# DeepSeek vs Lindy

> DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models
> Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools

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

## Verdict

DeepSeek is listed under AI Assistants and Lindy under Productivity. DeepSeek scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.8 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only DeepSeek is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API. Only Lindy is available on Slack App and Chrome Extension.

### Choose DeepSeek if

- You want a tool built for Low-cost API integration.
- Web chat and mobile apps are free.
- API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | DeepSeek | Lindy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V4 model family | Yes | Not listed |
| Thinking mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Open weights | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI and Anthropic compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Tool calls and JSON output | Yes | Not listed |
| Search and Fetch APIs | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent tool integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| DeepSeek Harness | Yes | Not listed |
| Vision on Flash | 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 | DeepSeek | Lindy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Slack App | No | Yes |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## DeepSeek strengths

- Web chat and mobile apps are free
- API output costs from $0.60 per 1M tokens (Flash, off-peak), well below most frontier providers
- Open weights for V4 and earlier models on Hugging Face
- 1M-token context and 384K max output on both API models
- API works with both OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs and several coding agents

## DeepSeek limitations

- Peak-hour API rates are double the off-peak rates on weekday mornings UTC
- deepseek-v4-pro does not support vision input
- No image generation
- Data is processed by a company based in China, which some organizations cannot accept

## 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 DeepSeek better than Lindy?**

It depends on your workflow. DeepSeek is built for Low-cost API integration. 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 DeepSeek and Lindy?**

DeepSeek: Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models. Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools.

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

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

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

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