Activepieces
Adalo
| Feature | Activepieces | Adalo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $45/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, privacy-focused-teams, automation-builders | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders |
| Founded | 2022 | 2018 |
| Visual Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Copilot | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching Logic | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pieces Framework | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Native Apps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| User Auth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Push Notifications | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Actions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketplace Components | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Activepieces Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- AI helps build automations from descriptions
- Clean visual workflow builder
- Growing piece (connector) library
✗ Activepieces Cons
- Fewer integrations than Zapier/Make
- Community still growing
- Self-hosted requires maintenance
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
The Verdict
Activepieces is built for developers and startups, with a focus on visual-builder and ai-copilot. Adalo targets entrepreneurs and small businesses and leads with drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps.
On pricing, Activepieces is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $45/mo for Adalo. That $35/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Adalo offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Activepieces takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Activepieces has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.