What is Activepieces?
Activepieces is an open-source replacement for Zapier. It is built around a type-safe pieces framework written in TypeScript, and the project…
Activepieces: Open-Source Zapier Alternative
Activepieces is an open-source automation tool for connecting your apps with workflows built from reusable pieces.
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| Requirement | Activepieces | Huginn | n8n | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free + Cloud | Free | Free + Cloud | Free |
| Containers | 3 (app, PostgreSQL +1) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | PostgreSQL | MySQL / PostgreSQL | SQLite | none |
| Runtime | Node.js | Ruby | Node | Node |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
Common questions
What is a piece?
A piece is an integration written in TypeScript and published as an npm package. Pieces can be developed locally with hot reloading, and 60 percent…
Can I use it with AI assistants?
Yes. Every piece is automatically available as an MCP server, so assistants such as Claude Desktop, Cursor and Windsurf can use them. The project…
What does a self-hosted setup run?
The Docker Compose file runs Activepieces with a PostgreSQL database and Redis, so plan for three containers. Check the licence if you need the…
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