Activepieces vs Budibase
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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Budibase
Low-code platform to build internal tools and automations
| Feature | Activepieces | Budibase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,620 | ★ 28,190 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Zapier, Make | Microsoft Power Apps, Retool, Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose Activepieces if…
- Truly open-source license
- Friendly no-code UI
- Active development
Frequently asked questions
Is Activepieces or Budibase better?
Neither is universally better. Budibase has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Activepieces and Budibase free and open-source?
Yes. Activepieces is licensed under MIT and Budibase under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Activepieces and Budibase with Docker?
Activepieces: yes. Budibase: yes.