Lindy vs n8n
A Fair Fight: the same criteria, the same evidence standards, and no overall winner. Which is better depends on what you need.
Both can: AI agents, Workflow automation
| Criterion | Lindy | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | US$49.99/moSupp. | €24/moSupp. |
| Free plan | noSupp. | yes✓ (best on this point)Supp. |
| Free trial | yesSupp. | unknown |
| Pricing model | PaidSupp. | Open sourceSupp. |
| Platforms | WebUnver. | Web, Self-hostedUnver. |
| API | unknown | unknown |
| Open source | unknown | yesUnver. |
| Self-hostable | unknown | yesSupp. |
| EU data residency | unknown | unknown |
| Data processing agreement | unknown | unknown |
| Dutch | unknown | unknown |
| Trains on your data | unknown | unknown |
| Watermark (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Commercial use (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Level | Beginner✓ (best on this point) | Intermediate |
| Capabilities | AI agents, Email writing, Meeting notes, Workflow automation | AI agents, Workflow automation |
| Visit Lindy | Visit n8n |
When to choose which?
Choose Lindy if you…
- → want a tool that's easy to learn
Choose n8n if you…
- → want to start for free
- → work on Self-hosted
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