Activepieces

About Activepieces

Activepieces is your friendly, open-source platform for building smart AI agents that automate your work. Think of it as a no-code playground where you can create digital assistants that think and act across all your favorite apps. Whether you're in sales, marketing, customer support, or operations, if you have repetitive tasks, Activepieces can help you build a system to handle them automatically. The best part? You don't need to write a single line of code. The platform guides you through a simple 4-step process to connect triggers (like a new form submission) with AI-powered actions (like drafting a personalized email). With access to over 621 pre-built integrations—called "Pieces"—for tools like Gmail, Slack, Shopify, and databases, you can orchestrate complex workflows between all your software. Beyond simple automation, Activepieces lets you create collaborative "agentic teams" where multiple AI agents work together, and it keeps humans in the loop for necessary approvals. You can start for free on their cloud or self-host it for full control, making it a powerful, flexible solution for everyone from solo entrepreneurs to large enterprises.

Features of Activepieces

No-Code AI Agent Builder

This is the heart of Activepieces. Using an intuitive visual builder, you connect triggers and actions by simply clicking and dragging. You can infuse any step with AI logic, enabling your workflows to make decisions, generate content, or analyze data. This means you can build sophisticated, multi-step AI agents that handle tasks like lead qualification or support ticket routing without any programming knowledge, making advanced automation accessible to everyone.

Extensive Integration Library (621+ Pieces)

Activepieces connects your AI agents to the tools you already use. With over 621 pre-built "Pieces," you can easily integrate with popular apps like Gmail, OpenAI, Slack, Airtable, Shopify, and Zendesk. This vast library means your automated workflows can read data from one app, process it with AI, and take action in another, creating a seamless, cross-platform automation system that eliminates manual data entry and app-switching.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) for External LLMs

This powerful feature extends Activepieces' reach beyond its own builder. MCPs allow you to connect external AI models like Claude (Anthropic), Cursor, or Windsurf directly to Activepieces' ecosystem of tools. Essentially, you can give these external AI assistants superpowers, enabling them to perform actions in your apps—like updating a CRM or sending a message—using the secure connections you've already built within Activepieces.

Human-in-the-Loop (Todos) & Central Data Storage (Tables)

Activepieces understands that some tasks need a human touch. The "Todos" feature lets your AI agents pause a workflow and request approval or input from a team member before proceeding. Furthermore, "Tables" act as a smart, central database (like Google Sheets) that is natively connected to your automations, allowing you to store, reference, and manage data that flows between your agents and apps, keeping everything organized.

Use Cases of Activepieces

Automated Sales & Lead Nurturing

Create an AI agent that monitors your CRM or website forms for new leads. It can instantly qualify the lead by checking company details, then automatically add it to a "Tables" database. Another agent can then send a personalized welcome email via Gmail and schedule a follow-up task in your project management tool, ensuring no lead falls through the cracks and your team focuses on hot prospects.

Intelligent Customer Support Triage

Set up an AI agent to watch your support channels like email or Zendesk. When a new ticket arrives, the agent can read the request, categorize its urgency and topic using AI, and then automatically route it to the correct support team or priority queue. It can even suggest or draft initial responses based on past solutions, speeding up resolution times dramatically.

Internal Operations & Onboarding

Automate employee or client onboarding. An agent can trigger when a new hire is added to your HR software. It can then automatically create accounts across various tools (like email, Slack, and project software), assign training materials, populate a welcome "Table" with their info, and send a personalized introduction to the team—all without manual intervention from HR or IT.

Content & Social Media Management

Build a workflow where an AI agent gathers content ideas from RSS feeds or analytics tools. It can then draft social media posts or blog outlines using AI, save them to a "Table" for review, and send a "Todo" to a human for approval. Once approved, another agent can automatically publish the content to platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, or your CMS on a scheduled basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Activepieces really free to use?

Yes, Activepieces offers a generous free plan on its cloud platform that includes core features, a certain number of AI tasks, and access to many integrations. This allows you to build, test, and run automations at no cost. For higher usage limits, advanced features, or self-hosting options, they offer paid plans. You can start for free and upgrade as your needs grow.

Do I need coding skills to use Activepieces?

Absolutely not! Activepieces is designed as a no-code platform. You build automations and AI agents using a visual, drag-and-drop builder. The process involves selecting triggers (e.g., "When a new row is added to Google Sheets") and connecting them to actions (e.g., "Send an email with AI"), all done through a user-friendly interface. No programming knowledge is required.

What does "open-source" mean for Activepieces?

It means the core software code of Activepieces is publicly available. This offers transparency, enhanced security as the community can review the code, and greater flexibility. You can self-host the platform on your own servers for full data control, customize it to fit specific needs, or contribute to its development. It combines the ease of a no-code tool with the power of an adaptable open-source project.

How does the "AI Agent" differ from a regular automation?

A regular automation follows a strict, pre-defined "if this, then that" rule. An Activepieces AI Agent can incorporate artificial intelligence to make decisions, understand language, and generate content within the workflow. For example, instead of just forwarding every support email, an AI Agent can read the email, decide its intent, and draft a relevant response, making it much smarter and more adaptive.