# Lindy vs Otter.ai

> Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools
> Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat

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

## Verdict

Lindy is listed under Productivity and Otter.ai under Audio & Speech AI. Otter.ai scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Lindy is available on Slack App. Only Otter.ai 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 Otter.ai if

- You want a tool built for meeting transcription and summaries.
- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes.
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Lindy | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Live transcription | Not listed | Yes |
| Notetaker bot | Not listed | Yes |
| Bot-free recording | Not listed | Yes |
| AI summaries and action items | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter AI Chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Channels | Not listed | Yes |
| File import | Not listed | Yes |
| CRM sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter MCP server | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Lindy | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Yes |

## 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.

## Otter.ai strengths

- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension
- Summaries, action items and AI Chat across past meetings
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, rated 4.8 on the App Store from 86K ratings
- Integrations with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack and CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot

## Otter.ai limitations

- Free plan caps conversations at 30 minutes and file imports at 3 lifetime
- Pro caps monthly transcription at 1,200 minutes and meetings at 90 minutes
- Business costs $30 per user per month on monthly billing
- API access, SSO and HIPAA add-on require the Enterprise plan
- Transcription is limited to six listed languages

## FAQ

**Is Lindy better than Otter.ai?**

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. Otter.ai is built for meeting transcription and summaries.

**What are the key feature differences between Lindy and Otter.ai?**

Lindy: AI teammate that handles email, meetings and recurring work across your team's tools. Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat.

**Does Lindy or Otter.ai have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Lindy or Otter.ai?**

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