n8n vs Lindy
The facts side by side, from official pages. Head-to-head tests are coming.
n8n is cheaper to start ($24/mo vs $49.99/mo). Lindy is easier to set up. Where it works: n8n (Most countries, or anywhere if you self-host), Lindy (Not confirmed). We haven't run head-to-head tests yet, so this compares facts only.
Side by side
| n8n | Lindy | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | n8n GmbH | Lindy |
| Type | Workflow tool with AI agent steps | Hosted assistant for work |
| Paid from | $24/mo | $49.99/mo |
| Free option | Yes, if you self-host | Free trial |
| Where | Most countries, or anywhere if you self-host | Not confirmed |
| Open source | Source available | No |
| License | Sustainable Use License (fair-code, not OSI open source) | Proprietary |
| Setup | Medium | Easy |
| Runs on | n8n Cloud (Frankfurt, Germany) or your own computer or server | Lindy cloud |
| Use it from | Web editor. Your workflows can reply in a hosted chat, email, Telegram, Slack and many other apps | Slack, iMessage, web |
| Real use cases in feed | 2 | 0 |
| Our test | Not tested yet | Not tested yet |
Facts checked Oct 19, 2026. Sources are on each agent's page.
Which one fits you
n8n
Pick it if:
- you want a job to run the same way every time, with AI only for the steps that need judgment
- you are fine spending an afternoon connecting apps on a canvas, or starting from a template
- you want a free option you can run on your own computer
Seen in the feed:
Lindy
Pick it if:
- your job is mostly email, meetings and follow-ups
- you want approvals built in by default
Head-to-head test
Not tested yet. We haven't run our own tests on this yet. When we do, results will appear here with the date, agent version, time, cost, how often we had to step in, and screenshots. How we test.
Questions
Which is cheaper, n8n or Lindy?
n8n paid use starts at $24/mo (free option: Yes, if you self-host). Lindy starts at $49.99/mo (free option: Free trial).
Which is easier to set up, n8n or Lindy?
n8n: Medium. Cloud needs no install, but you build each job yourself by connecting apps and logins on a canvas. Ready-made templates help. Self-hosting needs Docker and some comfort with servers. Lindy: Easy. Sign up, connect your inbox and calendar.
Have you tested n8n against Lindy?
Not yet. We will run both on the same jobs with the same instructions and publish pass or fail, time, cost and how often we had to step in.