ActivePieces vs Integrately

ActivePieces lets you build true AI Agents that can think, act, and communicate. These agents utilize the 434 tool connectors (pieces) when executing flows. ActivePieces also supports letting the AI write custom code steps internally. Integrately focuses solely on connecting applications and executing standard automation flows. Integrately users will not find native features for AI orchestration within the platform. If AI is core to your strategy, Integrately simply cannot compete with ActivePieces. The capability to orchestrate external models via ActivePieces' MCPs is a distinct technical advantage. ActivePieces is designed to transform generative AI into actionable intelligence. This difference is crucial for advanced businesses moving beyond simple 'if/then' logic.

Setting up an automation in Integrately is quick, thanks to 20 Million ready automations. Integrately’s SmartConnect technology automatically handles connection configuration. You can be live in three simple steps, perfect for non-technical users. ActivePieces uses a flexible visual canvas built for complexity and maximum control. ActivePieces requires more familiarity with concepts like APIs and flow logic. ActivePieces is designed for power; Integrately is designed for speed. Integrately wins for immediate, pain-free adoption and fast integration deployment. ActivePieces demands a steeper learning curve but unlocks far greater potential.

ActivePieces provides ultimate flexibility by allowing users to write custom code directly within steps. Developers can use multiple languages and leverage features like Webhooks and generic HTTP requests. Integrately limits users to its intuitive no-code builder and available pre-built steps. Integrately simply does not offer the ability to insert custom JavaScript or Python code. For highly unique, technically complex scenarios, ActivePieces is the only choice here. ActivePieces serves the developer community, while Integrately serves the average business user.

Integrately connects with a staggering 1400+ different business applications in its library. Their vast coverage ensures you can likely connect any two tools instantly. ActivePieces offers a smaller but growing library of 434 connectors, called "pieces." ActivePieces focuses on high-quality, enterprise-ready connectors designed for AI agent utilization. ActivePieces uses MCPs to allow external AI models to also access these 434 pieces. Integrately is better if you require connectivity to many niche or specialized apps.

ActivePieces offers paid plans that include 'unlimited tasks,' subject to a fair usage policy. ActivePieces scales primarily based on the number of active flows (10 or 50). Integrately’s pricing is strictly based on task volume, capping out at 150,000 tasks/month. Furthermore, Integrately counts internal actions like condition checks and searches as tasks. ActivePieces users get more buffer and better value for high-volume automation. Your task count can spike rapidly in Integrately, forcing costly upgrades.

ActivePieces is officially SOC 2 Type II compliant, a crucial requirement for many large organizations. ActivePieces offers SSO, Audit logs, and dedicated environments in its Enterprise plan. ActivePieces also allows flexible cloud or self-hosted deployment via Docker. Integrately’s top-tier plans focus on high task limits (150,000) and unlimited user seats. Integrately's compliance details are not publicly highlighted, making ActivePieces superior for heavily regulated industries.

ActivePieces offers advanced reliability features like flow versioning management. You can instantly restore an older, functional version if a mistake is introduced. ActivePieces also provides 'Tables' as a central, integrated data store for agents. Integrately features an Auto-Retry mechanism designed to handle temporary failures for 10.5 hours. Integrately lacks native tools for centralized data storage or rollbacks via version control. ActivePieces provides richer toolkits for complex process reliability.

Integrately is highly praised for its responsive 24/5 Live Chat Support across all paid tiers. Crucially, Integrately staff will often build complex, custom automations for users for free. ActivePieces Free users receive community support for questions and troubleshooting. Plus plan users receive email support from ActivePieces. If highly personalized, urgent technical help is your priority, Integrately clearly excels here.