Activepieces vs Pipedream pricing (2026): what you'd actually pay
Activepieces charges per credits; Pipedream charges per credits. Here's what that means at real volumes, using prices checked on 2026-10-22.
| Monthly usage | Activepieces (cheapest plan) | Pipedream (cheapest plan) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 runs × 3 steps | $0.00 Free | $99.00 Startup |
| 2,000 runs × 5 steps | $20.00 Plus | $99.00 Startup |
| 10,000 runs × 5 steps | $20.00 Plus | $579 Startup |
| 50,000 runs × 10 steps | $200 Team | $5,979 Startup |
Annual billing, cheapest verified plan that fits. Try your own numbers →
Who should pick which
Activepieces counts one credit per full run, while Pipedream counts per step, so long multi-step workflows favour Activepieces.
- Pick Activepieces on price if your volume looks like 500 × 3, 2,000 × 5, 10,000 × 5, 50,000 × 10 (runs × steps a month).
- Pipedream was not the cheaper option in any scenario we priced, so it only makes sense for reasons other than price.
Worked example: 2,000 runs × 5 steps
- Activepieces: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 2,000 credits a month → Plus plan, $20.00.
- Pipedream: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 10,000 credits a month → Startup plan, $99.00.
Annual billing. Make also counts the trigger module as a credit.
FAQ
Is Activepieces or Pipedream cheaper at 2,000 runs a month?
At 2,000 runs × 5 steps on annual billing, Activepieces is cheaper: Activepieces $20.00 (Plus) vs Pipedream $99.00 (Startup), from prices checked 2026-10-22.
How does Activepieces count usage?
1 credit per run regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2-20 credits extra.
How does Pipedream count usage?
1 credit per 30 seconds of compute per action/trigger event. We assume 1 credit per step (rough estimate).
Do Activepieces and Pipedream include GST?
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How they count usage
Activepieces: 1 credit per run regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2-20 credits extra.
Pipedream: 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute per action/trigger event. We assume 1 credit per step (rough estimate).
Activepieces plans
- Free (monthly): 0 USD for 1,000 credits Credits reset daily per pricing table (FAQ says monthly); treated as 1,000/month.
- Plus (monthly): 20 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.007/credit
- Team (monthly): 200 USD incl. 50,000 credits, then 0.007/credit 25 users.
- Annual billing: not verified 'Save 2 months' on annual; exact figure not captured.
Local currency: USD only. No SGD or Asia pricing.
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://www.activepieces.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22
Activepieces pricingPipedream plans
- Startup (annual): 99 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.012/credit +$2 per external user above 100.
- Startup (monthly): 150 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.012/credit
- Business: custom pricing
Local currency: USD only.
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://pipedream.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22
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