# Lindy vs n8n

> Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools
> n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code

- Lindy profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/lindy
- n8n profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/n8n
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/lindy-vs-n8n
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Lindy and n8n are both Productivity tools. n8n scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by feature depth and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Lindy is available on Slack App and Chrome Extension. Only n8n 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 n8n if

- You want a tool built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.

## Pricing

| | Lindy | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Custom | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Lindy | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Visual Workflow Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Code in Any Step | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Agents and RAG | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Support | Not listed | Yes |
| Human-in-the-Loop Approvals | Not listed | Yes |
| 500+ Integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Faster Iteration | Not listed | Yes |
| Templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise Controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Flexible Deployment | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Lindy | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Slack App | Yes | No |
| 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.

## n8n strengths

- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.
- JavaScript and Python can be used in any step, which suits technical users.
- More than 500 integrations and over 10,000 community templates.
- On-premises and air-gapped deployment plus SSO, LDAP and audit logging for enterprises.

## n8n limitations

- Fair-code license is not OSI-approved open source.
- Business tier starts at about €667 per month billed annually and is self-hosted only for now, with a Cloud waitlist.
- The Community Edition lacks projects, SSO, Git version control and log streaming.
- Cloud Starter is capped at 2.5K executions per month and 5 concurrent executions.

## FAQ

**Is Lindy better than n8n?**

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. n8n is built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.

**What are the key feature differences between Lindy and n8n?**

Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools. n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code.

**Does Lindy or n8n have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Lindy is free trial and n8n is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Lindy or n8n?**

Lindy starts at Custom and n8n starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.