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CrewAI vs Lindy

CrewAI logo

CrewAI

Automation Integration

The Enterprise Agent Build and Runtime for the work your business runs on

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lindy logo

Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CrewAI free tier limited to only 50 workflow executions per month; Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CrewAI and Lindy actually diverge.

Attributes where CrewAI and Lindy differ
AttributeCrewAILindy
Pricing modelfreemiumPer-user subscription with shared credit pool
PlatformsWebWeb, Slack, Email, Mobile
CategoryAutomation IntegrationAI

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CrewAI

Nothing recorded that Lindy does not also cover.

Only in Lindy

  • Slack integration
  • Email automation
  • Meeting transcription
  • Scheduled routines
  • 1,000+ app integrations
  • Skill library
  • Editable memory
  • MCP support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CrewAI

  • Enriching sales leads with company revenue and insights automaticallynot Lindy
  • Accelerating first contact with leads from multiple systemsnot Lindy
  • Automating quality assurance testing for voice agentsnot Lindy
  • Generating curriculum content and instructor materials instantlynot Lindy

Lindy

  • Automating email and calendar management across teamsnot CrewAI
  • Transcribing and summarizing meetings automaticallynot CrewAI
  • Updating CRM systems with meeting notes and leadsnot CrewAI
  • Generating daily reports and weekly briefsnot CrewAI
  • Processing structured data from multiple applicationsnot CrewAI

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CrewAI

  • Free tier limited to only 50 workflow executions per month
  • Enterprise pricing is not published; requires contact for quote
  • No public information about paid tier pricing between free and enterprise

Lindy

  • Requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size
  • Limited free trial period of 7 days may not allow full evaluation
  • Credit system complexity could be confusing for new users
  • Not designed for technical teams as primary tool

Pricing, plan by plan

CrewAI

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 50 workflow executions/month
    • Visual editor and AI copilot
    • GitHub integration
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing upon request
    • Everything in Basic plus advanced features
    • Enterprise connectors

Lindy

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 7-day free trial for new team members joining via Slack
  • Plus$29.99/month
    • 3,000 credits per month
    • Slack integration
    • Email automation
  • Pro$99.99/month
    • 15,000 credits per month
    • All Plus features
    • Advanced automation
  • Max$199.99/month
    • 35,000 credits per month
    • All Pro features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose CrewAI if

  • You want to start without paying.
CrewAI review

Choose Lindy if

  • You need slack integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile.
  • You also want email automation.
Lindy review

Questions people ask

Is CrewAI or Lindy better?
Neither clearly leads. CrewAI starts at Free and Lindy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CrewAI or Lindy?
CrewAI starts at Free and Lindy at Free.
Does CrewAI or Lindy run on more platforms?
CrewAI runs on Web. Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile.
Can I use CrewAI for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is CrewAI best used for?
CrewAI is most often used for enriching sales leads with company revenue and insights automatically, accelerating first contact with leads from multiple systems, automating quality assurance testing for voice agents, generating curriculum content and instructor materials instantly. Of those, enriching sales leads with company revenue and insights automatically and accelerating first contact with leads from multiple systems are not what Lindy is typically brought in for.
What can CrewAI do that Lindy cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CrewAI: Is CrewAI free?

CrewAI offers a free Basic tier that includes 50 workflow executions per month, access to the visual editor, AI copilot, and GitHub integration. Enterprise plans with custom pricing are available for larger deployments.

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Lindy: How does Lindy maintain data privacy and security?

Lindy is SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA compliant. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. The platform never sells your data or uses it to train models. Enterprise plans include signed BAAs and audit logs.

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CrewAI: How much does CrewAI Enterprise cost?

CrewAI Enterprise pricing is custom and available upon request. Enterprise includes dedicated VPC deployment, FedRamp High compliance, SSO and RBAC, PII redaction, and dedicated support with 45-day onboarding.

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Lindy: Can we start with a free trial?

New team members joining through Slack receive a 7-day free trial before being billed. Direct signups are charged immediately. There is no permanent free tier after the trial.

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CrewAI: Can I self-host CrewAI?

Enterprise tier customers can deploy CrewAI on their own VPC or own infrastructure in addition to CrewAI cloud deployment, but specific pricing for self-hosted options is not published.

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Lindy: How many applications can Lindy integrate with?

Lindy connects to over 1,000 applications including Gmail, Notion, HubSpot, GitHub, Stripe, and others, with support for Model Context Protocol servers for custom integrations.

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