Activepieces is a no-code, AI-first automation platform for building workflows ('flows') that connect apps and services, plus AI agents that can carry out multi-step tasks autonomously with optional human approval.
Founded in 2022 and part of Y Combinator's W2023 batch, the company is based in San Francisco and is used by teams at companies including PostHog, Red Bull, Rakuten, DocuSign, and Roblox.
Key Features
A drag-and-drop builder connects 700+ integrations spanning email, CRM, communication, and AI tools such as Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, OpenAI, and Notion, letting non-developers assemble multi-step automations without writing code.
The platform includes unlimited MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and unlimited tables for structured data on every hosted plan, alongside its core AI agent capability.
AI Agents
Beyond linear if-this-then-that automations, Activepieces offers AI agents that can handle tasks autonomously, with the option to require human approval before an agent takes a given action — aimed at teams that want AI in the loop without losing oversight.
Key Features
No-code workflow builder — Drag-and-drop interface for assembling multi-step automations without writing code.
700+ integrations — Connects apps including Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, OpenAI, and Notion.
AI agents — Agents that autonomously handle tasks, with optional human-approval steps.
Unlimited MCP servers — Model Context Protocol servers included without limits on hosted plans.
Unlimited tables — Built-in structured data tables for use within automations.
Enterprise governance (Ultimate plan) — SSO, custom RBAC, piece access controls, and audit logs for larger organizations.
Self-hosted Community Edition — MIT-licensed, free, self-hosted deployment of the core platform.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Generous free tier: 10 active flows with unlimited runs
Fully free, MIT-licensed self-hosted Community Edition
Large integration library (700+) including modern AI tools
Built-in AI agent capability, not just linear automations
Per-flow (not per-run) pricing means high-volume automations don't get penalized
Cons
Per-active-flow pricing can add up for teams running many distinct workflows
Enterprise security/governance features require the custom-priced Ultimate plan
Self-hosting the Community Edition requires technical setup and maintenance
Pricing
Standard Free, then $5 per active flow per month (usage-based)
Ultimate Custom annual contract
Community Edition Free self-hosted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Activepieces free?
Yes — the hosted Standard plan is free for up to 10 active flows with unlimited runs, and there's also a fully free, self-hosted, open-source Community Edition.
Is Activepieces open source?
Yes, it's MIT-licensed with source code available on GitHub.
What's the difference between the Standard and Ultimate plans?
Standard is pay-per-active-flow ($5/flow/month after the first 10 free) with core AI and automation features. Ultimate is a custom-priced annual contract that adds enterprise governance: SSO, custom RBAC, piece access controls, and audit logs.
Can Activepieces build AI agents, not just automations?
Yes, it offers AI agents that can autonomously carry out multi-step tasks, with an option to require human approval.