# ActivePieces: Free Open Source Alternative to Azure Logic Apps, n8n, Relay.app

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/activepieces
Last updated: 2026-11-07

ActivePieces (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Azure Logic Apps, n8n, Relay.app, Workato. Open-source integration platform for seamless workflow automation. Connect apps, automate tasks, and boost productivity effortlessly.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: ActivePieces
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://activepieces.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/activepieces/activepieces
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 25.4k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/activepieces/activepieces or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Logic Apps.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with ActivePieces saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Azure Logic Apps](https://caniforkit.com/azure-logic-apps) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Azure Logic Apps vs ActivePieces](https://caniforkit.com/vs/azure-logic-apps-vs-activepieces) |
| [n8n](https://caniforkit.com/n8n) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare n8n vs ActivePieces](https://caniforkit.com/vs/n8n-vs-activepieces) |
| [Relay.app](https://caniforkit.com/relay-app) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Relay.app vs ActivePieces](https://caniforkit.com/vs/relay-app-vs-activepieces) |
| [Workato](https://caniforkit.com/workato) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Workato vs ActivePieces](https://caniforkit.com/vs/workato-vs-activepieces) |
| [Zoho Flow](https://caniforkit.com/zoho-flow) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Zoho Flow vs ActivePieces](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoho-flow-vs-activepieces) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is ActivePieces free and open source?
ActivePieces is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source integration platform for seamless workflow automation. Connect apps, automate tasks, and boost productivity effortlessly.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using ActivePieces?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Logic Apps.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)