Lindy AIPaid
AI agent builder with 5,000+ integrations — create custom AI employees for CRM, email, scheduling, and more.
Automation comparison
Lindy AI vs n8n
Pricing, pros, cons, and ideal use cases — side by side.
n8nFreemium
Open-source workflow automation tool with a visual builder — self-host or use their cloud.
At a glance
| Lindy AI | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | PaidPlus $29.99/month per user with 3,000 credits. Pro $99.99/month with 15,000 credits. Max $199.99/month with 35,000 credits. Enterprise custom, with HIPAA compliance and audit logs. | FreemiumFree to self-host. Cloud Starter from $20/month. Cloud Pro from $50/month. |
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Ideal for | Any SMBAgenciesRecruitersInsuranceReal Estate | Tech-savvy SMBsAgenciesSaaSAny business wanting data control |
Pros & cons
Lindy AI
Pros
- 5,000+ integrations
- Multi-agent workflows
- No-code builder
- Voice AI support
Cons
- Credit-based pricing can be confusing
- Complex workflows need tuning
n8n
Pros
- Open source and self-hostable
- No per-execution pricing
- Custom code nodes
- Active community and integrations
Cons
- Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
- Smaller integration library than Zapier
- UI less polished than commercial alternatives
Which should you choose?
n8n is the lighter-weight option (Freemium), while Lindy AI sits higher on the pricing ladder (Paid). Lindy AI is built around any smb; n8n leans more toward tech-savvy smbs. Shortlist the one whose strengths line up with your biggest constraint.
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