Which open-source alternative to Zapier fits your automations
n8n and Activepieces are the closest general-purpose replacements for Zap-style app-to-app automations, while Node-RED suits event-driven and industrial flows and Windmill suits script-first teams. If your renewal is driven by per-task pricing, data residency or lock-in, start by sorting your Zaps into those three groups, because the right tool depends more on what the automations do than on which app they touch. Most teams find that the majority of their Zaps are simple trigger-and-action flows between SaaS apps, and those map well to n8n or Activepieces, while a smaller set of scripted or device-facing logic may need a different tool. Teams look for alternatives for a few licensing reasons that you should check before you commit. n8n's main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License, which permits internal business and non-commercial use, and files with .ee in their name require an n8n Enterprise License. Activepieces is MIT licensed, except for content under packages/ee/ and packages/server/api/src/app/ee, which carries a separate commercial license. Windmill's source compiled without the enterprise feature flag is under AGPLv3 and Apache-2.0, but its prebuilt Community Edition images include proprietary code that is free for internal use and requires a commercial license for managed services or resale. Node-RED is Apache-2.0 licensed. Read the license for the exact edition you plan to run, not only the project's headline license. Before you start a rebuild, confirm your export options. Zapier's JSON import and export is available only on Team and Enterprise plans, and account owners and super admins can export all Zaps from all users, delivered by email from Settings, Security and data. If you are on a Free or Professional plan, confirm with Zapier whether you can reach the export, because you cannot rebuild from JSON without it. The Zapier help article on importing and exporting Zaps explains the process, and you should use the export as your inventory of triggers, actions and fields.
Four open-source options and when each one fits
Each option below can run inside your own infrastructure and replace some or all Zapier workflows, but they differ in license terms, editor style and the kind of team they suit. The cards set out what each license requires you to check and the main trade-off to weigh before you pick one.
n8n for node-based workflows
n8n is a node-based workflow builder whose main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License. That license allows internal business use and non-commercial use, but files with .ee in the name require a valid n8n Enterprise License, so confirm which features your rebuilt workflows depend on. Without a license key, n8n runs as the free Community edition, and a Business or Enterprise key enables the paid editions. Docker Compose and major cloud installs are documented. The trade-off is license scope: check whether a paid edition is needed for the features you plan to use before you commit.
Activepieces for an MIT core
Activepieces is MIT (Expat) licensed, which makes its core the most permissive of the four. Content under packages/ee/ and packages/server/api/src/app/ee sits under a separate commercial license, so an audit of your deployment should list which enterprise directories you actually run. Its piece-based connectors are a natural place to map Zapier apps one for one. The trade-off is that connector coverage must be verified app by app against your Zapier inventory before you assume a parity match.
Node-RED for event-driven flows
Node-RED is a low-code, flow-based tool for event-driven applications, released under Apache-2.0 and maintained as an OpenJS Foundation project. It fits teams that wire together devices, message queues and HTTP events more than SaaS-to-SaaS record updates. Zapier-style app connectors exist in the community ecosystem but are less central than in n8n or Activepieces, so confirm each SaaS integration before planning. The trade-off is fit: Node-RED suits event and IoT-adjacent automation well, but a sales or marketing Zap library may need more custom nodes.
Windmill for script-driven automation
Windmill source code compiled without the enterprise feature flag is under AGPLv3 and Apache-2.0. Prebuilt Community Edition images include proprietary code that is free for internal use, while managed services or reselling need a commercial license. Self-hosting uses Docker Compose or Kubernetes Helm charts, with support for external PostgreSQL such as AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL or Azure. The trade-off is licensing layers: choose between building from source with the flag off or using prebuilt images, and get legal review if you plan to offer automations to others.
Which option fits your team, by situation
Teams leaving Zapier for cost are usually paying per task on high-volume, simple trigger-and-action flows. Self-hosting moves that spend from per-task fees to infrastructure, hosting and staff time, so the savings depend on how many flows you run, how often they fire and how much maintenance they need. Start by shortlisting n8n, which has a broad connector library and documented Docker Compose installs.
- Shortlist n8n first: Its Community edition runs without a license key, so you can test the cost model before committing.
- Check the license: The main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License, which covers internal business use but not managed services or reselling.
- Count the recurring costs: Hosting, backups, upgrades and on-call time recur every month, while the rebuild is largely one-time.
- Plan the rebuild: Export your Zaps as JSON from an account owner or super admin, then recreate app connections, since they must be checked after import.
