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Lindy vs Zapier

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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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Zapier

Automation Integration

Automate your work across 7,000+ app integrations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size; Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • They diverge on capability: Lindy covers Slack integration, Zapier covers App integrations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lindy and Zapier actually diverge.

Attributes where Lindy and Zapier differ
AttributeLindyZapier
Pricing modelPer-user subscription with shared credit poolusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Slack, Email, MobileWeb, Api
CategoryAIAutomation Integration
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Zapier

  • App integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Trigger-based actions
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Data formatting
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • 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 Zapier
  • Transcribing and summarizing meetings automaticallynot Zapier
  • Updating CRM systems with meeting notes and leadsnot Zapier
  • Generating daily reports and weekly briefsnot Zapier
  • Processing structured data from multiple applicationsnot Zapier

Zapier

  • Lead managementnot Lindy
  • Data synchronizationnot Lindy
  • Email automationnot Lindy
  • Social media postingnot Lindy
  • Customer onboardingnot 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

Zapier

  • The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
  • Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
  • Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49

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

Zapier

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 tasks/month
    • 5 Zaps
    • Two-step Zaps
  • Starter$19.99/month
    • 750 tasks/month
    • 20 Zaps
    • Multi-step Zaps
  • Professional$49/month
    • 2,000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited Zaps
    • Custom logic

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 Zapier if

  • You need app integrations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Zapier review

Questions people ask

Is Lindy or Zapier better?
Neither clearly leads. Lindy starts at Free and Zapier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or Zapier?
Lindy starts at Free and Zapier at Free.
Does Lindy or Zapier run on more platforms?
Lindy runs on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile. Zapier runs on Web, Api.
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 Zapier is typically brought in for.
What can Lindy do that Zapier cannot?
Lindy covers Slack integration, Email automation, Meeting transcription, Scheduled routines. Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps.

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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Zapier: What happens if I exceed my task limit in Zapier?

If you enable pay-per-task, monthly plans charge 2.5 times your base rate for overage tasks, while annual plans charge 1.25 times. Usage stops at 3 times your subscription amount as a hard ceiling.

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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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Zapier: Can I cancel my Zapier subscription at any time?

Yes, you can cancel anytime. Your access continues through the end of your current billing cycle.

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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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Zapier: How long does Zapier retain my audit logs and version history?

Professional plan users get 1-month version history, Team plan users get 6-month audit logs and version history, and Enterprise customers get 1-year audit logs with custom data retention available.

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Zapier: What support do I get with my Zapier plan?

Professional and Team plans include email support available 24/7, with live chat available for higher-tier plans. Team plan includes priority support, and Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Technical Account Manager.

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Zapier: What discount does Zapier offer for annual plans?

Annual subscriptions receive 33% off the monthly rate. Non-profit organizations get an additional 15% reduction on top of the annual discount, though this excludes pay-per-task charges.

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Zapier: Does Zapier offer a free trial?

Yes, new accounts get a 14-day free trial of the Professional plan with no credit card required.

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