ActivePieces vs Pipedream
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives). Last verified June 3, 2026.
The short answer
ActivePieces ranks higher on Top 11 (#10 vs #11) for Operators automating workflows across SaaS. A user-friendly and modern open-source alternative for self-hosted or cloud automation.
At a glance
| ActivePieces | Pipedream | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) | #11 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Modern open-source automation | Code-first automation for developers |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $500+/mo) | $$ ($0 to $749+/mo) |
| HQ | Wilmington, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2022 | 2019 |
ActivePieces
A user-friendly and modern open-source alternative for self-hosted or cloud automation.
www.activepieces.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives)
Pipedream
A powerful, code-first serverless platform for developers to connect APIs and build workflows.
pipedream.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives)
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