- Ask for a quote: Request the scope of hosting, rebuild and support in writing so the comparison against your current Zapier invoice is like for like.
Confirm the license terms and connector coverage for each app you depend on before you size the environment.
When automation flows move personal, financial or health data between systems, the main reason to self-host is keeping that data in a region or network you control. Self-hosted platforms run inside your cloud account, data center or private network, so the question shifts to where the workflow engine, its database and its logs live. Shortlist Activepieces or n8n for a web-based builder that you can deploy entirely in your own environment.
- Shortlist Activepieces first: Its core is MIT (Expat) licensed, which makes it easier to review the code path that handles your data.
- Check the license: Files under packages/ee/ and packages/server/api/src/app/ee are under a separate commercial license, so confirm which features you need sit outside those paths.
- Map data flows: Identify where execution data, credentials and logs are stored, and confirm the database location.
- Recreate connections securely: Plan how credentials will be stored and rotated after moving from Zapier's hosted connections.
- Confirm with the vendor: Ask in writing where any telemetry or update checks send data, and document the answer.
Your team must still build the network controls, encryption and access model that Zapier's hosted service previously provided.
Engineering teams often outgrow Zapier when flows need custom logic, versioned code, reviews and tests. Those teams generally want code as a first-class part of the workflow rather than a side feature. Shortlist Windmill, which is built around scripts and exposes deployment through Docker Compose or Kubernetes Helm charts.
- Shortlist Windmill first: Scripts, flows and schedules are designed for code review and repeatable deployment.
- Check the license: Source compiled without the enterprise feature flag is under AGPLv3 and Apache-2.0, but prebuilt Community Edition images include proprietary code that is free for internal use only.
- Choose the deployment method: Decide between Docker Compose for smaller installs and Kubernetes Helm charts for platform-managed clusters.
- Plan the database: Windmill documents external PostgreSQL options such as AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL and Azure, which shifts backup and patching responsibilities.
- Set up source control: Decide how scripts move from development to production, and who approves changes.
Your engineers will own testing, dependency updates and the AGPL obligations that apply if you modify and distribute the software.
Some Zapier replacements are really event pipelines: sensor readings, device messages, industrial signals or message brokers that trigger local actions. Zapier's model centers on SaaS app triggers, so these flows often need a different tool. Shortlist Node-RED, a low-code, flow-based tool for event-driven applications that is an OpenJS Foundation project under Apache-2.0.
- Shortlist Node-RED first: Its flow model suits event handling at the edge and integration with devices and protocols.
- Check the license: Node-RED is released under Apache-2.0, so review the license of each node package you install from its community library.
- Assess connector gaps: Confirm that the protocols and devices you need have maintained nodes, because SaaS connectors are not the focus.
- Plan for scale and failover: Decide how flows run on constrained hardware and how restarts and message loss are handled.
- Document flow ownership: Flows built by operations staff need named owners and change records.
Your team will need to build monitoring, secret handling and any high-availability design, since these are not provided out of the box for every deployment.
Banks, healthcare providers and public bodies often run internal automations that touch regulated records, and they need evidence that access, change and data handling are controlled. Self-hosting gives you that control, but it also makes the compliance work your responsibility. Shortlist n8n when the flows are internal and you need an edition with enterprise features, then compare its license terms carefully.
- Check the license first: The Sustainable Use License permits internal business use, while files with .ee in their name require a valid n8n Enterprise License.
- Confirm edition features: Adding a Business or Enterprise license key enables those editions, so verify in writing which controls each includes.
- Define access and change control: Map role-based access, approval steps for workflow changes and logging of executions.
- Build the evidence trail: Keep exported definitions, configuration baselines and access reviews that an auditor can sample.
- Engage independent assessors: DeployOpen prepares systems and evidence for assessment, but auditors and certification bodies issue any attestation.
Your compliance and security teams will need to confirm which internal use cases the license permits before any regulated data enters a flow.
