Lindy and Relay.app are both considered for AI agents, but they solve different buying problems. Lindy is best read as AI assistant and agent platform, while Relay.app is best read as AI workflow automation builder. This comparison uses current vendor pricing and product positioning as of June 2026, with the main decision tied to workflow, limits, and ownership. Relay.app is an AI workflow builder, not mainly a customer-facing chatbot.
Choose Lindy for inbox, calendar, meeting, and SMS assistants, and Relay.app for workflow automation with approvals.
| Decision area | Lindy | Relay.app |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Lindy: AI assistant and agent platform. | Relay.app: AI workflow automation builder. |
| Main workflow | inbox, calendar, meetings, SMS, phone, and team assistants. | multi-step workflows, approvals, connectors, AI credits, and human-in-the-loop steps. |
| Pricing signal | Lindy lists Plus $49.99/month, Pro $99.99, and Max $199.99. | Relay.app lists Free, Professional $19/month billed annually, and Team $59/month billed annually. |
| Control point | Check Lindy data handling, exports, seat rules, and plan limits. | Check Relay.app data handling, exports, seat rules, and plan limits. |
| Watch out for | Lindy can be a poor fit if the needed limit is only on a higher plan. | Relay.app can be a poor fit if the core workflow differs from your team's toolchain. |
Lindy starts from AI assistant and agent platform and should be judged by how quickly it gets a real user from input to reviewed output. Relay.app deserves the same practical test, but the likely friction points are different: multi-step workflows, approvals, connectors, AI credits, and human-in-the-loop steps.
As of June 2026, compare public plan names, credits, usage caps, and seat rules before choosing.
Choose Lindy for inbox, calendar, meeting, and SMS assistants, and Relay.app for workflow automation with approvals.
It depends on workflow fit. Lindy is stronger for its core use case, while Relay.app may fit different pricing or controls.
Compare the current vendor plans. Free tiers, credits, seats, and overages can change the real monthly cost.
Yes, but team features vary by plan. Check admin controls, collaboration, data settings, and support before rollout.