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Celigo vs Pipedream

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Celigo

Automation Integration

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pipedream

Automation Integration

Build reliable workflows in minutes, not months

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pipedream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; Pipedream the Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.
  • They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, Pipedream covers Node.js scripting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Celigo and Pipedream actually diverge.

Attributes where Celigo and Pipedream differ
AttributeCeligoPipedream
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Api
Founded20082018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • 800+ apps
  • Custom APIs
  • ERPs
  • CRMs

Only in Pipedream

  • Node.js scripting
  • Webhooks
  • Schedulers
  • Data transformation
  • Git integration
  • 500+ apps
  • REST API
  • Custom code

Both cover

  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Pipedream
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Pipedream
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Pipedream
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot Pipedream

Pipedream

  • Workflow Automationnot Celigo
  • Data Integrationnot Celigo
  • Process Automationnot Celigo
  • App Integrationnot Celigo
  • API Connectivitynot Celigo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

Pipedream

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Pipedream's pricing page on 26 December 2023 listed Free at $0/month (750 credits/mo, 3 active workflows, 3 connected accounts), Basic at $19/month billed annually (2,000 credits, 20 workflows), Advanced at $49/month billed annually (5,000 credits, unlimited workflows), and Business at $99/month billed annually (dedicated VPC, SSO); Enterprise is by contact only.

Pricing, plan by plan

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Pipedream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100000 executions/month
    • 1000 sources
    • Community support
  • Pro$50/month
    • 500000 executions/month
    • Unlimited sources
    • Email support
  • Business$250/month
    • Unlimited executions
    • Priority support
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo review

Choose Pipedream if

  • You need node.js scripting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want webhooks.
Pipedream review

Questions people ask

Is Celigo or Pipedream better?
Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and Pipedream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celigo or Pipedream?
Pipedream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for Pipedream.
Does Celigo or Pipedream run on more platforms?
Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. Pipedream runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Pipedream for free?
Yes. Pipedream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Celigo best used for?
Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what Pipedream is typically brought in for.
What can Celigo do that Pipedream cannot?
Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Pipedream covers Node.js scripting, Webhooks, Schedulers, Data transformation. Both handle Workflow builder, Error handling, Analytics, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Celigo: How much does Celigo cost?

Celigo pricing is not publicly disclosed; the vendor requires direct contact with sales to obtain pricing quotes based on your endpoint and workflow requirements.

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Pipedream: What does Pipedream's free plan include?

The free plan provides access to Workflows and Connect for development purposes with limited active workflows and connected accounts. Development and testing workflows consume no credits.

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Celigo: What is Celigo's pricing model?

Celigo uses a flat-rate subscription model based on endpoints and flows, not per-transaction costs; customers must contact sales for actual pricing for each tier.

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Pipedream: How does Pipedream's credit-based billing work?

Pipedream charges one credit per 30 seconds of compute time at the default 256MB memory level. Increasing memory to 512MB doubles the credit cost. Paid plans include a base monthly credit allotment plus a platform fee.

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Celigo: Is there a free trial for Celigo?

Yes, Celigo offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited access to the platform; no credit card is required to start the trial.

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Pipedream: What actions and operations consume credits?

Action executions, tool calls via MCP, deployed trigger emissions, and Connect proxy requests consume credits. Free operations include listing apps, account management, and the first 30 seconds of public registry source executions.

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Celigo: What are the Celigo pricing tiers?

Celigo offers Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions; specific pricing for each is not published and requires sales contact, with Enterprise including unlimited endpoints and premium support.

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Pipedream: How is Pipedream's Connect feature billed?

Connect billing includes API usage charges for operations and compute, plus per-end-user charges based on unique external users connecting accounts, not the number of accounts.

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Pipedream: What happens if I downgrade my plan?

Plan downgrades take effect at the end of the current billing cycle, and the new plan's limits are enforced at that time. Cancellation also takes effect at the end of the current period.

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