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OpenClaw vs Lindy: catalog facts
OpenClaw	Lindy
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial that can be cancelled anytime.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Runs on your own machine rather than a vendor's service Controlled from existing chat apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram	Connects to more than 1,000 tools, with MCP support Scheduled recurring tasks such as briefs and reports
Windows support is through a separate companion app Giving an agent access to email and calendar requires care with permissions	Paid after a short trial Cloud service that needs access to your accounts and company data
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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