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Pipedream vs Celigo

Pipedream logo

Pipedream

Software

Build reliable workflows in minutes, not months

From
Free
Rated
-
Celigo logo

Celigo

Software

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Pipedream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • They diverge on capability: Pipedream covers Node.js scripting, Celigo covers App integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pipedream and Celigo actually diverge.

Attributes where Pipedream and Celigo differ
AttributePipedreamCeligo
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile
Founded20182008

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

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 Pipedream

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

Only in Celigo

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Pipedream

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Celigo

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Pipedream if

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

Choose Celigo if

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

Questions people ask

Is Pipedream or Celigo better?
Neither clearly leads. Pipedream starts at Free and Celigo at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pipedream or Celigo?
Pipedream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pipedream and $400/month for Celigo.
Does Pipedream or Celigo run on more platforms?
Pipedream runs on Web, Api. Celigo runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Pipedream best used for?
Pipedream is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what Celigo is typically brought in for.
What can Pipedream do that Celigo cannot?
Pipedream covers Node.js scripting, Webhooks, Schedulers, Data transformation. Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Both handle Workflow builder, Error handling, Analytics, GDPR.

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