Pipefy

pipefy.com
Workflow Automation
Weekend Project

Workflow automation and process management platform for teams

How to Replace Pipefy

Overview

Pipefy is a no-code workflow automation platform that helps teams streamline processes, manage projects, and improve collaboration. It provides customizable pipelines, automation rules, and integrations to digitize and optimize business operations.

Features

41 features across 21 categories

Administration(2)

Pipeline Cloning

Duplicate existing pipelines with all settings and configurations.

Team Management

Manage team members, roles, and department hierarchies.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(4)

Advanced ReportingPremium

Create custom reports with drill-down analytics and exports.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Forecast completion times and identify at-risk cards using machine learning.

Process IntelligenceAIPremium

Analyze workflow bottlenecks and optimization opportunities with AI insights.

Reports & Analytics

Generate insights with customizable dashboards and performance metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(5)

Automation Rules

Create conditional logic to automatically route, assign, and update cards.

Custom WorkflowsPremium

Design complex multi-stage pipelines with conditional routing.

Recurring CardsPremium

Automatically create cards on a scheduled basis.

SLA ManagementPremium

Set and monitor service level agreements with automated escalations.

Smart RoutingAIPremium

Use AI to automatically route cards to the best available team member.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(2)

Comments & Mentions

Collaborate within cards with threaded comments and @mentions.

Real-time Collaboration

Enable team members to work together with live comments and updates.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core(1)

Pipeline Builder

Create and customize visual workflows with drag-and-drop pipeline builder.

Customization(1)

Custom BrandingPremium

White-label Pipefy with custom logos, colors, and domains.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Collection(2)

Form Builder

Design custom intake forms with conditional fields and validations.

Public Forms

Share intake forms publicly without requiring user accounts.

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

Data Management(4)

Custom Fields

Add unlimited custom fields to capture specific data for your workflow.

Data Backup & ExportPremium

Automated backups and ability to export all pipeline data.

Document ManagementPremium

Store and version-control documents within cards and pipelines.

File Attachments

Upload and store documents directly within cards.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Integration(3)

API Access

Access Pipefy data programmatically with REST and GraphQL APIs.

Email Integration

Create cards from emails and send updates via email notifications.

Webhooks

Trigger external actions with outgoing webhooks for third-party integrations.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Manage workflows on iOS and Android with native mobile applications.

Navigation(1)

Search & Filtering

Quickly find cards with advanced search and multi-field filtering options.

Notifications(1)

Notification Center

Customize alerts across email, Slack, and in-app notifications.

Organization(2)

Card RelationsPremium

Link related cards across different pipelines.

Priority & Labels

Organize cards with custom labels and priority levels.

Productivity(1)

Bulk OperationsPremium

Edit, move, or delete multiple cards at once.

Resource Management(1)

Capacity PlanningPremium

Monitor team workload and resource allocation across pipelines.

Security(3)

Advanced PermissionsPremium

Set field-level and action-level permissions for security.

SAML & SSOPremium

Implement enterprise single sign-on with SAML 2.0 authentication.

User Roles & Permissions

Control access with granular role-based permissions and visibility settings.

Task Management(2)

Due Date Management

Set, track, and receive notifications for card deadlines.

Task Management

Break down cards into subtasks with assignees and due dates.

Templates(2)

Card Templates

Create reusable card templates with predefined fields and values.

Pipeline Templates

Choose from pre-built templates for common business processes.

Time Management(1)

Time TrackingPremium

Log time spent on tasks and generate time reports.

Tracking(1)

Activity Feed

Track all changes and comments with complete audit trails.

Visualization(1)

Kanban Boards

Visualize workflow stages with interactive Kanban-style boards.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic workflow automation with limited cards and users

Starter

$29/mo
  • For small teams with essential automation needs

Professional

Popular
$79/mo
  • For growing teams with advanced features

Business

$199/mo
  • For large organizations with enterprise needs

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Pipefy

Monthly$29/mo
Yearly$348/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $108
SaaS
$348
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $324
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $540
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Pipefy alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Pipefy

Better Value
Monthly cost$290/mo
3-year total$10,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Pipefy saves ~$26,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

28 known integrations