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Self-hosted alternatives to Zapier

The Zapier listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Zapier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Zapier

  1. n8n

    Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host

    • n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zapier also covers databases.
    n8n vs Zapiern8n pricing and details

  2. Activepieces

    Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables

    • Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Activepieces also covers AI agents.
    Activepieces vs ZapierActivepieces pricing and details

  3. BuildShip

    Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents

    • BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Zapier has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    BuildShip vs ZapierBuildShip pricing and details

  4. Huginn

    Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server

    • Huginn is free. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Huginn vs ZapierHuginn pricing and details

  5. Tines

    Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams

    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tines also covers templates and AI agents.
    • Zapier also covers databases.
    Tines pricing and details

  6. Skyvern

    Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser

    • Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Skyvern also covers AI agents and no-code.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  7. 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. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
    Windmill pricing and details

  8. Node-RED

    Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps

    • Node-RED is free. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Node-RED is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Node-RED pricing and details

  9. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UiPath pricing and details

  10. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Robomotion pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Zapier?

Yes. n8n, Activepieces, BuildShip, Huginn, Tines, Skyvern, Windmill, Node-RED and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Zapier be self-hosted?

The Zapier listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these automation tools are free?

n8n, Activepieces, Huginn, Tines, Skyvern, Windmill, Node-RED, UiPath and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Zapier: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.