How it helps your business
Best for:Marketing & Sales OpsSoftware Agencies & MSPsSMBs & EnterprisesDevOps & IT Automation
Activepieces is a modern, high-performance automation platform that fills the gap between bloated enterprise tools and simple no-code builders. It distinctive "AI-first" approach means it doesn't just connect apps; it provides native infrastructure for AI agents to interact with your data and services through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
For teams looking to exit expensive cloud-only tools like Zapier, Activepieces offers a seamless transition. Its TypeScript-based "Pieces" framework allows developers to extend the platform with precision, while the no-code interface remains accessible to business users. When self-hosted, Activepieces provides absolute control over your sensitive credentials and workflow logic, making it a favorite for security-conscious organizations.
Key Benefits
- Rapid Development: Build custom integrations in minutes using a familiar TypeScript environment.
- Cost Efficiency: Eliminate per-task pricing by self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
- AI Readiness: Native support for vector databases and LLM orchestration within your workflows.
- Enterprise Grade: SOC 2 compliance readiness and detailed audit logs when self-hosted.
- Open Ecosystem: If a piece is missing, you can build it and share it with the community.
Production Architecture Overview
A production-ready Activepieces deployment features:
- Activepieces Core Service: The main runtime for orchestrating workflows.
- PostgreSQL Database: Reliable persistence for workflows, pieces, and metadata.
- Redis Cache/Queue: Essential for managing asynchronous tasks and auto-retries.
- Sandboxed Worker Nodes: Secure execution environments for piece-based logic.
- Reverse Proxy: Traefik or Nginx with Let's Encrypt for secure HTTPS access.
How we deploy this for you
Security Hardened
Firewalls, SSL, and hardened kernels out of the box.
Performance Tuned
Optimized for speed with cache and DB fine-tuning.
Automated Backups
Daily off-site backups so you never lose your data.
Private Cloud
You own the server and the data. No middleman.
Implementation Blueprint
Prerequisites
# Verify Docker and Compose presence
docker --version
docker-compose --version
# Allocate minimal resources (1 CPU, 2GB RAM minimum for production)shell
Docker Compose Configuration
version: '3'
services:
activepieces:
image: activepieces/activepieces:latest
container_name: activepieces
restart: always
environment:
- AP_ENGINE_EXECUTOR_ID=sandboxed
- AP_POSTGRES_DATABASE=activepieces
- AP_POSTGRES_HOST=postgres
- AP_POSTGRES_PORT=5432
- AP_POSTGRES_USERNAME=ap_user
- AP_POSTGRES_PASSWORD=StrongPassword123
- AP_REDIS_HOST=redis
- AP_REDIS_PORT=6379
- AP_FRONTEND_URL=https://automation.yourcompany.com
ports:
- "80:80"
depends_on:
- postgres
- redis
postgres:
image: postgres:15
volumes:
- ./postgres-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
environment:
- POSTGRES_DB=activepieces
- POSTGRES_USER=ap_user
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=StrongPassword123
redis:
image: redis:7
volumes:
- ./redis-data:/dataStep-by-Step Deployment
- Clone the Config Template:
git clone https://github.com/activepieces/activepieces.git active-prod cd active-prodshell - Environment Setup: Create a
.envfile and populate it with your specific database credentials and domain settings. - Launch the Stack:
docker-compose up -dshell - SSL Setup: We recommend using the Traefik reverse proxy to handle Let's Encrypt certificates automatically for the
activepiecesservice.
Scaling Strategy
- Horizontal Scaling: Deploy multiple
activepiecescontainers and point them to a RDS-managed PostgreSQL and ElastiCache Redis for extreme throughput. - Queue Tuning: Adjust the
AP_REDIS_CONCURRENCYenvironment variable to control how many simultaneous tasks a single worker can handle. - Storage Offloading: Use an external S3-compatible service for storing large binary objects generated within your workflows.
Includes Security & performance standards
Best place to host Activepieces
We recommend Hostinger for its reliability and low cost. It's the perfect home for your new apps, featuring easy setup and 24/7 support.
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