Replyinger vs InstantDM
Two Instagram-focused tools with free plans. Here is how their pricing, limits and features compare.
Replyinger makes this page. InstantDM details come from their own pages, checked October 9, 2026, and may have changed since.
Replyinger gives you more on every plan. The follow gate, email capture and story replies are on Replyinger’s free plan; InstantDM lists email capture and story replies on paid plans, and the follow gate only on its multi-account plans. Replyinger Pro is $9/month, billed monthly, with 3 accounts; InstantDM’s Legend Pro is $9.99/month, billed yearly, for 1 account.
Plans, limits and what’s counted.
| Feature | Replyinger | I InstantDM |
|---|---|---|
| Follow gate | All plans, Free included | Listed on its multi-account plans |
| Email capture | All plans, Free included | Paid plans |
| Story reply automation | All plans | Paid plans |
| Several accounts | 3 accounts on Pro | Multi plans: 3 accounts billed at $160 a year, or 10 at $990 a year |
| Free plan | 250 contacts a month with no DM limit, 3 live automations, 1 account, every feature | 500 DM automations a month, 3 trigger words, 1 account |
| Entry paid plan | $9/month (Pro) | $9.99/month, billed yearly (Legend Pro) |
| Allowance on that plan | Unlimited contacts, 3 connected accounts, unlimited live automations | Unlimited automations up to 800 an hour, 1 Instagram account, no per-contact fees |
| What is counted | Free counts contacts: a person counts once a month, the first time we message them. Paid plans have no contact limit | Automations sent, with an hourly cap on single-account plans; no per-contact fees |
| Branding on messages | A one-line credit on Free; removed on Pro and up | Applies on Free; removal is listed on its multi-account plans |
Follow gate
- Replyinger
- All plans, Free included
- InstantDM
- Listed on its multi-account plans
Email capture
- Replyinger
- All plans, Free included
- InstantDM
- Paid plans
Story reply automation
- Replyinger
- All plans
- InstantDM
- Paid plans
Several accounts
- Replyinger
- 3 accounts on Pro
- InstantDM
- Multi plans: 3 accounts billed at $160 a year, or 10 at $990 a year
Free plan
- Replyinger
- 250 contacts a month with no DM limit, 3 live automations, 1 account, every feature
- InstantDM
- 500 DM automations a month, 3 trigger words, 1 account
Entry paid plan
- Replyinger
- $9/month (Pro)
- InstantDM
- $9.99/month, billed yearly (Legend Pro)
Allowance on that plan
- Replyinger
- Unlimited contacts, 3 connected accounts, unlimited live automations
- InstantDM
- Unlimited automations up to 800 an hour, 1 Instagram account, no per-contact fees
What is counted
- Replyinger
- Free counts contacts: a person counts once a month, the first time we message them. Paid plans have no contact limit
- InstantDM
- Automations sent, with an hourly cap on single-account plans; no per-contact fees
Branding on messages
- Replyinger
- A one-line credit on Free; removed on Pro and up
- InstantDM
- Applies on Free; removal is listed on its multi-account plans
Pick the one that fits how you work.
Choose Replyinger if
- You want the follow gate, email capture and story replies on the free plan.
- You want 3 accounts on the $9 plan, not 1.
- You’d rather pay month to month than for a year up front.
- You want a team: up to 10 seats on Pro, free.
Choose InstantDM if
- You manage many accounts and want InstantDM’s per-account Multi pricing.
What your followers see with Replyinger.
Someone comments your keyword, they get your link in their DMs in under a second.
Questions, answered.
Anything else? Email us or start free and try it on your next post.
Which is cheaper, Replyinger or InstantDM?
Replyinger. Pro is $9/month, billed monthly, with 3 accounts. InstantDM’s Legend Pro is $9.99/month, billed yearly, for 1 account, and its pricing page lists the follow gate only on the multi-account plans.
Do both have a free plan?
Yes. Replyinger’s covers 250 contacts a month with story replies, the follow gate and email capture included. InstantDM’s covers 500 automations a month and doesn’t include email collection or story replies.
Do I need a special Instagram account?
You need an Instagram Professional account (Business or Creator). Switching is free and takes a minute in the Instagram app. You connect through Meta’s official login, so Replyinger never sees your password, and you don’t need a Facebook Page.