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Activepieces

Open-source AI automation and a type-safe alternative to Zapier

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Activepieces is a workflow automation platform that positions itself as an open-source replacement for Zapier. A no-code builder lets non-technical team members connect apps and automate tasks, while developers extend it with "pieces", integrations written in TypeScript and published as npm packages.

What stands out

  • Large, open piece library: hundreds of integrations, with the project stating that most of them were contributed by the community.
  • Ready for AI tools: pieces are automatically exposed as MCP servers, so assistants such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf can use them.
  • AI-first building blocks: native AI pieces and an SDK let you add agents to flows.
  • Self-hosted option: run it on your own infrastructure, including environments without outside network access.

Who it suits

Teams that want Zapier-style automation without per-task pricing, and developers who prefer writing custom integrations in a typed language with hot reloading.

License note: most of the code is MIT-licensed, while certain enterprise directories are covered by a separate commercial license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Activepieces free and open source?

Yes, Activepieces is open source. It is released under the MIT license.

What can I use instead of Zapier?

You can use Activepieces as a free, open-source alternative to Zapier.

What is Activepieces written in?

It is built using TypeScript.

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