Fair-code workflow automation platform with 400+ nodes and native AI agents
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
Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing
Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)Activepieces vs Zapier Comparison Matrix
| Evaluation Criteria | Activepieces (Open Source) | Zapier (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|
| Task Execution Limits | Unlimited task executions on your server | Expensive overage fees per 1,000 tasks |
| Execution Latency | Instant webhook triggers on private network | 1-15 minute polling delays on cheaper plans |
Financial Impact: Migrating from Zapier to Self-Hosted Activepieces
* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages
* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance
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Core Capabilities & Features
Self-Host Activepieces with Docker Compose
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Your friendliest open source all-in-one business automation tool
version: '3.8'
services:
activepieces:
image: activepieces/activepieces:latest
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "${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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