How Zapier's main capabilities map to open-source options
This table maps the main Zapier capabilities to n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED and Windmill, with a coverage note for each. Read the notes as a starting point for a pilot, since connector counts and feature details change and must be confirmed against each project's current catalog and documentation.
| Capability | Covering option | Coverage note |
|---|---|---|
| App triggers and actions | n8n, Activepieces | Both ship prebuilt app nodes or pieces, but the coverage of your specific SaaS apps must be checked one by one. Confirm connector counts against each project's current catalog. |
| Multi-step Zaps with branching and filters | n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED | Branching and conditional routing are core flow features in all three. Complex Zaps with nested paths usually need rework, not a direct copy. |
| Formatting and data mapping | n8n, Windmill, Node-RED | Expression and transform steps exist in each tool, but syntax differs from Zapier's formatter. Plan to rewrite mappings during the rebuild. |
| Webhooks (inbound triggers) | n8n, Node-RED, Windmill | Each can expose webhook endpoints from your own server. You will manage the URL, TLS and firewall rules that Zapier currently hosts for you. |
| Scheduled runs | n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED, Windmill | Cron-style scheduling is generally available, but confirm time zone handling and behavior when a run overlaps or the host restarts. |
| Shared team folders and permissions | n8n, Activepieces, Windmill | Team and role features vary by edition. Confirm which sharing and access controls are in the community build and which need a commercial license. |
| Connection management | All four | Credentials are not carried over from Zapier. Each connection must be recreated and stored in your own secret handling, which is a planning item for the rebuild. |
| Error handling and run history | n8n, Windmill, Node-RED | Execution logs and retries are available, but retention, alerting and log export depend on your setup. Confirm alerting options before relying on them. |
| JSON export of Zaps | Zapier export as input to all four | Zapier's JSON export is available only on Team and Enterprise plans and serves as a rebuild inventory, not a file the open-source tools import directly. Expect manual translation. |
Using Zapier's JSON export as a rebuild inventory
Zapier's JSON export is most useful as a planning inventory, not as a file you can load into another tool. Zapier supports importing and exporting Zap workflows only as JSON files, and only on Team and Enterprise plans. Free and Professional accounts cannot use the feature, so if you are on a lower plan, you will need to document your Zaps by hand or move to a higher tier for the inventory step. Start by confirming which plan the account is on, because that decides whether the export is available at all. If you own the account or are a super admin, you can export all Zap workflows from all users in the account from Settings, then Security and data. Zapier sends the export by email, so agree in advance who receives it and where it is stored, since the file lists your automation logic. Open the JSON and pull out, for each Zap: the name, the trigger app and event, every action app and event in order, any filters or paths, the owner, and whether the Zap is on. Record the app connection each step uses, but do not copy secrets, tokens or passwords into your spreadsheet. Put the owner and a business purpose on every row so you know who must sign off on the rebuild. Treat the export as a planning aid. The JSON describes Zapier's own structure, so it will not import into n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED or Windmill. Each target needs its own rebuild, and after any import in Zapier itself the Zaps must be turned on and their app connections checked, so plan for that verification. Ask each target vendor which connectors match the apps in your inventory, and mark any app with no equivalent as a gap that needs a custom integration or a different design.
What you give up when you leave Zapier and the usual workarounds
Moving from Zapier to a self-hosted platform trades a managed service for control over your data and cost. The gaps below cluster around connector breadth, uptime ownership, support, edition differences and team governance, and each has a workaround you can price and test before you commit.
Fewer prebuilt connectors
Zapier's catalog covers a very long list of SaaS apps, and the long tail is where self-hosted platforms usually differ. Expect some apps to lack a native node or piece, especially niche line-of-business tools. The usual workaround is an HTTP request step calling the app's REST API, or a custom connector you build and maintain yourself. Before migrating, map every app in your Zap inventory to a native node and list the ones that will need custom work.
No vendor-managed uptime
On Zapier, the vendor operates the runtime. Self-hosting moves availability, patching, scaling and failover to your team or your implementation partner. Define who gets paged when a workflow stops, how queued runs are retried, and where logs are kept. Ask each vendor what its documentation says about high availability and recommended database setup before you size the environment.
Support limited to community or paid tiers
Community editions rely on public forums and issue trackers, with no response commitment from the vendor. Paid support is sold as a separate contract, and its scope, response times and included environments vary by vendor and tier. Confirm in writing what a support contract covers, whether it includes upgrade help, and who answers when a connector breaks after an app API change.
Free and paid edition differences
Feature sets differ between free, business and enterprise editions, and the gap matters most for n8n and Windmill. Features such as SSO, audit logging, advanced permissions or enterprise-only nodes may sit behind a license key or a commercial license. Check the license terms for your use case, including whether internal business use is permitted, before you design the architecture around a feature.
