AI assistant, priced per seat · checked 28 Sept 2026
DeskFerry vs Lindy
Lindy gives each person an AI teammate that follows them across Slack, email, meetings and even phone calls, and it prices per seat. DeskFerry is built around agents for specific jobs, shared by the team on one plan price.
Choose Lindy when
- you want AI phone calls: Lindy's Gaia agent answers and places them
- the agent must work in apps with no API, through a virtual computer
- each person wants a personal assistant that joins their meetings
Choose DeskFerry when
- several people share the same agents, so seats add cost without adding work
- your jobs are team processes, not one person's inbox
- you want a single price as the team grows
01 · Unit
Lindy: one AI teammate per person
DeskFerry: one agent per job
02 · Priced by
Lindy: per seat: $29.99, $99.99, $199.99
DeskFerry: per plan: $49, $99, $299
03 · Channels
Lindy: Slack, email, SMS, meetings, phone
DeskFerry: web app, Slack, chat widget
04 · Trial
Lindy: 7 days
DeskFerry: 7 days
What your team pays
Lindy charges per person. DeskFerry charges per plan.
For one person, Lindy's entry plan is cheaper. Move the team size and watch where the lines cross.
The catch, stated plainly
Each Lindy seat adds 3,000 credits to a shared pool, so a bigger Lindy team also gets more capacity. DeskFerry's credits don't grow with headcount: a busy 20-person team may need Pro ($99) or Scale ($299), which is still one price for everyone.
Where Lindy wins
Phone agents, computer use on Pro and above, and an assistant that joins Zoom, Meet and Teams calls. DeskFerry offers none of these.
Feature by feature
Where each one wins
| Feature | Lindy | DeskFerry | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone calls | Gaia voice agent for inbound and outbound calls | No voice | Lindy |
| Apps without an API | Computer Use on Pro and above | Connected apps only | Lindy |
| Meetings | Joins Zoom, Meet and Teams as a participant | Not offered | Lindy |
| Shared team agents | Built around one teammate per person | Agents are shared across the plan | DeskFerry |
| Pricing basis | Per seat, credits pooled | Per plan, unlimited agents | Depends |
| Integrations | 1,000+ plus MCP | 1,500+ | Depends |
| Approvals | Outside actions wait for a named approver | Approve in Slack | Depends |
Sources: lindy.ai/pricing · Lindy: Gaia launch · deskferry.com/pricing · checked 28 Sept 2026
Straight talk
When to stay on Lindy
You need a voice agent
If calls have to be answered or placed by AI, Lindy does that and DeskFerry doesn't.
Tools with no integration
Lindy's Computer Use can drive a browser and desktop apps. DeskFerry works only through connected apps.
One person, one assistant
For a solo founder who wants a personal assistant across email and meetings, Lindy Plus at $29.99 is cheaper than our $49 Growth plan.
FAQ
Lindy questions
Is Lindy priced per user?
Yes. Plus is $29.99, Pro $99.99 and Max $199.99 per user per month, with 3,000, 15,000 and 35,000 credits per user pooled into one workspace balance.
Does Lindy have a free trial?
Yes, 7 days, and there is no free plan. DeskFerry also has a 7-day free trial and no free plan.
Can Lindy make phone calls?
Yes. Lindy's Gaia phone agent launched in October 2025, and phone calls are unlocked on the Pro plan. DeskFerry has no voice or phone agents.
When is DeskFerry cheaper than Lindy?
Once two or more people use Plus, and sooner on Pro. Two Plus seats cost $59.98 a month against $49 for DeskFerry Growth; five Pro seats cost $499.95 against $99 for DeskFerry Pro. The trade-off is that Lindy's credit pool grows with each seat.
Can both run from Slack?
Yes. Lindy works in Slack channels and DMs. DeskFerry agents can be @mentioned in a channel, and you approve their actions in the thread.
One price, however many people use it
Build the agents your team shares, and add teammates without adding seats.