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Lindy vs Scaleway

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Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Scaleway logo

Scaleway

Cloud

European cloud for developers

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; Scaleway no free tier or trial period mentioned on homepage
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, Scaleway covers Virtual Instances.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and Scaleway actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and Scaleway differ
AttributeLindyScaleway
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileWeb, Api, Cli
CategoryAICloud
FoundedUnknown1999

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 Scaleway

  • Virtual Instances
  • Bare Metal
  • Kubernetes Kapsule
  • Object Storage
  • Serverless Functions
  • Managed Databases
  • Container Registry
  • Load Balancer

What people use each for

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

Lindy

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

Scaleway

  • Web hostingnot Lindy
  • Container orchestrationnot Lindy
  • Development environmentsnot Lindy
  • Data storagenot 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

Scaleway

  • No free tier or trial period mentioned on homepage
  • Specific pricing requires navigating to individual product category pages
  • Base pricing starts at 4.99 EUR per month but varies significantly by service type

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

Scaleway

Free
  • DEV1-S$7.99/month
    • 2 vCPU
    • 2GB RAM
    • 20GB SSD

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 Scaleway if

  • You need virtual instances.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want bare metal.
Scaleway review

Questions people ask

Is Lindy or Scaleway better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and Scaleway at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or Scaleway?
Lindy starts at Free and Scaleway at Free.
Does Lindy or Scaleway run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. Scaleway runs on Web, Api, Cli.
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 Scaleway is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that Scaleway cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. Scaleway covers Virtual Instances, Bare Metal, Kubernetes Kapsule, Object Storage.

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
Scaleway: Does Scaleway have a free tier?

Scaleway does not mention a free tier or trial period on its pricing or homepage. Users must select specific services to see rates.

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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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Scaleway: What is Scaleway's pricing model?

Scaleway uses transparent, usage-based pricing that varies by service. Different categories (bare metal, compute, AI, storage, network) have separate pricing. Dedibox servers start at 4.99 EUR per month.

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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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Scaleway: How does Scaleway billing work?

Scaleway emphasizes transparent, predictable billing where customers know exactly what they'll pay. Users must select products and view pricing within each category.

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