Lindy vs Martin
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Which is better, Lindy or Martin?
It depends on what you want done. Pick Lindy if your bottleneck is email, meetings and phone calls, and you'd rather text an assistant than open an app. Pick Martin if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for. Both are personal agents. Prices as of November 2026: Lindy, from $29.99/mo; Martin, from $21/mo.
On our rubric, Lindy scores higher, 6.9 to 6.3. Both handle 1 of our 6 everyday errands fully on their own, so the difference is in how they work and what they cost. Here's where each one wins.
Lindy6.9
Choose Lindy if your bottleneck is email, meetings and phone calls, and you'd rather text an assistant than open an app.
Visit Lindy
Martin6.3
Choose Martin if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for.
Visit MartinErrands, side by side
| Errand | Lindy | Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Book reservations, rides and travel | With your OK | With your OK |
| Shop and check out | No | No |
| Handle email and calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Fill forms and click through websites | With your OK | No |
| Cancel subscriptions, chase refunds, lower bills | No | No |
| Research and compare | With your OK | With your OK |
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Lindy | Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Reach (15%) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Knows you (15%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Value (15%) | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Where they work
| Clicks through websites for you | ||
|---|---|---|
| Works in the background or on a schedule | ||
| Remembers you | ||
| Works over text messages | ||
| Talks by voice | ||
| Phone app |
Price and fine print
| Lindy | Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: work agent | Personal agent: agent you text |
| Made by | Lindy | Martin |
| Our rank | #11 of personal agents | #19 of personal agents |
| Price | From $29.99/mo (as of November 2026) | From $21/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | No; $50 of credits for a 7-day trial, no card (as of November 2026) | No; 7-day free trial (as of November 2026) |
| Refunds | All purchases non-refundable | Not stated |
| Best for | Busy professionals who want an assistant for inbox, calendar, meetings and calls. | People who want an assistant they can call or text about their calendar and inbox. |
Lindy: pros and cons
- Inbox, calendar, meeting notes and phone calls in one assistant
- Reach it by iMessage, text, email or Slack
- Excellent G2 rating
- SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA
- Built for work more than personal errands
- Credits drain quickly, including when fixing mistakes
- Trial credits expire after 7 days
- No refunds
Martin: pros and cons
- Call, text or email it
- Calendar, inbox, WhatsApp and Slack
- Proactive on Pro
- iPhone app
- Pricier than most
- Basic handles two tasks at a time
- Doesn't browse or buy
- App Store reviews mention slow support
Lindy vs Martin: questions
Is Lindy better than Martin?
On our rubric, Lindy scores higher (6.9 vs 6.3). Martin is still the better pick if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for.
Which is cheaper, Lindy or Martin?
Lindy: from $29.99/mo, free plan: no (as of November 2026). Martin: from $21/mo, free plan: no (as of November 2026).