# Circleback vs Lindy

> Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
> Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools

- Circleback profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/circleback
- Lindy profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/lindy
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/circleback-vs-lindy
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Circleback is listed under AI Assistants and Lindy under Productivity. Circleback scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Circleback is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API. Only Lindy is available on Slack App and Chrome Extension.

### Choose Circleback if

- You want a tool built for Teams that want automatic meeting notes and CRM or task-tracker updates via bot-free recording.
- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.

### Choose Lindy if

- You want a tool built for inbox and calendar management, meeting follow-up, scheduled reports and briefs, and routine CRM and support updates.
- Works inside Slack, iMessage and email, so no separate dashboard is needed.
- 40+ built-in skills and custom skills shared across the whole team.

## Pricing

| | Circleback | Lindy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | Custom |

## Features

| Feature | Circleback | Lindy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Meeting Notes | Yes | Not listed |
| Action Items | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-Free Recording | Yes | Not listed |
| Automations | Yes | Not listed |
| Ask Circleback | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom AI Insights | Yes | Not listed |
| Transcription | Yes | Not listed |
| Calendar Auto-Join | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer Access | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled Routines | Not listed | Yes |
| Meeting Notes | Not listed | Yes |
| Inbox and Calendar Management | Not listed | Yes |
| Editable Memory | Not listed | Yes |
| Approval Gates | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-Channel Access | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Choice and Computer Use | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Circleback | Lindy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| Slack App | No | Yes |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## Circleback strengths

- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.
- Broad integration list covering Slack, Notion, Linear, HubSpot, Salesforce and Zapier.
- Unlimited free viewers on Business, so non-participants do not need a seat.
- Releases page shows frequent updates, with entries in October 2026.

## Circleback limitations

- Free plan keeps only 30 days of meeting and recording history and 2 teams.
- Most integrations, including Notion, HubSpot and Salesforce, require Pro at $18 per user per month.
- SSO, SCIM and HIPAA compliance are limited to the Enterprise plan.
- The desktop app covers macOS and Windows only; no Linux app was found.

## Lindy strengths

- Works inside Slack, iMessage and email, so no separate dashboard is needed.
- 40+ built-in skills and custom skills shared across the whole team.
- Approval gates keep sending and publishing actions under human control.
- Editable plain-file memory makes the assistant's context inspectable.
- Claims 1,500+ integrations plus MCP support, with SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance.

## Lindy limitations

- Free access is a $50 credit allowance that expires after 7 days, not a lasting free tier.
- Team pricing starts at $49.99 per user per month, and credit metering makes costs less predictable.
- Monthly credits do not roll over and actions pause when credits run out.
- No public API or SDK is documented, and no released native mobile app could be confirmed.

## FAQ

**Is Circleback better than Lindy?**

It depends on your workflow. Circleback is built for Teams that want automatic meeting notes and CRM or task-tracker updates via bot-free recording. Lindy is built for inbox and calendar management, meeting follow-up, scheduled reports and briefs, and routine CRM and support updates.

**What are the key feature differences between Circleback and Lindy?**

Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot. Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools.

**Does Circleback or Lindy have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Circleback is freemium and Lindy is free trial, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Circleback or Lindy?**

Circleback starts at $0 and Lindy starts at Custom. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.