ActivePieces
ActivePieces emerges as a top open-source workflow automation software in 2025, offering a clean, user-friendly alternative to n8n with drag-and-drop flows. Optimized for “ActivePieces automation,” it’s perfect for businesses wanting self-hosted, extensible tools without complexity.Key Features of ActivePieces in 2025The platform uses pieces (nodes) for connections, supporting 100+ apps with custom code options. 2025 updates focus on AI pieces for tasks like text generation.Features:
- Integrations: Slack, Stripe, and more; easy custom pieces.
- Flow Builder: Visual canvas with triggers and actions.
- Self-Hosting: Docker-based, full control.
- AI Support: Built-in LLM connections.
- Community Extensions: GitHub-driven growth.
- Analytics: Flow execution insights.
Pricing for ActivePieces: Free Core with Paid Cloud
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Plan Name
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Price (Monthly)
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Key Limits/Features
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Best For
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Open-Source
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$0
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Unlimited, self-hosted
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Devs, privacy-focused
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Cloud Starter
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$49
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5,000 tasks/month, hosted
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Small businesses
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Pro
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$99
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20,000 tasks, priority support
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Teams
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Enterprise
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Custom
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Unlimited, custom
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Large orgs
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See activepieces.com/pricing.Pros and Cons of ActivePiecesPros: Modern UI, free self-host, growing ecosystem.
Cons: Smaller library, newer tool.Use Cases and Real-World ExamplesAutomate HR onboarding: New hire in BambooHR triggers email and Slack invites. A startup in 2025 used it for marketing automations, saving 40 hours weekly.