ActivepiecesFreemium
Open-source, AI-first automation platform — a modern Zapier alternative with no-code AI agent building.
Automation comparison
Activepieces vs Make.com
Pricing, pros, cons, and ideal use cases — side by side.
Make.comFreemium
Visual automation platform that connects thousands of apps with no-code workflows.
At a glance
| Activepieces | Make.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | FreemiumFree (self-hosted). Cloud plans available. | FreemiumFree plan with 1,000 credits a month and 2 active scenarios. Core $12/month on annual billing ($16 monthly), Pro $21 ($28 monthly), Teams $38 ($51 monthly), each with 10,000 credits a month; Enterprise custom. The billing unit is now credits, one per module action, rather than operations. As read on the vendor's pricing page in early October 2026. |
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Ideal for | AgenciesDevelopersAny tech-forward SMB | Any SMBAgenciesRecruitersEcommerce |
Pros & cons
Activepieces
Pros
- Open source
- AI-first design
- Self-hostable
- Modern UI
- Growing fast
Cons
- Smaller integration library
- Newer platform with smaller community
Make.com
Pros
- Visual drag-and-drop builder
- More powerful than Zapier
- Generous free tier
- Handles complex logic
Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Debugging can be complex
Which should you choose?
Activepieces is built around agencies; Make.com leans more toward any smb. Shortlist the one whose strengths line up with your biggest constraint.
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