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
AI BPMN generator that converts plain-language process descriptions into compliant diagrams
AI connectors for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, Azure AI Foundry, and other model providers inside a workflow step
Visual and code-based process design on the same engine
AI-driven process mining that analyzes historical execution data for bottlenecks
Free, permanently open-source Community edition
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
Free, open-source Community edition has no feature-crippled trial period
AI connectors are model-agnostic, so teams are not locked into one LLM provider
15+ years of BPMN engine maturity sit behind the newer AI layer, not a fresh rewrite
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
Enterprise pricing is fully custom and undisclosed, with no published rate card
BPMN-based process design carries a steeper learning curve than drag-and-drop tools like Zapier or Make
Third-party cost reports describe Enterprise licensing as higher-priced at large scale (tens of thousands of dollars per year)
Company
Activepieces, founded 2022
Bonitasoft, founded 2009
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FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Activepieces better than Bonitasoft?
In our reviews Activepieces scores 4.5 and Bonitasoft scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Activepieces: Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in. Bonitasoft: Open-source business process automation platform with AI-generated BPMN workflows.
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