Source-available · Sustainable Use License Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on n8n.io.
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$239.88/yr Professional Verified on zapier.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Open source · MIT Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on activepieces.com.
At a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | Sustainable Use License source-available | Yes | — | Yes | 207.3k★ |
| Activepieces | MIT open source | Yes | — | Yes | 25.0k★ |
Zapier alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Zapier?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are n8n (source-available, Sustainable Use License) and Activepieces (open source, MIT).
- How much does Zapier cost?
- Zapier's Professional plan costs $19.99 a month, which is $239.88 a year (starting price (task tier dependent)). Source: the official pricing page at zapier.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Zapier alternatives run on Linux?
- n8n (self-hosted server; web UI) and Activepieces (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a Zapier alternative?
- Yes. n8n and Activepieces run on your own server.
- Are these Zapier alternatives open source?
- Not all of them. n8n (Sustainable Use License) is source-available: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved open source. Activepieces (MIT) is open source.
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