ActivePieces review

A user-friendly and modern open-source alternative for self-hosted or cloud automation.

Top 11 rank

#10 of 11

Score

7.2/9.4

Pricing

$ ($0 to $500+/mo)

HQ

Wilmington, USA

Verdict

ActivePieces is a promising open-source newcomer that offers a clean, user-friendly interface and a straightforward self-hosting experience, making it an accessible entry point into open-source automation.

What customers praise

The platform feels modern and fast, and the community is actively contributing new 'pieces' (integrations).

What customers criticise

As a newer platform, its integration library is much smaller than established players, and it lacks advanced enterprise features.

Best for

Open-source enthusiasts looking for a modern, easy-to-use alternative to n8n that can be self-hosted or used in the cloud.

At a glance

  • Integrations: OpenAI, Google Sheets, Discord, Stripe, GitHub, HTTP
  • Regions served: Self-hosted, US, EU
  • Typical onboarding: 1 day
  • Free tier: yes

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: low. Young company with a smaller team and feature set compared to established competitors. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to ActivePieces, or compare against the next-ranked entry: ActivePieces vs Pipedream.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives), verified June 3, 2026 — no paid placement.