Activepieces and TulipFarm, both open source, compared
Both have tables, agents and workflows that wait for a person. In TulipFarm, each person connects their own Google account, and admins can’t read your chats.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits at signup
Where TulipFarm differs
Four differences that show up in everyday work, each with a note on how Activepieces handles it.
Field rules guard your records
TulipFarm
Fields have types and can be required or unique, so bad values are rejected before they save.
See TablesHow Activepieces handles it
Tables have five field types, with Dropdown to keep values consistent. The docs don’t mention required or unique fields.
activepieces.com/docs/tables/fieldsA person approves the exact change
How Activepieces handles it
Activepieces lets you gate the agent steps that touch money, customers or production with an approval.
activepieces.comYour chats and tasks stay yours
How Activepieces handles it
Audit logs record each agent action, app and account. The values the agent passed are never stored.
activepieces.com/docs/agents/overviewEach person connects their own Google account
TulipFarm
Agents act in Gmail, Drive and Calendar as you, and any change waits for your OK.
See IntegrationsHow Activepieces handles it
Every app connects once, and every flow, agent and teammate can reach that connection.
activepieces.com
Feature comparison
Activepieces’ column comes from its own site and docs. “Not published” means Activepieces doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.
| Feature | TulipFarm |  Activepieces |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace and data | ||
| Built-in tables for business records | Yes | Yes10,000 records per table by default |
| Required or unique fields | Yes | Not published |
| Import CSV into a table | YesCSV or XLSX | YesCSV |
| Agents and flows | ||
| Saved agents with tools | YesReusable skills | YesPieces, flows and MCP servers as tools |
| Approval before an action runs | YesShows the exact change | YesGate chosen agent steps |
| Webhook and schedule triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Run code | PartialJavaScript or Python in a workflow step | PartialTypeScript in a flow step |
| A run waits for a person | YesUp to 30 days | YesUp to 30 days by default |
| Runs resume after a restart without repeating finished steps | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | ||
| Built-in app connections | PartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Trello | Yes760+ open-source pieces |
| Each person uses their own Google account | Yes | Not published |
| Security and deployment | ||
| Open source | YesGNU AGPL v3.0 | YesMIT core; enterprise features commercial |
| Run on your own servers | PartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupported | YesDocker, Kubernetes or air-gapped |
| SSO and SCIM | NoSign in with Google or an email link | YesSSO on Team; SCIM on Ultimate |
| Audit logs | PartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit export | YesStreamed to your SIEM on Ultimate |
| SOC 2 Type II | No | NoSOC 2 program in progress |
| Personal chats hidden from admins | Yes | Not published |
When to stay with Activepieces
Activepieces is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.
- You want to run it on your own servers
- Activepieces’ core is MIT-licensed, and you can run it with Docker, on Kubernetes or fully air-gapped. TulipFarm is open source too, but self-hosting it is unsupported.
- You need an app TulipFarm doesn’t connect to
- Activepieces has 760+ open-source pieces, and you can write your own in TypeScript.
- You need SSO or SIEM audit logs today
- Activepieces has SSO on Team, and SCIM and audit logs streamed to your SIEM on Ultimate. TulipFarm has no SSO or audit export.
- You want a low, flat monthly price
- Activepieces Plus is $20 a month flat, and Team is $200 a month with 25 users and SSO.
Pricing
Self-hosting Activepieces also means paying for and running servers. Activepieces prices checked on 20 October 2026.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.
Activepieces
$20 a month
For Plus, with 10,000 credits a month and up to 5 users. Free has 1,000 credits a month.
activepieces.com/pricingSwitching from Activepieces
TulipFarm can’t import Activepieces flows. Move one flow at a time, starting with the one your team relies on most.
Export the table
Export the Activepieces table the flow writes to as CSV, then import it into a TulipFarm table.
Add field rules
Mark the fields that must be filled in or unique, so bad values are rejected before they save.
Rebuild the flow
Recreate the trigger as a webhook or agent schedule, and port TypeScript code steps to JavaScript.
Run both, then switch
Run both for a week and compare results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Questions about TulipFarm and Activepieces
Is TulipFarm an Activepieces alternative?
Yes, for teams whose work centres on shared records. TulipFarm has built-in tables with field rules, saved agents that show the exact change before the actions you choose, and workflows that wait for a person. Activepieces fits better if you want to run automation on your own servers.
What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Activepieces?
Activepieces is open-source automation you can host yourself, with 760+ pieces and connections the whole team shares. TulipFarm is a hosted workspace where records have field rules, each person connects their own Google account, and personal chats stay private.
Can TulipFarm do everything Activepieces can?
No. Activepieces runs on your own servers or air-gapped, connects to far more apps, and has SSO, SCIM and SIEM audit logs on higher plans. TulipFarm has no SSO, and self-hosting it is unsupported.
When should I just use Activepieces?
Choose Activepieces if you want to run automation on your own servers, or need one of its 760+ pieces. Its $20 Plus plan is also a low, predictable price to start.
Do both products let a run wait for approval?
Yes. Activepieces flows can wait for approval, by default for up to 30 days, and its agents can gate risky steps. TulipFarm runs also wait up to 30 days, and its agents show the exact change being approved.
Is Activepieces SOC 2 certified?
Not yet. Its pricing page says its SOC 2 program is in progress. TulipFarm doesn’t have SOC 2 either.
How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Activepieces?
Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Activepieces has a free plan, Plus at $20 a month and Team at $200 a month.
Can I move my Activepieces flows to TulipFarm?
Not automatically. Export each table as CSV and import it into TulipFarm, then rebuild one flow at a time with a webhook trigger, agent skills or JavaScript steps.
Try one Activepieces flow in TulipFarm.
Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and rebuild the flow your team relies on most. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Not sure TulipFarm connects to your tools? Contact us and tell us what your team uses.
Sources
- Activepieces homepagechecked 20 October 2026
- Activepieces pricingchecked 20 October 2026
- Table fieldschecked 20 October 2026
- Table import and exportchecked 20 October 2026
- Agents overviewchecked 20 October 2026
- Agent toolschecked 20 October 2026
- Building flowschecked 20 October 2026
- Limitschecked 20 October 2026
- Crash recoverychecked 20 October 2026
- Licensechecked 20 October 2026
Last reviewed 20 October 2026.