Activepieces
No-code workflow automation builder with 200+ TypeScript integrations, AI agents and an MCP toolkit.
Build flows with loops, branches and AI steps, in the cloud or on your own servers.
Activepieces is a workflow automation platform the README calls an open source replacement for Zapier. It suits ops teams and developers who want drag-and-drop flows plus code steps, and who may want to host it themselves.
What it is
You build flows with loops, branches, auto-retries, HTTP calls and code steps that can pull in NPM packages. Integrations are called pieces, written as TypeScript npm packages, and every piece is also available as an MCP server for tools like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.
Who it's for
Fits teams automating between apps who want versioned flows, human-approval steps and the option to self-host. Companies that want SSO, audit logs or white-label embedding need a paid or enterprise licence, since those features are not in the MIT part.
Key features
Type-safe pieces framework
Integrations are TypeScript npm packages with hot reloading for local development.
Pieces as MCP servers
All pieces are available as MCP servers for LLM clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.
Human in the loop
Delay a flow or require approval, built as pieces on the same framework.
Chat and form triggers
Start a flow from a built-in Chat Interface or Form Interface.
Ask AI in code steps
Non-technical users can clean data with AI in a code step without writing the code.
Versioned flows
Flows are fully versioned, with customisable templates and translated UI.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Community pieces are open source on npm; the README says 60% of pieces were contributed by the community, so niche apps are often covered.
- Code steps accept NPM packages, so a flow can drop to real code where a no-code block falls short.
- Approval and delay steps are built in, which helps with invoice sign-offs and similar manual checkpoints.
- The pricing page offers a free cloud plan, so you can try flows before deciding to self-host.
Where it falls short
- Enterprise features, including those under packages/ee, sit under a separate commercial licence that needs a subscription for production use, so only the community edition is MIT.
- Self-hosting needs Docker-level server skills and ongoing updates; the project ships frequent releases.
- The free cloud plan gives 1,000 credits a month and the paid Plus plan charges $0.007 per extra credit, so heavy flows cost money.
- SSO, audit logs, SCIM and Git Sync are shown only on higher paid tiers on the pricing page.
Pricing & license
The community edition is MIT and free to run yourself. The pricing page (https://www.activepieces.com/pricing) shows a Free cloud plan with 1,000 credits a month and up to 5 users, Plus at $20 per month, Team at $200 per month, and custom Ultimate; Embed starts from $36k a year. Extra credits cost $0.007 each on paid plans.
Open remote AI-training roles
767 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$175 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
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FAQ
Is Activepieces really free to self-host?
The community edition is MIT, but files under packages/ee and the server ee directory are under an Enterprise licence that requires an agreement for production use.
How many integrations does it have?
The README says 200+ pieces and 280+ available as MCP; the pricing page mentions 770+ integrations for the Embed product.
Can I build my own integration?
Yes. Pieces are TypeScript packages and the contributor guide at activepieces.com/docs explains how to create one.
