Activepieces vs n8n
Activepieces wins on licensing (true MIT) and modern UX; n8n wins on integration count, maturity, and community size.
By NextAutomation Editorial Team
Activepieces wins on licensing (true MIT) and modern UX; n8n wins on integration count, maturity, and community size.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Activepieces | n8n | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| License | Excellent MIT | Good Fair-code | Activepieces |
| Integrations | Good 280+ | Excellent 400+ | n8n |
| Maturity | Good Newer | Excellent More mature | n8n |
| Community | Good Growing | Excellent Large | n8n |
| UX | Excellent Modern | Good Solid | Activepieces |
| Self-hosting | Excellent Docker | Excellent Docker/K8s | Tie |
| Code nodes | Good TypeScript | Excellent JS + Python | n8n |
| Pricing (cloud) | Good $25+/mo | Good $20+/mo | Tie |
| Templates | Fair Limited | Good 800+ | n8n |
| Enterprise readiness | Good Newer | Excellent Proven | n8n |
Choose Activepieces if…
- ✓MIT license is required
- ✓You want a modern visual builder
- ✓You support open source as policy
- ✓You build TypeScript pieces
- ✓You like newer projects
Choose n8n if…
- ✓You need 400+ integrations
- ✓You want a mature platform
- ✓You need Python in workflows
- ✓Community size matters
- ✓You want enterprise-proven
Our recommendation
Pick n8n if you need maximum integrations and a proven track record. Pick Activepieces if MIT licensing is non-negotiable or you prefer a more modern visual builder.
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