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Lindy vs Nuclino

Lindy logo

Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nuclino logo

Nuclino

Documentation

Fast team wiki with list, board and graph views of the same content

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; Nuclino there is no publishing layer, so a public help centre or versioned product documentation cannot live here and has to be maintained in a second tool.
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, Nuclino covers Item graph.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and Nuclino actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and Nuclino differ
AttributeLindyNuclino
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolPer user per month
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
CategoryAIDocumentation

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 Nuclino

  • Item graph
  • Multiple collection views
  • Real time editing
  • Instant search
  • Version history
  • EU hosting

What people use each for

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

Lindy

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

Nuclino

  • A small company that wants internal process notes searchable without running a wiki platformnot Lindy
  • Teams that need to see how internal documents relate to each other rather than filing them in foldersnot Lindy
  • Organisations that must keep internal knowledge hosted inside the European Unionnot Lindy
  • Replacing scattered shared documents where search, not layout, is the actual problemnot 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

Nuclino

  • There is no publishing layer, so a public help centre or versioned product documentation cannot live here and has to be maintained in a second tool.
  • The free plan is capped at roughly fifty items, which a real team passes within weeks, making it a trial rather than a usable tier.
  • Per user pricing means occasional readers who open a document twice a month cost the same as the writers who maintain it.
  • The editor is intentionally limited, with no databases, relations or page-level templates, so structured content such as a request register needs a different product.
  • Export options are limited to Markdown and PDF per item, so moving a large workspace elsewhere is a bulk conversion job rather than a supported migration.

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

Nuclino

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Around 50 items in total
    • Limited storage
    • Core editing and search
  • Starter$6/month
    • Per user per month
    • Unlimited items and version history
    • Larger file uploads
  • Business$12/month
    • Per user per month
    • Single sign-on and admin controls
    • Private workspaces and audit features

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.
Lindy review

Choose Nuclino if

  • You need item graph.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multiple collection views.
Nuclino review

Questions people ask

Is Lindy or Nuclino better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and Nuclino at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or Nuclino?
Lindy starts at Free and Nuclino at Free.
Does Lindy or Nuclino run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. Nuclino runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
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 Nuclino is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that Nuclino cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. Nuclino covers Item graph, Multiple collection views, Real time editing, Instant search.

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.

Source
Nuclino: Can Nuclino publish a public documentation site?

No. Individual items can be shared by link, but there is no branded, versioned public site.

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.

Source
Nuclino: Where is the data stored?

In the European Union, by a company registered in Germany, which is usually the reason procurement shortlists it.

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.

Source
Nuclino: Does it handle translated content?

No. There is no locale model, so translations would be separate items kept in sync by hand.

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