Rick Boers vs Lindy
Explore what we can build. Examples describe possible workflows; integrations, hosting, and scope are agreed for your project.
Lindy (lindy.ai) is an AI executive assistant that connects to Gmail or Outlook and your calendar, then triages email, drafts replies in your voice, schedules meetings, records and summarizes calls, and texts you a daily brief — operated largely over iMessage/SMS, Slack, or the web. It relaunched around this focused assistant in February 2026; the original no-code agent/workflow builder (triggers, actions, templates, AI phone agents, computer use branded "Autopilot") still exists underneath and anchors its enterprise offering.
Rick Boers is an independent AI product builder. I design and build custom agents, document workflows, internal tools, and complete web and mobile applications, with one person owning the work from brief to delivery.
At a glance
| Comparison dimension | Rick Boers | Lindy |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on computer | Hosting and runtime architecture are chosen for your project; dedicated VMs are one option. | No dedicated per-agent machine; computer use (branded "Autopilot," Pro plan and up) is a cloud browser session whose state — logins, cookies, files — persists for 30 days after the last action, with an incognito option and a Take Control button. |
| Tool integrations | I build integrations around the tools your workflow needs. Access, permissions, API availability, and any service subscriptions are checked and scoped before implementation. | Claims "hundreds of integrations" (Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoom, Teams, Airtable, Google Sheets, LinkedIn, Zendesk, more), plus a built-in AI phone agent for inbound/outbound calls. |
| Messaging channels | Messaging or web interfaces are implemented where supported and included in the agreed scope. | iMessage/SMS, Slack, email, and the web app; it messages you proactively, including a daily brief texted at 7:00 AM by default. No WhatsApp or Telegram support documented. |
| Persistent memory | Storage and memory can be designed for the workflow, with retention and access controls agreed first. | Persistent "memories" (pre-configured, user-defined, and agent-updated) carry across all future tasks and are user-editable; per-task working context resets between runs. |
| Background automations | Scheduled and background jobs can be included with monitoring, limits, and human review where needed. | Trigger-based workflows (e.g., email received, call received), scheduled workflows/timers, and a recurring daily brief; agents pause and hold new tasks when monthly credits run out, and credits don't roll over. |
| Pricing | The first 20-minute fit call is free. Paid work is scoped individually. We agree the deliverables, price, and payment milestones before work begins; hosting and model costs depend on the system we build. | Check the provider’s current pricing and plan limits. |
Where Lindy shines
- Polished, focused executive-assistant experience out of the box: inbox triage and reply drafts in your voice, meeting prep, notes and follow-ups for Zoom/Meet/Teams, and automated scheduling across time zones.
- iMessage/SMS-first delegation with proactive outreach — a personalized daily brief (7:00 AM default) covering your calendar, overnight email triage, and flagged decisions, all runnable from your phone.
- Built-in AI phone agent: inbound and outbound calls with natural voices in 30+ languages across 100+ countries, call transfer and phone-tree navigation included.
- A mature no-code workflow builder underneath (triggers, conditions, actions, templates) with hundreds of app integrations, still available and emphasized for enterprise teams.
- Enterprise-grade compliance and controls: SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, plus SSO, SCIM, and audit logs on the Enterprise tier.
Where it falls short
- No dedicated always-on computer per agent: computer use is a session-based cloud browser (state kept for 30 days after the last action, Pro plan and up), not a persistent dedicated VM with its own disk that an agent treats as its machine.
- The flagship product is scoped to communication and coordination work — inbox, calendar, meetings, follow-ups, calls — rather than a general-purpose worker with a full computer for arbitrary open-ended tasks.
- No free plan since early 2026: after the 7-day trial the entry price is $49.99/month, and per-plan credit allowances are no longer published — plans are described only as "standard usage," 3x, and 7x multipliers.
- Credits don't roll over, agents pause and hold new tasks when credits run out, and third-party guides report overage credits billed at double the standard rate.
- Messaging channels are iMessage/SMS, Slack, email, and web only — no WhatsApp or Telegram support documented.
Choose Lindy if…
- Your main need is EA-style coordination — inbox triage, scheduling, meeting notes and follow-ups — and you want polished defaults working within minutes of connecting Gmail or Outlook.
- You need an AI phone/voice agent that answers and places real calls, transfers to humans, and speaks 30+ languages across 100+ countries.
- Your organization requires SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, SSO/SCIM, and audit logs on an established enterprise tier.
- You prefer deterministic no-code workflows with explicit triggers and conditions over free-form agent delegation, and you want a large template library to start from.
Choose Rick Boers if…
- You need a custom workflow or product built around your team.
- You want one builder to own design, implementation, and delivery.
- Your project needs integrations or behavior beyond a packaged tool.
- You need a custom workflow or product built around your team.
Common questions
Is Lindy better than Rick Boers?
This comparison is between using a packaged tool and commissioning a custom system. Provider features change; check current documentation. For a custom build, we agree the specific workflow, infrastructure, integrations, and operating responsibilities.
How much does Lindy AI cost in 2026?
The first 20-minute fit call is free. Paid work is scoped individually. We agree the deliverables, price, and payment milestones before work begins; hosting and model costs depend on the system we build.
Does Lindy have a free plan?
No. Lindy's earlier free tier was discontinued in early 2026; today there is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, after which the cheapest plan is $49.99/month. By comparison, Rick Boers has a free plan with one agent and $10 in one-time usage credits.