Low-Code Platforms

Lindy vs n8n

How Lindy and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

Agent Reality Index

Lindy #5 in Low-Code Platforms · 72.7 / 100 n8n #4 in Low-Code Platforms · 76.3 / 100

Dimension	Lindy	n8n
Agent Reality Index	72.7 / 100 (#5)	76.3 / 100 (#4)
Monthly search demand	~287k/mo	~201k/mo
Licensing	Proprietary / closed-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	No public repo	193k★ on GitHub
Positioning	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas

The verdict

Lindy and n8n are neck-and-neck on the Agent Reality Index (72.7 vs 76.3). The gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to fit rather than popularity: Lindy is a managed, closed product, while n8n is open-source. Use the positioning row above to choose by how you actually want to work.

Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →

Frequently asked questions

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How Lindy and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

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How do Lindy and n8n compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, Lindy scores 72.7 of 100 (ranked #5 in Low-Code Platforms) and n8n scores 76.3 of 100 (#4 in Low-Code Platforms). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.