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Lindy vs Make

Lindy logo

Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Make logo

Make

Remote Work

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, Make covers Visual workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and Make actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and Make differ
AttributeLindyMake
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileWeb
CategoryAIRemote Work
FoundedUnknown2013

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 Lindy

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

Only in Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration

What people use each for

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

Lindy

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

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot Lindy
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot Lindy
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot Lindy
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot Lindy

Where each one falls short

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

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

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want webhooks.

Questions people ask

Is Lindy or Make better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or Make?
Lindy starts at Free and Make at Free.
Does Lindy or Make run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. Make runs on Web.
Can I use Lindy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Lindy best used for?
Lindy is most often used for automating email and calendar management across teams, transcribing and summarizing meetings automatically, updating crm systems with meeting notes and leads, generating daily reports and weekly briefs. Of those, automating email and calendar management across teams and transcribing and summarizing meetings automatically are not what Make is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that Make cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Make: How is Make priced and does the free plan expire?

Make offers a free plan with 1,000 credits per month at no cost and no time limit. The free plan includes the no-code workflow builder, access to 3,000+ apps, and customer support. Paid tiers (Core, Pro, Teams) are $9-$29/month with 10,000+ credits included.

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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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Make: What happens if I exceed my monthly credits?

Extra credits beyond the monthly allowance can be purchased in bundles of 1,000 or 10,000. Auto-purchasing is available for Core, Pro, and Teams plans to automatically buy additional credits when needed.

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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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Make: Can I save money by switching to annual billing?

Yes, annual plans offer 15% or more savings compared to monthly billing. Monthly subscriptions continue until the end of the billing month, while annual plans run for 12 months.

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Make: What happens to unused credits if I cancel?

Unused monthly credits expire at the end of each billing cycle. With annual subscriptions on Pro and Teams plans, credits are maintained for the full 12-month term. Users can cancel at any time and the organization converts to the free plan after the current billing cycle ends.

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Make: How many active scenarios can I create on the free plan versus paid plans?

The free plan is limited to 2 active scenarios and has a 15-minute minimum interval between runs. Paid plans (Core and above) offer unlimited active scenarios with the ability to schedule runs down to the minute.

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