.

    Open source (AGPL-3.0 (core)) ·details

Want paid options too? See all Zapier alternatives or the full free alternatives list.

FAQ

Is there a free alternative to Zapier?+

Yes. n8n, Activepieces and Windmill do the same job for free; Activepieces and Windmill are open source.

What is the best open-source alternative to Zapier?+

Activepieces and Windmill are open source. Activepieces: Open-source Zapier alternative with AI steps.

Are these Zapier alternatives open source?+

Activepieces and Windmill are under OSI-approved licenses. n8n (Sustainable Use License) is source-available: free to self-host, with limits in the license.

Open source: OSI-approved license. Free to self-host: the code is public and free to run yourself, with limits in the license.