// about Activepieces
Activepieces is an open-source workflow automation platform that connects apps and automates tasks through a visual flow builder, with the option to self-host for complete data control. It supports 200+ integrations and allows teams to mix no-code steps with custom JavaScript or Python nodes for complex logic. Teams with privacy requirements or who want to avoid per-task Zapier pricing use Activepieces as a self-hosted automation backbone.