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Lindy vs Microsoft Power Automate

Lindy: Build AI agents for email, meetings, sales and support. Microsoft Power Automate: Microsoft's workflow automation tool, with Copilot to build flows from plain-language requests. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Lindy

Best for: Busy professionals who want an AI assistant that takes actions.

Stands out for: Templates for common agents; No coding required.

Microsoft Power Automate

Best for: Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.

Stands out for: Deep Microsoft 365 integration; Handles both cloud and desktop tasks.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Lindy, Microsoft Power Automate
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What it isBuild AI agents for email, meetings, sales and support.Microsoft's workflow automation tool, with Copilot to build flows from plain-language requests.
Pricing
Free + Paid
Free + PaidIncluded with some Microsoft 365 plans
Free to useYesYes
CategoryAI Agents & AutomationAI Agents & Automation
Editor rank#5 in category#9 in category
Made byLindyMicrosoft
Best forBusy professionals who want an AI assistant that takes actions.Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.
Key features
  • Agent templates
  • Email and calendar agents
  • Integrations with business apps
  • Cloud flows across many apps
  • Copilot builds flows from descriptions
  • Desktop automation for Windows apps
  • Approvals and Teams integration
Pros
  • Templates for common agents
  • No coding required
  • Connects to many apps
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Handles both cloud and desktop tasks
Cons
  • Credits run out fast on the free plan
  • Agents need testing before you trust them
  • Advanced features need premium licences
Use it to
  • Create an agent that triages your email
  • Take meeting notes and send follow-ups
  • Qualify inbound sales leads
  • Send a Teams alert when a form is submitted
  • Save email attachments to SharePoint
  • Automate data entry in a desktop app
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
Windows

Lindy vs Microsoft Power Automate: questions

Is Lindy better than Microsoft Power Automate?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank Lindy slightly higher overall in AI Agents & Automation, but Microsoft Power Automate can be the better fit: Organisations that already use Microsoft 365.

Which is free, Lindy or Microsoft Power Automate?

Both can be used without paying: Lindy is free + paid and Microsoft Power Automate is free + paid. Paid plans add more usage or features.

Can I use Lindy and Microsoft Power Automate together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example create an agent that triages your email with Lindy, and send a Teams alert when a form is submitted with Microsoft Power Automate.

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