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Updated October 2026

InstantDM review

An Instagram DM automation platform that turns comments into DMs and adds follow gates, lead capture, and an AI agent via Meta's Graph API. Best for creators and agencies automating comment-to-DM with follow gates. Starts at $9.99/mo.

Key features

  • Comment-to-DM
  • Follow gate
  • Email and phone capture
  • Story and Live automation
  • AI agent
  • Post scheduling with AutoDM

Pros

  • Free plan with 500 DM automations per month
  • Multi-account plans priced per account

Cons

  • Paid prices shown as billed yearly
  • Hourly automation caps on lower paid tiers

InstantDM alternatives

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