Activepieces vs Automa
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Activepieces
Open-source no-code business automation
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Automa
Browser automation via drag-and-drop visual workflows
| Feature | Activepieces | Automa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,620 | ★ 21,543 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Zapier, Make | Zapier, UiPath |
Why pick each one
Choose Activepieces if…
- Truly open-source license
- Friendly no-code UI
- Active development
Choose Automa if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 21.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Activepieces or Automa better?
Neither is universally better. Activepieces has the larger community, while Automa is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Activepieces and Automa free and open-source?
Yes. Activepieces is licensed under MIT and Automa under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Activepieces and Automa with Docker?
Activepieces: yes. Automa: check the project docs for container support.