Alternatives · Automation
Activepieces alternatives
Activepieces compared with 7 alternatives: n8n, Zapier, Make, Windmill, Node-RED and 2 more.
Activepieces has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActivepiecesThis tool | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| n8n | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Make | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Windmill | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Node-RED | Free | Free | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Huginn | Free | Free | Web, Linux |
| Latenode | Free plan · from $0.00012 | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Activepieces
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Activepieces is open source, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers AI agents.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Make
Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents
- Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Windmill also covers app builder.
- Activepieces also covers databases.
Suits: Engineering teams that want internal tools and automations kept as code
- Free
Node-RED
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps
- Node-RED is free. Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Home automation and device projects on hardware such as a Raspberry Pi
- Free
Huginn
Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server
- Huginn is free. Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Developers who want their automation data kept on a server they control
- Free plan · from $0.00012
Latenode
AI workflow automation billed by runtime instead of by step
- Latenode starts at Pay as you go: $0.00012 per CPU second after 10,000 free a month, no base fee. Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Latenode also covers templates and app builder.
Suits: Workflows with many steps, since steps do not add to the bill
Limits worth knowing in Activepieces
- The Free cloud plan covers a single user and 1,000 credits a month; runs beyond the quota do not go through until credits refresh.
- AI steps cost 2, 10 or 20 credits depending on the model. Connecting your own AI keys, on Plus and above, brings each AI step down to 1 credit.
- The self-hosted Community edition leaves out Agents and Chat and MCPs. SSO starts on Team, and SCIM and audit logs need Ultimate.
- Activepieces says its SOC 2 program is still in progress and that it does not yet hold the certification.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Activepieces?
The alternatives to Activepieces in this directory are n8n, Zapier, Make, Windmill, Node-RED, Huginn and Latenode. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Activepieces.
Is there a free alternative to Activepieces?
Yes. Node-RED and Huginn are free to use. n8n, Zapier, Make, Windmill and Latenode have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Activepieces alternatives work on Windows?
The Activepieces listing does not include a Windows app. Node-RED lists one.
Which Activepieces alternatives work on Linux?
The Activepieces listing does not include a Linux app. Node-RED and Huginn list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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