Lindy AI
FreemiumNo-code AI agent builder for email, CRM, meetings, and outreach — powered by GPT and Claude
What is Lindy AI?
Lindy AI is a no-code AI agent builder that lets business users deploy task-specific AI assistants — called 'Lindies' — without writing any code. Founded in 2023, Lindy has become one of the leading names in the agent-builder category thanks to a polished onboarding experience, a deep library of pre-built agent templates (sales prospecting, meeting scheduling, customer support triage, lead enrichment, email drafting), and strong integrations with Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, and LinkedIn. Under the hood, Lindy uses leading LLMs (GPT-4, Claude Sonnet) and gives each Lindy access to tools, memory, and triggers. Pricing is tiered: the Starter plan is $8/month with core features and limited tasks, while Pro ($49.99/month, or 17% off annual) is the workhorse plan for individual power users, and Enterprise is custom for teams needing SSO, advanced governance, and volume discounts. Lindy uses a credit-based system on top of the subscription — basic automations cost 1 credit, while AI-intensive tasks like email parsing or web research can cost 5-10 credits per action. This is the same architecture as Zapier Central, but Lindy feels more polished for email and meeting use cases, while Zapier wins on breadth of integrations. The 7-day free trial includes 500 credits, which is enough to test 2-3 real agent configurations before committing.
⚡ Quick Verdict
Solo professionals and small teams wanting pre-built AI agents for email, CRM, and meetings
Teams needing 5,000+ integrations or deep enterprise governance
7-day trial (500 credits) · Starter $8/mo · Pro $49.99/mo · Enterprise custom
7-day trial only — no perpetual free tier
Polished UX for email, meeting, and CRM agents with strong templates
Credit burn on AI-heavy tasks can make Pro tier run out faster than expected
Bottom line: Lindy AI scores 4.3/5 — The most polished no-code agent builder for individual professionals. Pro ($49.99/mo) is the sensible tier unless you just want to kick the tires on Starter.
Pricing
Free 7-day trial: Includes 500 credits to test the platform.
Starter — $8/month: Core agent features, limited tasks per month, basic integrations (Gmail, Calendar, Slack).
Pro — $49.99/month (or 17% off annual): Advanced agent builder, more credits, all integrations including HubSpot and Salesforce, phone call agents, scheduling agents, priority support.
Enterprise — custom: SSO, SCIM, advanced RBAC, audit logs, volume discounts, dedicated customer success. Contact sales for quote.
Credit system: Basic automation steps cost 1 credit. AI-intensive tasks (email parsing, web research, long prompts) cost 5-10 credits per action. Pro includes enough credits for moderate daily agent usage; heavy users may need to buy add-on credits.
Key Features
- No-code agent builder with natural-language goal definition
- Pre-built templates for sales, support, scheduling, lead enrichment, email drafting
- Native integrations with Gmail, Outlook, Calendar, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, LinkedIn
- Phone call agents that can dial out and handle inbound calls
- Meeting scheduling agents that negotiate times on your behalf
- Memory and context — Lindies remember past interactions and user preferences
- Triggers based on email, calendar events, webhooks, and schedules
- Powered by GPT-4 and Claude Sonnet with model selection per agent
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most polished UX of any agent builder for email and meetings
- Pre-built templates get you to a working agent in under 15 minutes
- Phone and scheduling agents are category-leading features
- Credit pricing is fairer than Zapier's task model for AI-heavy work
Cons
- No perpetual free tier — only a 7-day trial
- Credit burn on AI tasks means Pro can run out faster than expected
- Fewer integrations than Zapier (dozens vs thousands)
FAQ
How much does Lindy AI cost?
Lindy has three tiers. Starter at $8/month covers basic agent features and limited tasks. Pro at $49.99/month (or ~$41/month on annual billing) is the main tier for individual power users — it unlocks advanced agents, phone calls, scheduling, and all integrations. Enterprise is custom priced for teams needing SSO, governance, and volume discounts. All paid plans sit on top of a credit system where AI-intensive actions cost 5-10 credits per step.
What is a 'Lindy' exactly?
A Lindy is a task-specific AI agent you configure inside the Lindy platform. Each Lindy has a goal (e.g., 'triage my inbox', 'schedule meetings with qualified leads', 'enrich new HubSpot contacts'), a set of tools it can use (email, calendar, CRM), memory for context, and triggers that fire it. You can run dozens of Lindies in parallel, each focused on a different job, so it feels like having a small team of specialized AI assistants.
How does Lindy compare to Zapier Central?
Both are AI agent builders with similar architectures — goal-oriented agents using LLMs and tools. Zapier Central wins on integration breadth (7,000+ apps vs Lindy's dozens) and ties into the existing Zapier ecosystem. Lindy wins on polish for specific use cases (email, meetings, phone calls) and has a more refined agent builder UX. If you already use Zapier, Central is the obvious add-on. If you're starting fresh and want the best agent UX, Lindy often feels better.
Does Lindy have a free plan?
No perpetual free tier. Lindy offers a 7-day free trial with 500 credits, which is enough to configure and test 2-3 real agents before deciding. After the trial you must subscribe to Starter ($8/mo) or Pro ($49.99/mo) to keep using the platform. This is a downside compared to Zapier, Make, and n8n, all of which have free forever tiers.
What are credits and how fast do they burn?
Credits are Lindy's usage unit. Basic automation steps (check inbox, send calendar invite, update HubSpot field) cost 1 credit each. AI-intensive steps (read and classify an email with LLM, perform web research, draft a personalized reply) cost 5-10 credits per action. A busy email triage Lindy running 50 times per day can burn 500+ credits per week, so heavy users often need to buy add-on credits or move to Enterprise.
Can Lindy make phone calls?
Yes — this is one of Lindy's signature features on the Pro plan. Phone Lindies can dial outbound (e.g., call a lead, confirm an appointment, follow up on an invoice) or receive inbound calls (with voicemail transcription and AI reply). The voice quality uses leading TTS providers and the AI handles branching conversations, objections, and call summaries. Phone calls consume more credits than text-based agents.
Is Lindy good for enterprise use?
The Enterprise tier adds SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and volume discounts, which makes it acceptable for mid-market companies. For regulated industries or very large deployments, platforms like Workato, Tray.ai, or custom LangChain deployments offer deeper governance. Lindy's sweet spot is teams of 5-50 knowledge workers who want pre-built agent templates for common roles like sales, support, and ops.
📋 Good to know
Start the 7-day free trial at lindy.ai, pick a template (sales prospecting, inbox triage, scheduler), connect Gmail or Outlook, and your first Lindy runs within 10 minutes.
SOC 2 Type II compliant, GDPR, data encrypted at rest and in transit. Enterprise plan adds SSO, SCIM, and audit logs.
Pro ($49.99/mo) is the practical tier — Starter's credit limits make real-world use painful. Enterprise for teams needing SSO.
Low. Templates abstract most of the complexity. Building custom Lindies from scratch takes a few hours of learning.