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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
1Gumloop logoGumloopPaidNoWeb3 of 368.8
2Zapier logoZapierFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 464.8
3Manus logoManusFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +26 of 662.8
4n8n logon8nFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 561.8
5Make logoMakeFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 359.4
  1. Gumloop logo

    1. GumloopTop pick

    Best for: Teams automating research, enrichment and content tasks with AI models

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lindy

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

    Pros

    • Built around AI steps and agents
    • Choice of AI models with admin controls
    • Bring your own API keys

    Cons

    • Credit costs vary with AI usage
    • Smaller classic integration catalogue
    • No free plan; paid plans start with a trial
    Visit Gumloop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Gumloop a good Lindy alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $37/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI model controls
    Admins can restrict which models teams use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
    Checked Oct 29, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zapier logo

    2. Zapier

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want to connect common SaaS apps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lindy

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

    Pros

    • Largest library of app integrations
    • Easy for non-developers to set up
    • Tables, Forms, AI steps and MCP in one account

    Cons

    • Per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume
    • Free plan limited to two-step Zaps
    • Complex branching is clumsier than canvas-based tools
    Visit Zapier Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Zapier a good Lindy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 tasks/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19.99/month (Professional)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    From $69/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    9,000+ apps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Manus logo

    3. ManusAcquired

    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)
  4. n8n logo

    4. n8n

    Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lindy

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

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • Priced per execution, not per step
    • Code nodes and strong AI agent tooling

    Cons

    • Fair-code licence restricts commercial resale
    • Less friendly for non-technical users
    • SSO and version control need paid editions
    Visit n8n Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is n8n a good Lindy alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Cloud starting price
    €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
    Checked Oct 29, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    €50/month (annual), 10K executions
    Checked Oct 29, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Oct 29, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Make logo

    5. Make

    Best for: Ops teams and agencies building multi-branch automations on a budget

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lindy

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

    Pros

    • Visual canvas shows complex logic clearly
    • Strong data handling with routers, iterators and error handlers
    • Free plan with no time limit

    Cons

    • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
    • Credit usage can be hard to predict
    • Fewer app integrations than Zapier
    Visit Make Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Make a good Lindy alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Oct 29, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    3,500+ apps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    500,000+ teams
    Checked Oct 29, 2026make.com(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.