Activepieces is the open-source, self-hosted alternative to Zapier — giving D2C brands unlimited workflow automation with complete data ownership, no per-task pricing and the flexibility to add custom integrations. We deploy, configure and build Activepieces workflows that automate your entire operations stack.
Activepieces is an open-source, no-code workflow automation platform with a drag-and-drop interface similar to Zapier. It is gaining traction because: it is free to self-host with no per-task pricing, it is open-source (auditable and customisable), it has a growing library of 200+ app integrations and it gives businesses complete data ownership.
Both are open-source self-hosted automation platforms. Activepieces has a simpler, more visual interface closer to Zapier — accessible for less technical users. n8n is more powerful for complex data processing and has a larger integration library. Activepieces is the right choice for teams wanting Zapier-equivalent simplicity without Zapier pricing.
Activepieces has 200+ native integrations covering Shopify, Slack, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Klaviyo, Notion, Airtable and most common D2C tools. For tools without native pieces, HTTP Request steps enable API integration with any REST service.
Activepieces runs on Docker and can be deployed on any Linux server or cloud instance. Minimum requirements are 2GB RAM and 1 vCPU — approximately £5–£20/month on a cloud provider. For high-volume production use, we recommend 4GB RAM and 2 vCPUs.
Activepieces was designed to be accessible for non-technical users — its flow builder is visual and the pre-built pieces require no coding. For simple to moderate automations, marketing and operations teams can build workflows without developer involvement after initial platform setup.
Book a free Activepieces consultation and discover what unlimited automation can do for your D2C operations.