Step 1. Build with Tools
Zentrun supports any automation tool or API — but we recommend these three to get started quickly.
✅ Recommended Tools
1) Make.com
2) n8n
3) activepieces
🏗 Make.com (Cloud)
Best for: Visual-first users & creators Why it works well:
Drag-and-drop UI
Free plan available
Fast prototyping
Most popular among no-code creators and solopreneurs 👉 Learn more
🧩 Activepieces (Cloud)
Best for: Prompt-based apps, no-code AI agents Why it works well:
Free plan available
GPT blocks and agent support built-in
Open-source and MIT licensed
Less popular than Make.com, and pricing jumps significantly after the free tier 👉 Learn more
⚙️ n8n (Cloud)
Best for: Advanced automation & integrations Why it works well:
Powerful logic handling and branching
Extensive integration support
Free trial only — no ongoing free plan 👉 Learn more
🛠 n8n (Self-hosted)
Best for: Developers & technical users Why it works well:
Most popular self-hosted automation tool
Full flexibility with your own server
No subscription fees
Requires additional setup (e.g.,
ngrokor reverse proxy) 👉 Learn more
🧪 Activepieces (Self-hosted)
Best for: Open-source enthusiasts & lightweight hosting Why it works well:
MIT licensed
Easy to deploy via Docker
No hosting fees if you use your own server
Less mature and less popular than n8n 👉 Learn more
☁️ What is difference between cloud vs self-hosted
With the Cloud service, you don’t need to host the server yourself — but you’ll need to pay according to each service’s pricing plan.
In contrast, with the Self-hosted service, you can use the service without any subscription fees as long as you have your own server or computer. It’s more cost-effective, but it requires additional setup such as ngrok, which can be a bit of a hassle.
🔌 Already have your own tool or API?
Zentrun is tool-agnostic.
As long as your agent or automation has a public URL or accepts input, you can register it on Zentrun.
Need help?
💬 Get free 1:1 support through the chatbot in the bottom-right corner of Zentrun app.
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