Alvin vs Lindy for home services businesses
Lindy lets you build AI assistants for email, meetings, sales and support, with approval steps, 1,500+ integrations and computer use on its Team plan. It’s a flexible general toolkit. Alvin comes ready-made for home services companies.
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| Lindy | Alvin | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Any business; you set up the assistants | Office and back-office work for home services businesses |
| Setup | You build and tune each assistant | Connect your apps; Alvin already knows the trade work |
| Works in other apps | 1,500+ integrations; computer use on Team | QuickBooks, JobNimbus, AccuLynx, ServiceTitan, Gmail/Outlook, Google Business Profile, CompanyCam; supplier and permit portals on Alvin’s own computer (Pro) |
| Money | Built-in approval steps you configure | Purchases, invoices, refunds and price changes wait for a person, with dollar limits per role and per action |
| Record of work | Audit logging on Enterprise | Every action: who asked, who approved, before/after values, screenshots. Can’t be edited or deleted |
| Price | Team from $29.99/mo for 3,000 credits | Standard $99/mo, Pro $299/mo, plus usage in credits |
Prices and features as published by each company, checked October 4, 2026. They change; check their site for current details.
Where Lindy is strong
- Very flexible: build an assistant for almost any workflow.
- Approval steps are built in.
- Low starting price for small teams.
Where Alvin is different
- Nothing to build: supplements, orders, renewals and permits are already Alvin’s job.
- Receipts on every plan, not just Enterprise.
- Role-based dollar limits and a login vault designed around a contractor’s money.
Can you use both?
Lindy suits general workflows like meeting notes or sales email. Alvin covers the trade back office.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lindy good for contractors?
It can be, if someone on your team enjoys setting up and tuning assistants. Alvin is for shops that want the office work handled without that project.
Does Lindy have audit logs?
Lindy lists audit logging on its Enterprise plan. Alvin keeps receipts on every plan.
Which costs less?
Lindy’s Team plan starts lower at $29.99/mo. Alvin starts at $99/mo plus usage, including trade workflows, the vault and receipts.
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