Pipedream
Automation Free tier (card may be required)
AuthenticationFree tier (card may be required)
Rate limitFree tier: 100,000 invocations per month (plus daily compute limits). Generous for personal projects
Documentation: pipedream.com · Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
Pipedream is a developer-focused automation platform: you get HTTP endpoints (webhooks) instantly, connect 1,000+ apps with built-in auth, and write real Node.js, Python, Go, or Bash code in each step. The free tier gives you a solid daily allowance of runs, making it perfect for serverless glue between APIs without managing any infrastructure.
Details
Free tier, but a card may be required to sign up.
Auth: Free tier (card may be required)
Rate limit: Free tier: 100,000 invocations per month (plus daily compute limits). Generous for personal projects
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: developer business personal
Setup
- Sign up free at pipedream.com
- Click New Workflow and choose a trigger. HTTP/Webhook gives you a live URL instantly
- Add steps: pick pre-built app actions or write Node.js/Python code inline
- Connect your accounts (Gmail, Slack, etc.) through Pipedream's one-click OAuth
- Deploy the workflow and test it with a request to your URL
Example
Create a workflow at pipedream.com. You instantly get a URL like https://eoabc123.m.pipedream.netUse cases
- Receive webhooks from Stripe and forward cleaned-up data to Slack or email
- Run a scheduled script every hour that checks a price and alerts you
- Build quick API mashups without a server (e.g. weather → calendar → notification)