Dify vs Lindy
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Open source
An open-source platform for building LLM apps, RAG pipelines and agents with a visual workflow editor.
AI tool · Freemium
A platform for building AI agents that handle email, scheduling, lead qualification and support tasks.
The short answer
Choose Dify if you need…
- Self-hosted AI apps
- RAG chatbots on company data
Choose Lindy if you need…
- Email and meeting assistants
- Small teams automating admin
Side-by-side
| Dify | Lindy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | No-code & automation · AI agents & workflows | No-code & automation · AI agents & workflows |
| Price | Open source | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hosted, API | Web |
| Works with | OpenAI, Anthropic | Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
Dify
An open-source platform for building LLM apps, RAG pipelines and agents with a visual workflow editor. Very capable open option. Self-hosting and upgrades need operational care.
Lindy
A platform for building AI agents that handle email, scheduling, lead qualification and support tasks. Quick to deploy useful agents. Agents with inbox access need careful permissions and monitoring.
Best for
Dify
- Self-hosted AI apps
- RAG chatbots on company data
Lindy
- Email and meeting assistants
- Small teams automating admin
Strengths
Dify
- Visual workflow builder
- Knowledge base RAG
- Agent tools
- Self-hosting
Lindy
- Agent templates
- Email and calendar actions
- Phone agents
- Integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dify and Lindy?
Dify: An open-source platform for building LLM apps, RAG pipelines and agents with a visual workflow editor. Lindy: A platform for building AI agents that handle email, scheduling, lead qualification and support tasks. Dify suits self-hosted ai apps, while Lindy suits email and meeting assistants.
Are Dify and Lindy free?
Dify: Open source. Lindy: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to Dify and Lindy?
Other options people compare them with include Flowise, Gumloop, Zapier, Airtable, Make.
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Built from our catalogue entries for both products: open-source details come from each project's README (AI-assisted, refreshed weekly) and GitHub data; AI-tool details are editorial. Spotted something wrong? Let us know from either product's page.