n8n
Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
99
Static comparison
n8n vs Activepieces
n8n has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Activepieces
AI Agents & MCPs & AI Workflow Automation • (~400 MCP servers for AI agents) • AI Automation / AI Agent with MCPs • AI Workflows & AI Agents • MCPs for AI Agents
97
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Workflow Automation | Workflow Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | Fair-code, not OSI-approved | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | Sustainable Use License | MIT |
| Health | 99 | 98 |
| Shipping | 99 | 97 |
| ToolVitals score | 99 | 97 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 100 | 90 |
| GitHub stars | 208,561 | 25,221 |
| Forks | 61,250 | 4,390 |
| Watchers | 1,182 | 126 |
| Open issues | 1,247 | 795 |
| Last commit | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 1,411 | 517 |
| Commits (90d) | 3,987 | 1,290 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 79 | 27 |
| Releases (90d) | 30 | 18 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
Both tools are tracked under Workflow Automation, so this is a closer alternative comparison.
The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.
n8n is tracked as fair-code, not osi-approved with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Activepieces is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, n8n or Activepieces?
n8n has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are n8n and Activepieces direct alternatives?
Yes. ToolVitals classifies both tools in the Workflow Automation use case, so the score, health, shipping, source coverage, and license rows can be read as a close comparison.
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No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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