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Lindy vs UiPath

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Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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UiPath

Automation Integration

The leading platform for business process automation

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lindy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; UiPath the Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, UiPath covers Desktop RPA.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and UiPath actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and UiPath differ
AttributeLindyUiPath
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileDesktop, Web
CategoryAIAutomation Integration
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: 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 UiPath

  • Desktop RPA
  • Cloud RPA
  • Process mining
  • Task mining
  • AI capabilities
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • 500+ connectors

What people use each for

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

Lindy

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

UiPath

  • Robotic process automation and business automationnot Lindy
  • Enterprise-wide deployment and process optimizationnot Lindy
  • UI automation and intelligent document processingnot Lindy
  • Large-scale automation programs with custom requirementsnot 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

UiPath

  • The Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • Basic tenants are hosted only in the European region
  • Only the Basic tier carries a published price; Standard and Enterprise require contacting sales
  • Self healing automation, process simulation, Elastic Robot Orchestration, bring your own encryption keys and dedicated deployments are Enterprise only
  • Agent capability is limited on Basic and requires Standard or Enterprise
  • Extra unattended robots are purchased separately on top of the plan

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

UiPath

$25/month
  • Automation Cloud Basic$25/month
    • Build and run basic personal automations
    • Limited scale
    • 99.9% service uptime
  • Automation Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Enterprise automation capabilities
    • Document classification and extraction at scale
    • No limits to scale
  • Automation Cloud Enterprise$null/month
    • Self-healing UI automation
    • Process optimization and simulation
    • Infrastructure automation
  • Test Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Contact Sales for pricing

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 UiPath if

  • You need desktop rpa.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want cloud rpa.
UiPath review

Questions people ask

Is Lindy or UiPath better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and UiPath at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or UiPath?
Lindy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lindy and $25/month for UiPath.
Does Lindy or UiPath run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. UiPath runs on Desktop, Web.
Can I use Lindy for free?
Yes. Lindy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UiPath starts at $25/month.
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 UiPath is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that UiPath cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. UiPath covers Desktop RPA, Cloud RPA, Process mining, Task mining.

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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UiPath: How much does UiPath cost?

UiPath Automation Cloud Basic starts at $25/month for individuals and small teams. Standard and Enterprise tiers require contacting sales for custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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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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UiPath: What are the limitations of UiPath's Basic tier?

The Basic tier at $25/month is limited to building and running basic personal automations at limited scale, with European region hosting only and bronze-level support. Standard and Enterprise tiers remove these limits.

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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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UiPath: Does UiPath charge for users and robots separately?

UiPath's pricing tiers include base costs, but users, robots, and agents may require additional purchases beyond the tier pricing, depending on organizational requirements.

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