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Comparison

Activepieces vs Zapier

On the evidence we track, Zapier leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Activepieces full profile →Zapier full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Activepieces65
★Zapier73
Score
Vioscale score
Activepieces65 / 100medium · 56%
Zapier73 / 100medium · 72%
Pricing
Free tier
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Model
Activepiecesfreemium
Zapierfreemium
Price level
Activepiecesmid
Zapierlow
Starting price
Activepieces$25
Zapier–
Transparent
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Integrations
Count
Activepieces8
Zapier9,000
Security
Disclosure policy
Activepieces–
Zapier✓
Gdpr
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Soc2
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Reliability
Status page
Activepieces–
Zapier✓
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ai workflow automation. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Builder UI architecture
ActivepiecesVisual node canvas
ZapierVisual node canvas
Native LLM nodes anthropic openai gemini
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Human in the loop approval steps via slack email
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Unstructured document extraction PDF image to json
Activepieces✓
Zapier-
Dynamic conditional routing via LLM classification
Activepieces-
Zapier-
Web scraping and browser automation nodes
Activepieces-
Zapier-
Bring your own key byok for LLM inference
Activepieces-
Zapier-
Custom HTTP webhook catch and triggering
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Sub workflow calling and reusable templates
Activepieces-
Zapier✓
On premise self hosted deployment option
Activepieces✓
Zapier-
SOC2 type ii
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
ISO 27001
Activepieces-
Zapier-
Pricing model
ActivepiecesFlat monthly unlimited
ZapierFreemium with task credits

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Activepieces

A workflow automation platform that connects apps and services with AI capabilities, designed for teams ranging from individuals learning automation to large enterprises. It supports visual workflow building, integrations with hundreds of apps, and can be deployed on cloud or self-hosted infrastructure.

Independently observed

Zapier

Leader

A subscription-based automation platform that links AI agents, workflows, forms, and data management tools to 9,000+ integrated applications. Supports visual workflow building, custom code execution, and AI-powered actions across both public and embedded implementations.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Activepieces

from $25/mofreemiumFree tier

From free with limited tasks, plus $25/mo for unlimited. Enterprise custom pricing.

  • FreeFree
    • AI integrations
    • Custom code
    • Limited steps
  • Plus$25/mo
    • Unlimited tasks
    • AI agents
    • Custom code
  • Business$150/mo
    • SSO
    • Role permissions
    • API access
    • Audit logs
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Enterprise SSO
    • Audit logs
    • Human-in-loop support
    • Dedicated support
as of verify ↗

Zapier

Leader
SubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

Free tier available. Subscription plans from Professional with 2,000 tasks/month. Task-based pricing shared across workflows, AI steps, code, and SDK.

  • FreeFree
    • Email support 24/7
  • ProfessionalProfessional 2,000+ tasks/month
    • Live chat support (2k+ tasks tier)
    • Forms included
    • Tables included
    • Zap workflows
  • Team-
    • Shared app connections
    • Shared workspace
    • Priority support
    • 24/7 email and weekday live chat
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Advanced admin permissions
    • Single sign-on (SAML)
    • Custom data retention
    • Priority support
    • Screen-share support (6am-6pm EST M-F)
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Activepieces✓
Zapier✓
Self-hosted
Activepieces✓
Zapier✗
Hybrid
Activepieces✓
Zapier✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (2)
  • HubSpot
  • Slack

Activepieces

8 total - 6 not shared
  • Google Sheets
  • Stripe
  • APITemplate.io
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • Google Workspace
Independently observed

Zapier

Leader
12 total - 10 not shared
  • NetSuite
  • Salesforce
  • ChatGPT
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zendesk
  • Jira Software Cloud
  • Any.do
  • Jotform
  • Dropbox
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.