Activepieces vs Langflow (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
Not comparable
Not comparable: Langflow does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Activepieces
4.5 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Activepieces	Langflow
Our rating	4.5Better	4.2
Starts at	$16/mo	Free
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	Free
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	Open-source visual builder for LangChain-based RAG and agent apps Acquired by DataStax in 2024, remains free and open Integration with DataStax Astra DB available optionally Framework-agnostic despite corporate backing Free, unlimited self-hosting
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 and open source despite being corporately owned Backed by DataStax's infrastructure and engineering investment Remains framework-agnostic rather than locked to one database
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	Corporate ownership raises long-term independence questions for some users Optional database integration nudges toward DataStax's own products Overlaps closely with Flowise's similar LangChain-visualization approach
Company	Activepieces, founded 2022	Langflow, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Activepieces better than Langflow?

In our reviews Activepieces scores 4.5 and Langflow scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Activepieces: Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in. Langflow: DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic.

Which is cheaper, Activepieces or Langflow?

Activepieces: from $16/mo. Langflow: free.

Do Activepieces and Langflow have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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