The verdict
On the data we hold, Gemini comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 2 of the 2 features we compared.
- Only Gemini has a free plan to start on.
- Only Gemini has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our AI agents ranking, Gemini places 7 and Lindy 9 of 11.
Side by side
| 6 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | $29.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Not known yet |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| Document/source grounding | Yes | Yes |
| No-code builder | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Gemini
- Free TierFree input and output tokens on limited models with lower rate limits; data may be used to improve Google products.Free
Lindy
- TeamCredit-based: from $29.99 per user per month for 3,000 credits; bigger credit packs up to $9,999.50; top-ups $10 per 1,000 credits.$29.99/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Gemini if…
Development teams who want to add Google's Gemini models to a product through an API and prefer to start on a free tier before committing spend to production.
Choose Lindy if…
Non-technical teams that live in Slack and email and want an AI teammate to handle cross-app tasks, meeting notes and recurring reports without building workflows themselves.
Other options worth a look
ToolAnswers questions, writes, researches, analyses and codes via web and desktop apps with built-in search and grounding.AI agents
From $8/moFree plan
ToolBuilds AI agents that automate customer support conversations using a visual interface and knowledge base.AI agents
From $150/mo yearlyFree plan
ToolBuilds custom AI agents grounded in your company data and all connected business tools.AI agents
From €24/mo yearlyFree plan
ToolBuilds and deploys AI agents and multi-agent workflows for automating business tasks at scale.AI agents
From $19/mo yearly
ToolAnswers questions, writes, researches, analyses and codes via web and desktop apps with built-in search and grounding.AI agents
From $16.67/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link
ToolCreate AI agents that carry out business tasks across thousands of connected applications automatically.AI agents
From $33.33/mo yearlyFree plan