Activepieces vs Albato (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Albato
From $15/mo against from $16/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Activepieces
4.5 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Activepieces	Albato
Our rating	4.5Better	4.4
Starts at	$16/mo	$15/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	Free$0 Plus$20/mo, or $16/mo billed yearly Team$200/mo, or $166/mo billed yearly UltimateQuote only EmbedFrom $36,000/yr	From $15/mo
Key features	Fully open-source, self-hostable automation engine Extensible "pieces" framework for custom integrations AI-generated starting workflows from plain-language descriptions Free self-hosted tier with no usage caps Managed cloud option for teams that don't want to self-host	Unlimited task execution within plan tiers Visual, no-code workflow builder Webhook support for custom integrations Growing library of app connections Free tier for testing workflows
Pros	Full self-hosting avoids vendor lock-in and per-task pricing anxiety Open codebase allows custom integrations closed platforms won't build Free tier is genuinely unlimited when self-hosted	Unlimited-task pricing avoids per-run cost anxiety at scale Genuinely lower cost than usage-metered competitors for high volume Visual builder keeps setup accessible without code
Cons	Self-hosting requires real infrastructure and maintenance effort Smaller integration library than long-established closed competitors Managed cloud pricing still applies for teams avoiding self-hosting	Smaller app integration library than the largest competitors Brand recognition is lower than more established automation platforms Advanced features still require moving to higher-priced tiers
Company	Activepieces, founded 2022	Albato, founded 2018

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Activepieces better than Albato?

In our reviews Activepieces scores 4.5 and Albato scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Activepieces: Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in. Albato: Unlimited-task pricing instead of charging per automation run.

Which is cheaper, Activepieces or Albato?

Albato has the lower starting price: from $16/mo for Activepieces and from $15/mo for Albato.

Do Activepieces and Albato have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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