200+
Pre-built pieces (connectors) available out of the box
Workflow AutomationFrom $29/app/month
Managed Activepieces Hosting
Open-source no-code automation platform
What is Activepieces on ManageStacks?
Activepieces is an open-source no-code automation platform and Zapier alternative with 200+ connectors and a visual builder — deployed and fully managed by ManageStacks on AWS, Azure, or GCP with automated SSL, monitoring, and daily backups.
Activepieces is an open-source no-code automation platform and Zapier alternative with 200+ connectors and a visual builder — deployed and fully managed by ManageStacks on AWS, Azure, or GCP with automated SSL, monitoring, and daily backups.
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About Activepieces
What Activepieces does, and why teams deploy it.
Activepieces is an open-source automation platform that provides a clean visual builder for connecting apps and automating workflows without writing code. With over 200 pre-built connectors for popular services like Slack, Gmail, Notion, and HubSpot, it enables teams to automate repetitive tasks across their entire tool stack. The platform also supports custom pieces built in TypeScript for extending functionality.
Activepieces is ideal for teams looking for a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or Make that keeps data on their own infrastructure. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes automation accessible to non-technical team members, while its code-based extensibility satisfies developers. Features like loops, branching, and error handling support complex multi-step automations.
DIY vs ManageStacks
What running Activepieces yourself looks like — and what it looks like with us.
DIY self-hosting
- Manually configuring Node.js runtime, Redis queue backend, and PostgreSQL database across separate servers with no unified health monitoring
- Writing custom webhook ingress rules and reverse-proxy configs every time a new automation flow requires an external trigger endpoint
- Debugging silent flow failures at 2 AM because self-managed instances lack centralized logging and alerting for failed executions
- Coordinating major version upgrades across the engine, worker nodes, and database schema migrations without breaking active workflows
- Handling piece (connector) dependency conflicts when multiple flows require different package versions on the same instance
On ManageStacks
- One-click provisioning deploys Activepieces with Redis, PostgreSQL, and the flow engine pre-configured on your own cloud account in under ten minutes
- Automatic SSL termination and DNS routing gives every webhook trigger a production-ready HTTPS endpoint without manual proxy setup
- Built-in log aggregation and failure alerting surfaces broken flows immediately with execution traces forwarded to your monitoring stack
- Managed rolling updates apply new Activepieces releases and run database migrations with zero-downtime, rollback-ready deployments
- Isolated container environments prevent piece dependency conflicts while keeping all connectors available to every flow
Activepieces on ManageStacks — key numbers
$0
Per-task fees — unlimited executions on your own infrastructure
99.9%
Uptime SLA backed by automated health checks and restart policies
<8 min
Average time from sign-up to first deployed Activepieces instance
Key features
Everything Activepieces ships with, running on our stack.
- Visual drag-and-drop flow builder with 200+ connectors
- Loops, branching, and conditional logic in flows
- Custom TypeScript pieces for extending integrations
- Webhook and schedule-based triggers
- Multi-user workspace with role-based access
- Flow versioning and test-run debugging tools
How it deploys
From subscribe to live in minutes.
Connect your cloud account
Link your AWS, Azure, or GCP account through a secure IAM role or service principal. ManageStacks provisions resources in a dedicated VPC so your Activepieces instance runs fully isolated from other workloads.
Choose your Activepieces edition and region
Select the Activepieces version you want to deploy and pick the cloud region closest to your integration endpoints. Lower latency to third-party APIs means faster flow execution times.
Configure authentication and team access
Set up SSO through your identity provider or use built-in email-based authentication. Define project-level permissions so marketing, ops, and engineering teams manage their own automations without stepping on each other.
Launch and start building flows
ManageStacks handles SSL certificates, daily database backups, and resource scaling. Open the Activepieces editor, connect your first piece, and publish a production workflow within minutes of deployment.
Who this is for
Built for teams that want Activepieces to just work.
Operations teams replacing Zapier
Teams spending $500+ per month on Zapier or Make who want the same drag-and-drop builder without per-task pricing. Activepieces on ManageStacks gives you unlimited executions at a flat $29/month infrastructure cost, running on your own cloud so sensitive customer data never leaves your environment.
SaaS companies embedding automations
Product teams that need to offer workflow automation to their own end-users. Activepieces's embed SDK lets you white-label the builder inside your product, and ManageStacks ensures the backend scales with your customer base without DevOps overhead.
Security-conscious enterprises
Organizations in regulated industries that cannot send API credentials and business data to third-party automation platforms. Self-hosted Activepieces on ManageStacks keeps all secrets, tokens, and execution logs inside your own cloud perimeter with full audit trails.
Compliance & compatibility
What we handle, what Activepieces runs on.
Compliance & operations
- All automation data and API credentials stored exclusively in your own cloud tenancy
- Encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3) for all flow execution payloads
- SOC 2 Type II alignment through infrastructure-level access controls and audit logging
- GDPR-ready deployment with data residency options in EU, US, or Asia-Pacific regions
- Role-based access control with SSO integration for enterprise identity providers
Compatibility
- Version
- Activepieces 0.30+ (latest stable tracked automatically)
- Runtime
- Node.js 20 LTS with isolated sandboxed execution per flow step
- Dependencies
- PostgreSQL 15+, Redis 7+ (both provisioned and managed by ManageStacks)
- Min. resources
- 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM for standard workloads; 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM recommended for 50+ concurrent flows
How ManageStacks helps
We handle the parts you shouldn't be writing yourself.
ManageStacks deploys Activepieces with its Redis queue, PostgreSQL database, and worker processes on dedicated infrastructure with automated SSL, Grafana-based monitoring, daily backups, and one-click updates. Skip the Docker and reverse-proxy setup and start building automations in minutes.
How it compares
Activepieces on ManageStacks vs the alternatives.
See how self-hosting Activepieces with ManageStacks compares to popular managed automation platforms and bare-metal self-hosting.
| Property | ManageStacks + ActivepiecesUs | Zapier | Make (Integromat) | DIY self-hosted Activepieces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $29/mo flat | From $29.99/mo, per-task tiers | From $10.59/mo, per-operation | Cloud compute costs only |
| Execution limits | Unlimited | 750–unlimited (plan-dependent) | 10K–unlimited operations | Unlimited |
| Data residency | Your own cloud (any region) | Zapier-managed US servers | Make-managed EU/US servers | Wherever you deploy |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes | Instant (SaaS) | Instant (SaaS) | 2–6 hours |
| Connector ecosystem | 200+ pieces + custom SDK | 7,000+ integrations | 1,800+ modules | 200+ pieces + custom SDK |
| Maintenance burden | Fully managed updates & backups | None (vendor-managed SaaS) | None (vendor-managed SaaS) | All on your team (upgrades, backups, SSL, monitoring) |
Comparison focuses on architectural properties (deployment model, pricing basis, open-source status) that don't change with vendor pricing pages. Verify current pricing on each vendor's own site.
FAQ
Common questions about Activepieces on ManageStacks.
How long does it take to deploy Activepieces on ManageStacks?
Under 5 minutes. ManageStacks provisions Activepieces with its database, Redis queue, SSL, monitoring, and backups automatically — no server configuration required.
Can I migrate my Zapier or Make workflows to Activepieces on ManageStacks?
While there is no direct import tool, Activepieces supports the same popular triggers and actions. Most workflows can be recreated quickly using the visual builder and 200+ available connectors.
Does ManageStacks handle Activepieces version upgrades?
Yes. We test each new Activepieces release for stability before making it available. You can apply updates with one click or enable automatic updates.
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