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Lindy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Lindy: credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict, and free credits are a short trial rather than a lasting free plan. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lindy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gumloop currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Manus logoManusFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +26 of 662.8
  1. Manus logo

    1. ManusTop pickAcquired

    Best for: People who want an AI to complete whole tasks such as reports, slides or sites, not just answer

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    62.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lindy

    A general autonomous agent for research and browser tasks rather than team chores.

    Pros

    • Runs multi-step tasks end to end in its own sandboxed computer
    • Produces finished files: slides, sites, reports and media
    • Desktop app can work with local files and apps
    • Apps on web, desktop and mobile

    Cons

    • Credit-based billing makes costs hard to predict on long tasks
    • Free plan's monthly credits run out fast
    • Now owned by Meta, which may concern privacy-minded users
    Visit Manus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Manus a good Lindy alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited monthly credits
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Credit-based
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    Shared team credit pool
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)
    Sandbox
    Virtual computer with internet access
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Meta
    Checked Oct 29, 2026manus.im(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lindy alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Gumloop logo

Best Lindy alternative for most people

Gumloop

Visual AI workflow builder, better when you want repeatable, step-by-step automations.

Zapier logo

Best Lindy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zapier

The largest app catalogue with deterministic Zaps plus its own AI agents.

n8n logo

Best Lindy alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Open-source and self-hostable, with AI agent nodes and full control over data.

Manus logo

Best Lindy alternative for Mac

Manus

A general autonomous agent for research and browser tasks rather than team chores.

Manus logo

Best Lindy alternative for Windows

Manus

A general autonomous agent for research and browser tasks rather than team chores.

Manus logo

Best Lindy alternative for iPhone and Android

Manus

A general autonomous agent for research and browser tasks rather than team chores.

Make logo

Best Lindy alternative for working in the browser

Make

Visual scenario builder with cheaper operation-based pricing for high volumes.

Lindy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lindy?

Gumloop ranks first right now. Visual AI workflow builder, better when you want repeatable, step-by-step automations. Zapier and Manus follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Lindy?

Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid), Manus (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid) and Make (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lindy?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Lindy?

The complaints we hear most: credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict; free credits are a short trial rather than a lasting free plan; less deterministic than step-by-step workflow tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lindy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.