Pipedream
Connect APIs, AI, databases and more
Founded
2019
Starting Price
$0
Category
Workflow Automation
Last updated March 10, 2026
About Pipedream
Pipedream is a developer-first workflow automation platform connecting 2,800+ APIs with custom code in JavaScript, Python, Go, or Bash at any step, combining low-code convenience with full programmatic control.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Code flexibility with JS, Python, Go, or Bash
- 2,800+ pre-built connectors
- Generous free tier
- Built-in debugging and data stores
- Serverless auto-scaling
Key Features
2,800+ Integrations
Pre-built triggers and actions for thousands of SaaS apps
Custom Code Steps
JavaScript, Python, Go, or Bash in any workflow step
Event-Driven Triggers
Webhooks, schedules, email, database changes, RSS feeds
Serverless Infrastructure
Auto-scaling compute with no management
AI Assistant
Generate workflows from natural language
GitOps
Sync workflows to GitHub for version control
Data Stores
Key-value stores for state persistence
Pipedream Connect
Embed integrations into your product
Pricing
Free
$0
- 100 credits/month
- 3 workflows
- 3 accounts
Basic
$29/month
Best For
API Orchestration
Chain API calls to sync CRMs, databases, and analytics
Internal Automation
Automate Slack alerts, GitHub triage, backups
Onboarding Workflows
Multi-step sequences on signup
AI Content Processing
AI APIs for classification and report generation
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