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Pipedream
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Pipedream Connect is an integration platform that provides managed authentication and access to over 3,000 APIs and 10,000+ prebuilt tools and triggers. It enables developers to build AI agents, chatbots, workflow builders, and other integrations with full code-level control and secure credential management.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Nov 1, 2026
A good fit for
- Developers building AI agents, chatbots, workflow builders, or SaaS apps needing extensive API integrations with managed auth.
Know the limitations
- Usage credits are required for production usage beyond the free tier, with costs per credit after included amounts.
What you can do
- Building AI products that interact with users or run AI-driven asynchronous tasks using any AI API or LLM.
- In-app messaging by sending messages to Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, or other apps directly from your product.
Features
- Managed authentication for 3,000+ APIs with hosted OAuth clients and automatic token refresh.
- Access to 10,000+ prebuilt tools and triggers from Pipedream's public registry for actions and event streaming.
- A proxy to send any API request to any endpoint with user credentials attached, supporting any HTTP method.
- MCP servers that provide AI agents with access to 10,000+ tools through a single endpoint with per-user authentication.
- Custom OAuth clients can be used or Pipedream's approved OAuth clients for user authorization.
Integrations
- Supports integrations with Slack, Stripe, Gmail, Google Sheets, Salesforce, HubSpot, Airtable, and many more via 3,000+ APIs.
Platforms & data export
- API responses and data can be handled programmatically; no explicit export formats mentioned.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
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| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Startup Monthly Per person · 1 billed | $99.00 | $1,188.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Business Flat subscription | By quote | — | Priced by quote — ask the provider for a figure. Contact the provider for a quote. |
A practical workflow
- Users authorize accounts via Connect Link or custom UI; Pipedream stores and refreshes credentials; agents call tools or APIs with fresh tokens injected per user.
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