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Head-to-head · Ai Agent Automation

Dify vs Lindy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Dify #5 in Ai Agent Automation 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Dify
Lindy #8 in Ai Agent Automation 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Lindy

Dify leads on 1 check, Lindy on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDify · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Dify
  • Free trialonly Lindy

Dify scores higher on our rubric for ai agent automation: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Dify offers free plan; Lindy doesn't.

Dify is the better fit for teams wanting visual agent and workflow building. Lindy is the better fit for small teams automating work across common business apps.

  • Dify fits best

    Teams wanting visual agent and workflow building

  • Lindy fits best

    Small teams automating work across common business apps

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Side by side

Feature Dify 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Lindy 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #5 in Ai Agent Automation #8 in Ai Agent Automation
Best for Teams wanting visual agent and workflow building Small teams automating work across common business apps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $29.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 260+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dify 0/2 · Lindy 0/2
Self-hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Human approval steps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Agent builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
Model providers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow triggers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Execution limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Visual nodes cover models, tools, code, branching, triggers, and iteration.
  • Knowledge retrieval, RAG workflows, and human approval steps are supported.
  • Publish apps as web apps, APIs, and MCP-compatible workflow tools.
  • Scheduled, triggered, conditional, and webhook-based multi-step workflows
  • Human approvals for actions with external impact
  • More than 1,000 integrations plus MCP and custom tool connections
Cons
  • Sandbox is limited to 200 message credits and one team member.
  • Professional supports only 3 team members; larger teams need Team.
  • Voice agents depend on Marketplace extensions rather than a standalone core channel.
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $29.99 per user monthly
  • Usage is measured in monthly credits rather than task runs
  • Slack-centered operation may not suit teams avoiding Slack workflows
Our verdict

Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications, agent workflows, and retrieval-augmented generation systems. Its visual canvas brings model calls, tools, code, branching, triggers, iteration, knowledge retrieval, and human…

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Lindy is an AI teammate that works in Slack, connects to business tools, and completes operational tasks across them. It is aimed at small, mid-market, and enterprise teams handling inboxes, meetings, CRM updates, reports, research, and…

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  1. DifyAi Agent Automation 8.7Free plan
  2. LindyAi Agent Automation 8.47-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dify — where it wins

    • Visual nodes cover models, tools, code, branching, triggers, and iteration.
    • Knowledge retrieval, RAG workflows, and human approval steps are supported.
    • Publish apps as web apps, APIs, and MCP-compatible workflow tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Sandbox is limited to 200 message credits and one team member.
    • Professional supports only 3 team members; larger teams need Team.
    • Voice agents depend on Marketplace extensions rather than a standalone core channel.

  • Lindy — where it wins

    • Scheduled, triggered, conditional, and webhook-based multi-step workflows
    • Human approvals for actions with external impact
    • More than 1,000 integrations plus MCP and custom tool connections

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $29.99 per user monthly
    • Usage is measured in monthly credits rather than task runs
    • Slack-centered operation may not suit teams avoiding Slack workflows
  • Dify8.7/10 · Free plan

    An open-source visual builder for AI agents and workflows, with cloud and self-hosted options.

    Visit DifyFull verdict →
  • Lindy8.4/10 · 7-day trial

    Lindy automates multi-step work across Slack and more than 1,000 connected tools.

    Visit LindyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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