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What is Pipedream?

Pipedream is an AI-agent and workflow orchestration platform for developers that combines a visual Workflow builder, AI Agent Builder, and MCP servers to connect apps and APIs without manual integration stitching. It includes managed auth, One SDK, Send custom requests, and Templates, and connects with Gmail, Slack, Stripe, GitHub, Google Drive, Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion, Airtable, and Google Sheets. Used by Workday. Plans run Free $0/mo, Basic $29/mo, Advanced $49/mo, Connect $99/mo, and Business custom.

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Best for
Pipedream is best for developers who need to ship AI-powered automations and integrations quickly.
Pricing
Free $0/mo; Basic $29/mo; Advanced $49/mo; Connect $99/mo; Business Custom
API
Yes — Pipedream Connect offers a REST API plus TypeScript and Python SDKs for managing connected accounts and interacting with tools.

What does Pipedream do?

Pipedream handles AI-agent and workflow orchestration by combining a visual workflow builder, AI Agent Builder, and MCP servers with managed auth and prebuilt tools. You can prompt, edit, and deploy agents, then connect them to apps and APIs without stitching together every integration manually. The platform also supports custom requests and deploy triggers, so teams can move from idea to running automation in a single environment. At scale, Pipedream is trusted by 1,000,000+ developers and supports 3,000+ integrated apps and 10,000+ tools. Its team says it has managed data pipelines in excess of 10 million events per second, which helps explain the platform's emphasis on production workflows and secure execution. Workday is a named customer, and the product includes self-hosting plus security and compliance positioning for teams that need tighter control over sensitive data.

Why use Pipedream?

  • It combines agent building, workflow orchestration, and integration tooling in one platform, reducing handoffs between separate systems.
  • Managed authentication across 3,000+ apps lets teams connect external services without building and maintaining every OAuth flow themselves.
  • The 10,000+ tools surface gives builders prebuilt actions and triggers they can embed directly into products or agents.
  • Self-hosting support gives teams a deployment path when they need more control over infrastructure and data handling.
  • Security and compliance positioning, including HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II references, makes it easier to evaluate for sensitive workloads.

Who is Pipedream for?

  • Developers who want to connect APIs and ship automations without building every integration from scratch.
  • Product teams who need AI agents that can run workflows across many apps and tools.
  • Platform engineers who need managed authentication and production-ready integration infrastructure.
  • Operations teams who want repeatable workflows for notifications, data syncs, and approvals.
  • Teams handling sensitive data who need self-hosting and compliance-oriented deployment options.

What are Pipedream's key features?

AI Agent Builder

Build AI agents from prompts and deploy them with built-in services, using OpenAI or Anthropic for model calls and managed auth across 3,000+ apps.

Workflow builder

Create workflows with control flow operators, unlimited workflows on higher plans, and testing support so teams can automate multi-step processes before launch.

MCP servers

Create production-ready MCP servers that expose tools to agents, giving teams a standard way to connect external systems and ship agent-ready infrastructure.

One SDK

Use one SDK with REST API, TypeScript, and Python support to manage connected accounts and call tools without stitching together separate integrations.

Access 10k tools

Tap into 10,000+ tools and thousands of applications, including Gmail, Slack, Stripe, and GitHub, to cover common automation and agent tasks.

Managed auth for 3,000 apps

Handle authentication for 3,000+ integrated apps so users can connect services like Google Drive, Salesforce, and HubSpot without custom auth plumbing.

Send custom requests

Send custom requests when a built-in connector is not enough, letting teams reach APIs directly while still working inside Pipedream workflows.

Templates

Start from templates for common automations, then adapt them for apps like Notion, Airtable, and Google Sheets to reduce setup time.

What does Pipedream integrate with?

  • Gmail
  • Linear
  • Slack
  • Supabase
  • Shopify
  • Google Drive
  • Notion
  • Google Sheets
  • Anthropic
  • Airtable
  • AWS
  • HubSpot
  • OpenAI
  • Salesforce
  • Stripe
  • Zapier
  • Workato
  • Tray.ai
  • Make
  • Workday
  • String
  • Google Sheet
  • GitHub

What are Pipedream's use cases?