Team governance needs configuration
Zapier gives account owners and super admins built-in controls over shared Zaps and connections. Self-hosted platforms need you to configure role-based access, credential ownership, environment separation and approval steps yourself. Decide early who can create flows, who can see stored credentials and how production and test instances are kept apart, then verify each control against the platform's documentation.
Connections must be recreated
Exports from Zapier and Make carry the workflow logic but not the live app connections. After import, each Zap must be turned on and each app connection re-authorized, and Make requires the same recreation of connections after a blueprint import. Plan a credential inventory with owners, and rotate secrets into your chosen vault rather than copying them between tools.
What self-hosting Zapier replacements costs over several years
This table lists each cost component of moving off Zapier, who gets paid for it, and whether it is one-time or recurring. No subscription or hosting prices are supplied here, so use the rows to build your own multi-year model and the quote checklist to request matching figures from vendors and providers.
| Cost component | Who is paid | One-time or recurring | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapier subscription and task charges | Zapier | Recurring | Plan tier, task volume and the number of active Zaps. Exporting JSON requires a Team or Enterprise plan, so confirm your current tier before you plan the exit. |
| Open-source licence or edition fees | Vendor, if you buy a commercial edition | Recurring, if applicable | n8n Business or Enterprise keys, Activepieces commercial packages under packages/ee, and Windmill commercial licences for managed services or resale. Community use may cost nothing in licence fees, so verify the terms that apply to your use. |
| Cloud or on-prem infrastructure | Cloud provider or your data centre | Recurring | Number of workflow runners and workers, peak execution volume, redundancy and region. Size from your Zapier task history. |
| External PostgreSQL database | Cloud provider or database team | Recurring | Managed database tier, storage growth, backup retention and high availability. Windmill documents external PostgreSQL such as AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL and Azure, and other platforms may need similar planning. |
| Migration and discovery | DeployOpen or internal team | One-time | Number of Zaps, inventory quality from the JSON export, and how many include custom code or multi-step logic. Confirm the scope in writing before work starts. |
| Connector rebuilds | DeployOpen or internal team | One-time | Count of apps without a native connector on the chosen platform, and the custom HTTP or API work needed. Check each target connector before estimating. |
| Credential and connection recreation | Internal team | One-time | Zapier app connections are not portable in the export, so each connection must be recreated and tested. Confirm which credentials need rotation under your security policy. |
| Monitoring, upgrades and backups | DeployOpen, managed provider or internal team | Recurring | Release cadence of the chosen platform, patch windows, backup frequency and alerting coverage. Ask whether a retainer covers upgrades and continuous support. |
| Internal skills and training | Staff time | One-time and recurring | Team familiarity with workflow tools, JavaScript or code nodes, and on-call coverage. Budget for ongoing ownership, not only the launch. |
How to migrate off Zapier in phases
The sequence moves Zaps from Zapier's cloud to a self-hosted platform one workflow at a time, so each cutover is checked against known behavior before the old Zap is switched off. The output is a tested, documented replacement for each Zap and a retired Zapier account.
Export and inventory all Zaps
Confirm your plan first: JSON import and export is available only on Team and Enterprise plans, and the account owner or a super admin can export all Zap workflows from every user in the account, delivered by email from Settings, then Security and data. Keep the JSON files in a controlled location, since they describe triggers, actions and mapped fields. Build a spreadsheet with one row per Zap, listing owner, trigger app, action apps, schedule, and whether it is enabled. Done when every active and paused Zap appears in the inventory and the JSON files are archived.
Classify workflows by criticality and connector coverage
Mark each Zap by business impact, data sensitivity and frequency of runs. Then check whether each connector it uses has an equivalent in n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED or Windmill, or whether you will need a custom HTTP request or script. Flag any Zap that touches regulated data, payments or customer communications for later phases. Done when every row has a criticality rating and a connector status, and the list of connectors without a clear equivalent is reviewed with the workflow owners.
Choose the target platform for each workflow
Assign each Zap to a target based on its connectors, the logic it needs and the skills of the team that will maintain it. Review licensing before you commit: n8n's main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License and its .ee files need an n8n Enterprise License, Activepieces is MIT licensed except for the ee directories, Node-RED is Apache-2.0, and Windmill's terms differ between compiled source and prebuilt images. Record the license decision alongside each target. Done when a written decision exists for every workflow and each license position has been confirmed with legal or procurement.
