Pipedream

PipeDream is a developer-friendly automation tool that enables users to build, test, and deploy workflows using JavaScript and API-based integrations.

Code-first automation with JavaScript and API workflows.

Serverless execution environment for event-driven tasks.

Pre-built integrations with popular SaaS tools and APIs.

Pipedream

Considerations

PipeDream is best suited for developers and technical users who prefer a code-driven approach to automation.

Best for API-based workflows and scripting

Unlike no-code tools like Zapier and Make, PipeDream is designed for developers who need serverless functions and API automations.

More flexibility but requires coding skills

PipeDream allows users to write and run JavaScript directly in workflows, making it highly customisable but less beginner-friendly.

Free for light usage, paid for scalability

PipeDream’s free tier is generous for occasional automation, but scaling workflows may require a paid plan for additional execution time.

Best for:

  • Developers building custom API-based automations.
  • Teams needing serverless automation capabilities.
  • Businesses looking for code-driven workflow execution.
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About the author

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Ewoud Uphof

I’ve helped B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 15 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from random tactics to repeatable, scalable results.

15 years experience

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PipeDream is a developer-friendly automation tool that enables users to build, test, and deploy workflows using JavaScript and API-based integrations.

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