# Lindy vs Manus

> Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools
> Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously

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

## Verdict

Lindy is listed under Productivity and Manus under AI Assistants. Manus scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.0 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Lindy is available on Chrome Extension. Only Manus is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API.

### 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.

### Choose Manus if

- You want a tool built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent.
- Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Lindy | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled Routines | Yes | Not listed |
| Meeting Notes | Yes | Not listed |
| Inbox and Calendar Management | Yes | Not listed |
| Editable Memory | Yes | Not listed |
| Approval Gates | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-Channel Access | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Choice and Computer Use | Yes | Not listed |
| Autonomous Task Execution | Not listed | Yes |
| Wide Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Web App and Game Builder | Not listed | Yes |
| Slides, Design, Image and Video | Not listed | Yes |
| Browser Operator | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations and Mail Manus | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud Computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Skills and Projects | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Connectors and Integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Choice | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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.

## Manus strengths

- Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
- Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.
- Free tier needs no credit card and refreshes 300 credits daily.
- Broad connector support, including MCP servers and Zapier access to 8,000+ apps.
- Parallel sub-agent research through Wide Research.

## Manus limitations

- Credit-based pricing makes costs hard to predict; complex tasks can drain monthly credits quickly.
- Official pricing page is not readable without JavaScript, and third-party and App Store prices differ.
- Ownership and corporate structure have been unsettled after the Meta deal was ordered unwound.
- Free tier allows only one concurrent task.

## FAQ

**Is Lindy better than Manus?**

It depends on your workflow. Lindy is built for inbox and calendar management, meeting follow-up, scheduled reports and briefs, and routine CRM and support updates. Manus is built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent.

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

Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously.

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

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

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

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