Stand up the self-hosted platform
Deploy the chosen platforms inside your own environment using the vendors' documented methods, such as Docker Compose or Kubernetes Helm charts for Windmill, and the hosting guide for n8n. Set up an external PostgreSQL database if your standards require managed database services, and configure backups, TLS, access control and logging before any workflow runs. Confirm which edition you are running and whether a license key is needed. Done when each platform passes a health check, backups restore in a test, and access is limited to named administrators.
Rebuild workflows and recreate connections
Rebuild each Zap on its target platform using the JSON export as a reference for steps, filters and field mappings. Connections are never carried over from Zapier, so create every app credential again in the new platform, using service accounts where possible and recording which person or system owns each one. Test each rebuilt workflow with sample data in a non-production environment. Done when every rebuilt workflow runs in test, every credential is stored only in the new platform, and the owner signs off on the test results.
Pilot with low-risk Zaps
Move a small set of low-criticality workflows first, such as internal notifications or data sync between non-sensitive tools. Run them live and watch for failed runs, duplicate events, timing differences and mapping errors. Adjust retry logic, error notifications and logging based on what you observe. Done when the pilot workflows have run without unexplained failures for a period your team agrees in advance and each issue has a recorded fix.
Run in parallel and compare outputs
For each higher-criticality workflow, run the old Zap and the new workflow side by side, and compare what each one produces in the destination systems. Check record counts, field values, timestamps and error handling, and make sure the two do not write duplicates into shared systems. Where a workflow cannot run in parallel safely, use a staging destination. Done when output comparisons match for the agreed test period and each difference has a documented explanation or fix.
Cut over and decommission with credential rotation
Turn off each Zap in Zapier only after its replacement has passed parallel checks, and keep the Zap in a paused state for a rollback window your team defines. Once all workflows are retired, disconnect the Zapier app connections, rotate every credential that was used in Zapier, revoke any tokens issued to Zapier, and remove users who no longer need access. Keep the JSON exports and inventory as records. Done when Zapier shows no active Zaps, all credentials used there have been rotated or revoked, and the decommission checklist is signed by the owner.
Questions buyers ask before moving off Zapier
How much effort does a migration off Zapier take?
Effort depends mainly on how many Zaps you run, how many apps and connections they use, and how much logic sits inside each one. Zapier's JSON export carries the workflow structure, but it does not carry working credentials, so every app connection has to be recreated and tested on the new platform. Teams should also expect to rebuild filters, formatting steps and error handling by hand, because those details are where imported workflows most often diverge from the originals. Ask any implementation partner to base the estimate on a written inventory of your Zaps, grouped by app and by complexity, rather than on a flat per-Zap figure.
Can an internal team migrate Zaps without outside help?
Yes, a platform team with workflow experience can do it, provided it has the time and the access. The work usually breaks into three parts: inventorying the Zaps, rebuilding and testing each workflow, and running the old and new automations side by side before cutover. Teams without experience in credential handling, secrets management or production monitoring tend to struggle most in the second and third parts. Outside help is most useful for hardening the hosting, setting up backups and upgrades, and writing the runbook that keeps the platform supported after handover.
What licensing should I check for n8n and Windmill before adopting them?
Read the license terms against your actual use before you commit. n8n's main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License, which permits internal business use and non-commercial or personal use, while files with .ee in their name require a valid n8n Enterprise License. Without a license key, n8n runs as the free Community edition, and a Business or Enterprise key enables those editions. For Windmill, source compiled without the enterprise feature flag is under AGPLv3 and Apache-2.0, but prebuilt Community Edition images include proprietary code that is free for internal use, while managed services or reselling require a commercial license. Confirm with your legal team how you plan to deploy and whether any customer-facing use is involved.
Can I import Zap exports directly into another automation tool?
No, not directly. Zapier exports and imports Zap workflows only as JSON files, and only on Team and Enterprise plans, so the file is useful as a blueprint and inventory but not as a runnable workflow on another platform. Each target tool uses its own node model, so you rebuild the logic in its editor. After any import on Zapier itself, Zaps must be turned on and their app connections checked. Account owners and super admins can export all Zap workflows from all users in the account, which Zapier sends by email from Settings, Security and data. Confirm your plan level early, because Free and Professional accounts cannot use the export.
What does ongoing maintenance of a self-hosted automation platform involve?
