Top pick: Activepieces. Switching saves about $240 USD a year.
$239.88 USDa year
≈$342 CAD (converted from USD)
Every pick below has a free version.
4 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for an MIT-licensed no-code Zapier replacement
The core is MIT-licensed; enterprise files are under a separate license. The free cloud plan has 1,000 credits a month and up to 5 users. Free version: Free cloud plan: unlimited flows, 1,000 credits a month, up to 5 users. The Community edition is free to self-host.
Best for complex workflows you can self-host
Source-available under the Sustainable Use License. Self-hosting is free for internal business or non-commercial use; n8n Cloud is paid. Free version: Self-hosting the Community edition is free for internal business or non-commercial use. n8n Cloud is a paid hosted plan.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for developers who want scripts and flows together
The Community edition is AGPL and free to self-host with unlimited executions, up to 10 users with SSO. Enterprise features are paid. Aimed at developers. Free version: The Community edition is free to self-host with unlimited executions and up to 10 users with SSO. Enterprise features are paid.
Right for specific needs, or not yet mature enough to recommend widely.
Best for IoT and local event-driven flows
Apache-2.0 and runs on a Raspberry Pi or any Node.js host. Built for device and event flows more than business app automation.
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How each alternative covers what people use Zapier for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | Activepieces | n8n | Windmill | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ||||
| Visual no-code workflow builder | Yes | Yes | YesNote 1Flow editor with scripts as steps | YesNote 2Browser-based flow editor |
| Logic | ||||
| Filters, paths and multi-step logic | YesNote 3Branches and loops in the flow builder | YesNote 4IF, Switch, Merge and loop nodes | YesNote 5Branches, loops and error handlers | YesNote 6Switch, change and join nodes |
| Apps | ||||
| Thousands of prebuilt app connectors | PartialNote 7760+ integrations, fewer than Zapier | PartialNote 8Several hundred integrations plus a generic HTTP request node | PartialNote 9Scripts and integrations from the Hub; fewer prebuilt SaaS actions | PartialNote 10Community nodes cover IoT, HTTP and messaging; fewer SaaS connectors |
| Triggers | ||||
| Webhook and API triggers | Yes | Yes | Yes | YesNote 11HTTP in and out nodes |
| Custom logic | ||||
| Code steps | YesNote 12TypeScript code steps | YesNote 13JavaScript and Python code nodes | YesNote 14TypeScript, Python, Go, Bash and SQL steps | YesNote 15JavaScript function nodes |
| AI | ||||
| AI steps and agents | YesNote 16Agents, MCP servers and API access are on the free plan | YesNote 17AI agent nodes that call tools and models | PartialNote 18AI steps through scripts and integrations | PartialNote 19No built-in AI steps; community nodes exist |
| Parity score | 92% | 92% | 83% | 83% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Thousands of prebuilt app connectors. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $240 USD / ≈$342 CAD (estimated from the USD price) a year. Prices checked ; ≈ means converted from USD.
Based on Pro plan, 750 tasks a month. Price source. USD to CAD at 1.4257 as of Oct 7, 2026.
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