Developer API automations

Developers use Pipedream to connect APIs and ship automations without rebuilding every integration from scratch. They start with the Workflow builder, then use Send custom requests when an app needs a specific endpoint or payload, so they can launch reliable workflows faster.

AI agents across apps

Product teams use Pipedream to build AI agents that can run workflows across many apps and tools. With AI Agent Builder and Access 10k tools, they can wire an agent to fetch context, take actions, and complete multi-step tasks without stitching together separate systems.

Managed auth for platforms

Platform engineers use Pipedream to add production-ready integration infrastructure without building auth flows from scratch. Managed auth for 3,000 apps and One SDK help them expose connected accounts quickly, while MCP servers support cleaner tool access for internal or customer-facing products.

Ops workflows for approvals

Operations teams use Pipedream to automate notifications, data syncs, and approvals across Slack, Google Sheets, and Notion. Templates and Deploy triggers help them standardize repeatable processes, so routine handoffs happen on time and fewer requests get lost.

How does Pipedream work?

  1. Start by connecting your first app or data source, then choose a Workflow builder template or begin from scratch. Use the visual flow to map the trigger, actions, and any branching logic.
  2. Add AI Agent Builder steps when you want an agent to decide what to do next. Combine them with Access 10k tools or MCP servers to let the workflow reach across apps safely.
  3. Configure authentication with Managed auth for 3,000 apps, or bring your own connections through One SDK. Use Send custom requests when an integration needs a specific API call.
  4. Test the workflow end to end, then Deploy triggers to run it on schedule or in response to events. Keep refining with the built-in editor as your process changes.
  5. Scale the same setup across teams and products using Templates, the Powerful REST API and SDKs, and production-ready deployment options. Monitor runs and reuse components to keep automations consistent.

How much does Pipedream cost?

Free

$0/mo
  • 1M AI tokens
  • 3 active workflows
  • 3 connected accounts
  • Unlimited workflow testing
  • Pipedream Connect in development
  • Get started for free

Basic

$29/mo
  • 20M AI tokens
  • No usage limit (2k credits included)
  • 10 active workflows
  • 5 connected accounts

Advanced

$49/mo
  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • 50M AI tokens
  • Control flow operators
  • Unlimited workflows
  • Unlimited connected accounts
  • Apps
  • GitHub Sync

Connect

$99/mo
  • Pipedream Connect in production
  • Auth for 100 external users
  • $2 per additional user

Business

Custom
  • Volume pricing
  • Custom invoicing
  • Priority integration development
  • Dedicated support in Slack
  • Support for HIPAA workloads
  • Uptime and availability SLAs

Frequently asked questions

What is Pipedream?

Pipedream is an AI-agent and workflow orchestration platform for developers that combines a visual workflow builder, AI Agent Builder, and MCP servers to connect apps and APIs without manual integration stitching. It includes managed auth, One SDK, and custom requests, and is used by Workday. Plans run Free $0/mo, Basic $29/mo, Advanced $49/mo, Connect $99/mo, and Business custom.

How much does Pipedream cost? Is it free?

Pipedream has a free plan, with paid tiers including Basic at $29/mo, Advanced at $49/mo, Connect at $99/mo.

What is Pipedream used for? Who is it for?

Pipedream is used for AI Agent Builder, Workflow builder, and MCP servers. It's built for Developers, Product teams, and Platform engineers.

Does Pipedream have an API and what does it integrate with?

Pipedream Connect offers a REST API plus TypeScript and Python SDKs for managing connected accounts and interacting with tools. It integrates with Gmail, Linear, Slack, Supabase, Shopify, and 18 more.

Editor's read

Check the workflow and account ceilings on the lower tiers before committing. Free allows 3 active workflows and 3 connected accounts, Basic raises that to 10 workflows and 5 accounts, and Connect is the tier for production Pipedream Connect with 100 external users.

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