Pipedream

Connect APIs and run event-driven workflows with code when you need it.

automationworkflows
Websitepipedream.com
CategoryAPIs & automation
PricingFreemium
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ABOUT

What is Pipedream?

Pipedream is an API integration platform that lets you connect APIs, transform data and run serverless code in response to events. Workflows are built as a series of steps using Node.js, Python or pre-built actions, with built-in support for HTTP endpoints, cron schedules and webhook triggers. It targets developers who want to glue services together without managing infrastructure.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Step-level observabilityEvery workflow execution logs inputs, outputs and errors per step. This makes debugging data transformations significantly easier than black-box automation tools.
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Event-driven triggersHTTP endpoints, cron schedules, email and webhooks are first-class triggers, making Pipedream suitable for real-time integrations.
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Credit-based pricingThe current Free plan is for development. Startup includes 10,000 monthly usage credits for production, with additional credits billed after the allowance.
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No native version controlWorkflows lack built-in Git sync or branching, making team collaboration harder than with code-first alternatives like n8n or Temporal.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

The Pipedream community on Reddit and HN appreciates the generous free tier that includes unlimited testing in the builder and the ability to inspect every step's execution log. Developers like the step-level observability and the fast iteration cycle while building workflows. Criticisms include the credit system on paid plans being hard to predict and the lack of native Git-based workflow sync for team collaboration.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can I write custom code in Pipedream workflows?＋

Yes, each step supports Node.js or Python. You can also install any npm or pip package directly in the code step.

Can I use Pipedream for free?＋

Yes for development. The current Free plan includes the development environment and full building tools; serving external users in production requires Startup or Business.

Does Pipedream support webhook responses?＋

Yes, HTTP-triggered workflows can return a response synchronously, making Pipedream usable for webhook endpoints that need to reply within a timeout.