Automation tools like Zapier are easy to start with, but once workflows scale, the costs can grow. After running automations in production for a while, I decided to try out an open-source platform called ActivePieces. In this video, I break down what ActivePieces looks like in 2025, how it actually works in real-world setups, and whether it’s a practical replacement for Zapier for developers and technical teams. ❤️ More about us Radically better observability stack: Written tutorials: Example projects: 📱 Socials Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @betterstack LinkedIn: 📌 Chapters: 0:00 – The Open-Source Alternative to Zapier 0:46 – What is ActivePieces in 2025? ( stars, 100k+ users) 2:12 – 526 MCP tools inside Claude (no plugins) 1:46 – Walkthrough of ActivePieces 3:18 – Real pricing breakdown – Zapier vs ActivePieces Cloud vs Self-hosted 4:26 – The honest downsides nobody talks about (RAM, integrations, enterprise gaps) 4:58 – Who this is perfect for in 2025 (and who should stay on Zapier)