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Activepieces vs Node-RED
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| Fact | Activepieces | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 25k | 24k |
| Latest | 0.92.1 | 5.0.7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 21+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Zapier. Alternatives to Zapier →
Full replacementActivepiecesVisual flows with a library of integrations written in TypeScript.
PartialNode-REDFlow-based wiring of devices, APIs and services, with fewer ready-made SaaS integrations.
Activepieces
- 0.92.12026-09-30fix(engine): remove per-sandbox piece LRU (#15786) @amrdb
- 0.91.32026-09-24fix: cherry-pick subflow retry and connection-reference fixes into 0.91.1 (#15689) @abuaboud, @hazemadelkhalel, @Louai-…
- 0.92.02026-09-24refactor(web): variable fonts, and a real --font-mono for the first time (#15663) @moaaz-ae
- 0.91.22026-09-23fix(flows): stop template imports from failing when the v23 upgrade has no stored flow- #15736
- 0.91.12026-09-21fix: cherry-pick subflow retry and connection-reference fixes into 0.91.1 (#15689) @abuaboud, @hazemadelkhalel, @Louai-…
Activepieces
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Node-RED
✓ signed The latest release, 5.0.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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