Pipedream

Pipedream sits between fully visual automation tools and writing everything from scratch: workflows combine pre-built app connectors with steps where you can drop in custom Node.js or Python code, all running on serverless infrastructure with no servers to manage. Built-in AI actions make it straightforward to add an LLM call, transcription, or embedding step into a larger workflow alongside traditional app integrations. The free tier includes a generous monthly allowance of workflow invocations, which covers many personal and small-business automations without paying anything; paid plans starting around $29/mo raise execution limits and add team features. The flexibility to write custom code is a major strength for developers, but it does mean non-technical users will get more out of a purely visual tool like Zapier, and debugging multi-step workflows with custom code requires comfort reading logs and error traces. Late 2025, Workday entered a definitive agreement to acquire Pipedream, integrating it into Workday's enterprise AI and automation platform. The core product remains available for independent use, but the acquisition may shift long-term product direction toward enterprise/Workday customers.