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
Cloud-hosted Chrome browsers with full JavaScript rendering, headed or headless
Prebuilt agent roles such as Lead Hunter, Talent Scout and Competitor Intelligence Analyst
Each agent keeps its own identity, memory and tools, and takes instructions by email or text
Scheduled or on-demand runs for recurring web research
Open-source codebase you can self-host on your own infrastructure
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 self-hosting removes per-task fees if you can run the infrastructure
Prebuilt roles shorten setup compared with building automations from scratch
Real browser rendering copes with JavaScript-heavy sites that simple scrapers miss
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
Per-task overage on hosted plans adds up for high-volume workflows
Founded in 2025, so the hosted product has a short track record
Self-hosting needs engineering time to set up and maintain
Company
Activepieces, founded 2022
Gobii, founded 2025
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Activepieces better than Gobii?
In our reviews Activepieces scores 4.5 and Gobii scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Activepieces: Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in. Gobii: Always-on browser agents that log in, click and pull data from websites, reachable by email or text.
Which is cheaper, Activepieces or Gobii?
Activepieces has the lower starting price: from $16/mo for Activepieces and from $50/mo for Gobii.
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