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AI Agents \u0026 MCPs \u0026 AI Workflow Automation • (~400 MCP servers for AI agents) • AI Automation / AI Agent with MCPs • AI Workflows \u0026 AI Agents • MCPs for AI Agents

Tech StackTypeScript, Fastify, Angular, PostgreSQL
Self-Host DifficultyEasy
License ModelMIT
GitHub Repositoryactivepieces/activepieces

Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing

Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)
Min RAM:1 GB
Rec RAM:2 GB
Compute:1 vCPU
Disk Space:10 GB SSD

Activepieces vs Zapier Comparison Matrix

Evaluation CriteriaActivepieces (Open Source)Zapier (Proprietary)
Task Execution LimitsUnlimited task executions on your serverExpensive overage fees per 1,000 tasks
Execution LatencyInstant webhook triggers on private network1-15 minute polling delays on cheaper plans
INTERACTIVE TCO MODELEstimated Rate: $65/user/mo

Financial Impact: Migrating from Zapier to Self-Hosted Activepieces

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5 Users (Early Startup)50 Users (Scaleup)200 Users (Enterprise Org)
Zapier (Cloud SaaS)Per-Seat Tax
$19,500per year ($1,625/mo)
3-Year Spend:$58,500

* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages

Activepieces (Self-Hosted)Zero Per-Seat Fee
$120per year ($10/mo Linux VPS)
3-Year Compute:$360

* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance

Cumulative 3-Year ROI+$58,140Net savings across 36 months (99% reduction)
Annual Free Cash:+$19,380/yr
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Core Capabilities & Features

✓Visual Workflow Automation Canvas
✓200+ Pre-built Pieces & Integrations
✓Custom Piece Builder with TypeScript SDK
✓Zero Task Quotas or Overage Penalties

Self-Host Activepieces with Docker Compose

Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:

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ActivepiecesMIT

Your friendliest open source all-in-one business automation tool

Difficulty: Easy25,023 ⭐
Configure Parameters
docker-compose.activepieces.yml
version: '3.8'

services:
  activepieces:
    image: activepieces/activepieces:latest
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "${PORT:-8080}:80"
    environment:
      - AP_ENCRYPTION_KEY=${ENCRYPTION_KEY:-random_32_characters_encryption_key}
      - AP_JWT_SECRET=${JWT_SECRET:-jwt_secret_token_change_now}
      - AP_POSTGRES_DATABASE=activepieces
      - AP_POSTGRES_HOST=db
      - AP_POSTGRES_PORT=5432
      - AP_POSTGRES_USERNAME=postgres
      - AP_POSTGRES_PASSWORD=${DB_PASSWORD:-activepieces_pass}
    depends_on:
      - db

  db:
    image: postgres:15-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_DB=activepieces
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=${DB_PASSWORD:-activepieces_pass}
    volumes:
      - activepieces_pgdata:/var/lib/postgresql/data

volumes:
  activepieces_pgdata:

Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Activepieces

How do I self-host Activepieces using Docker Compose?

You can deploy Activepieces (activepieces/activepieces) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.

How does Activepieces compare to Zapier?

Activepieces is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Zapier built with TypeScript, Fastify, Angular, PostgreSQL. Unlike Zapier ($29.99 - $100+ / month), Activepieces has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.

What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Activepieces?

For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).

Is Activepieces free for commercial business use under the MIT license?

Yes. Distributed under the MIT license, Activepieces can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.

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