Maintenance is recurring work, and it is the cost most often underestimated. It includes applying platform upgrades and testing them against your workflows, patching the host operating system and container images, maintaining the database and its backups, rotating credentials, and watching logs and failed runs. Where you run Windmill, the documented options include Docker Compose or Kubernetes Helm charts, with external PostgreSQL such as AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL or Azure, so the database operations model is a decision to make early. Ask whether the cost of this work sits with your staff, a retainer, or a mix of both.
What should I ask for in a fixed-scope quote for a Zapier migration?
Ask for a written scope that names the platform, the hosting environment and the exact Zaps or workflow groups in scope. A useful quote states the inventory method, which connections will be recreated and tested, how cutover and rollback will work, what documentation and handover you receive, and which backup and upgrade tasks are included. DeployOpen works on fixed-scope engagements, with scope, deliverables and timelines agreed in writing before work starts, and it does not publish a price list, so the quote follows from that written scope. Ask separately about any ongoing support or upgrade retainer, since those recur after the migration ends.
Which cost components should I compare across the options?
Compare the subscription or license cost, the hosting cost, the labor to rebuild and test, and the recurring cost of operations. Zapier charges per task under its plans, and self-hosting replaces that with infrastructure and staff time, so the break-even depends on your task volume and how often workflows change. Open-source platforms have no per-task fee, but some editions or features may require a commercial license, as with n8n Enterprise or Windmill managed services. Ask every vendor and partner to show these components separately so you can model each one against your own volumes.
License checks to run before you commit to a replacement
Before you commit to n8n, confirm that your intended use fits its license. The main codebase is under the Sustainable Use License, which permits use for internal business purposes or for non-commercial and personal use. That covers a company running its own automations for its own operations. It does not automatically cover offering automation as a service to customers, embedding n8n in a product you sell, or running it for a subsidiary or third party. Files with .ee in their name require a valid n8n Enterprise License, so a platform team should list which features it plans to use and check each against the license file. Ask n8n in writing how the terms apply to your deployment model, and have legal counsel review the result.
Activepieces needs a different check. Its code is MIT (Expat) licensed, but content under packages/ee/ and packages/server/api/src/app/ee sits under a separate commercial license. A rebuild that uses only the MIT portions carries different obligations from one that enables enterprise paths. Record which directories your build and configuration touch, and confirm with the vendor whether any features your Zapier replacement needs, such as particular administration or access controls, live in the commercial paths. Do not assume that a feature is free because the surrounding project is open source.
Windmill's terms depend on how you obtain the software. Source compiled without the enterprise feature flag is under AGPLv3 and Apache-2.0. Prebuilt Community Edition images include proprietary code that is free for internal use, but managed services or reselling require a commercial license. If you build from source for internal use, the terms differ from pulling a prebuilt image. If you plan to run Windmill for clients or sell automation services built on it, a commercial license is needed in either case. Treat this as a decision to make early, because it determines which artifact your deployment pipeline should pull. Confirm the current terms with Windmill and your counsel before you rely on either path.
How DeployOpen scopes, migrates and supports the replacement
DeployOpen is a Chainscore Labs company that plans, implements, hardens, backs up and documents self-hosted open-source platforms inside your own cloud accounts, data centers or air-gapped networks. For a Zapier replacement, we start from a written, fixed scope so you know which Zaps move, which connections are rebuilt and what evidence you receive at the end.
How we scope
- Inventory every Zap exported from your Team or Enterprise account, with owners, triggers, actions and connected apps.
- Classify each Zap by business owner, data sensitivity and whether it touches regulated or on-premises systems.
- Agree the scope, deliverables and timeline in writing before any build work starts, with a quote following from that scope.
How we build
- Deploy the chosen platform, such as n8n, Activepieces, Node-RED or Windmill, in your environment using documented Docker Compose or Kubernetes installs.
- Rebuild priority workflows, recreate app connections with least-privilege credentials and map each Zap to its replacement.
- Run security testing on the deployed workflows and APIs, and configure secrets management, access controls and logging.
How we hand over
- Provide documentation covering architecture, workflow inventory, credential ownership, backup and restore steps, and runbooks.
- Walk your operations and automation owners through the replacements and confirm each rebuilt workflow matches its original behavior.
- Deliver compliance readiness evidence for your assessor, noting that independent auditors and certification bodies issue any reports or certifications.
How we support
- Offer ongoing support, upgrades and continuous testing as a retainer after handover, scoped in writing.
- Handle platform upgrades, backups and recovery tests on the schedule your change process requires.
- Confirm with the platform vendor which license edition covers your use, since n8n, Windmill and Activepieces licensing differ by component.
