Open-source AI-first automation platform as a Zapier alternative, integrated with 400+ MCP servers and AI Agent building capabilities, supporting 637+ app connections and enterprise self-hosting.
Overview#
Activepieces is a TypeScript-based AI-first open-source automation platform serving as a Zapier alternative, deeply integrated with AI Agents and MCP protocol, supporting enterprise self-hosting. The project uses MIT license (Community Edition), Bun runtime, and Turborepo build system.
Core Capabilities#
AI Features#
- MCP Servers: ~400 MCP servers for AI agents, supporting Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and other LLM tools
- AI Agent Builder: Build intelligent agents with enterprise integration and precise control
- AI SDK: Native AI pieces supporting multiple AI providers
- Human-in-the-Loop: Execution delay, manual approval, and interaction modes
Integration Ecosystem#
- 637+ Integrations (Pieces) covering AI, communication, business, CRM, marketing categories
- 60%+ Community Contributed, all pieces open-sourced and published to npmjs.com
- Typical integrations: Gmail, OpenAI, Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Microsoft 365, Google Sheets, Discord, RSS, etc.
Workflow Builder Features#
- Loops, branches, auto-retry
- HTTP calls and Code with NPM
- Flow version control and multi-language translation support
Enterprise Features#
- Human Input Interfaces: Chat Interface, Form Interface
- SSO: SAML 2.0, Google SSO
- SCIM Provisioning: Automatic user and group sync
- Advanced RBAC: Fine-grained role-based access control
- Audit Logs: Comprehensive audit logging
Typical Use Cases#
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Marketing Automation | Email marketing, social media publishing, lead scoring |
| Sales Automation | CRM integration, lead management, deal progression |
| Customer Support | Ticket management, auto-reply, data sync |
| AI Workflows | AI Agent-driven business process automation |
Deployment Options#
- Docker: Single container + PGLite or Docker Compose (with Redis + PostgreSQL)
- Kubernetes (Helm)
- One-Click Deploy: Railway, Easypanel, Elestio, AWS, GCP
- Cloud Edition: SaaS hosted (cloud.activepieces.com)
Pricing#
| Edition | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Standard | Free, then $5/active flow/month | 10 free active flows, unlimited runs |
| Unlimited | Custom (annual contract) | Enterprise features: SSO, RBAC, Audit Logs |
| Community Edition | MIT Licensed (Free) | Core features, self-hosted |