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Activepieces: Open-Source Zapier Alternative + AppHighway

Complete guide to Activepieces with AppHighway tools. Self-hosting, custom pieces, workflow building, and open-source automation for full control.

Anna Kowalski
September 20, 2025
9 min read

TL;DR

  • Activepieces is open-source, self-hostable automation (like Zapier but free)
  • Deploy with Docker in minutes - full data control
  • Build custom pieces for AppHighway tools with TypeScript
  • Visual workflow builder similar to Zapier
  • No limits on workflows or executions when self-hosted
  • Active community and regular updates

What is Activepieces?

Activepieces is an open-source alternative to Zapier with a visual workflow builder. Self-host it for complete control, no execution limits, and full data privacy - perfect for teams wanting Zapier-like UX without SaaS costs.

Next Steps

Explore self-hosted automation

Compare Automation Platforms

n8n vs Activepieces vs Zapier - which is right for you?

Try n8n (Another Open-Source Option)

Explore n8n as alternative self-hosted platform.

Open-Source Freedom

Activepieces gives you Zapier's ease of use with n8n's self-hosting flexibility. For teams wanting full control over automation without vendor lock-in, it's an excellent choice.

Ready to self-host? Deploy Activepieces and integrate AppHighway tools today.

Activepieces: Open-Source Zapier Alternative + AppHighway | Guide