Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Instagram DM automation tools help businesses manage conversations that start on Instagram. They can support comment-to-DM flows, automated replies, lead capture and broadcasts.
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 SendPulse | SendPulse suits email marketers who need automation, segmentation, and A/B testing, with a free option for lists of up to 500 subscribers. | 6.0 | $9.60 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Trengo | Trengo suits teams handling customer conversations across several messaging and voice channels. | 5.8 | €299 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Botmaker | Botmaker suits businesses automating sales, customer service, lead capture, campaigns, or internal employee support. | 5.7 | $149 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Chatfuel | 5.6 | $18 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Inrō | It suits direct-to-consumer brands, e-commerce businesses, creators, coaches, consultants, and agencies using Instagram for lead capture or sales. | 5.2 | €12.99 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Repli | 5.1 | ₹2,493 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Respond.io | Respond.io fits mid-market B2C teams managing high-volume, multichannel customer conversations. | 5.1 | $79 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Gupshup | Gupshup suits marketing, performance marketing, commerce and growth, and customer support and CX teams. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 09 CheckYourDM | 4.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 5 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 InstantDM | 3.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
This list lets you review free availability, entry points, starting paid prices and contact limits, along with whether each tool works on web, API, iOS, Android, macOS or an extension. Check the automation features that match your workflow.
SendPulse suits email marketers who need automation, segmentation, and A/B testing, with a free option for lists of up to 500 subscribers.
Trengo suits teams handling customer conversations across several messaging and voice channels.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Botmaker suits businesses automating sales, customer service, lead capture, campaigns, or internal employee support.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1It suits direct-to-consumer brands, e-commerce businesses, creators, coaches, consultants, and agencies using Instagram for lead capture or sales.
WebAPIRespond.io fits mid-market B2C teams managing high-volume, multichannel customer conversations.
A free plan is available from tools on this list. A free trial is also available from tools on this list.
Review each currency and Paid from amount when weighing costs. Inrō shows a 14-day trial; other entries show monthly starting prices or free access.
Assess whether each tool handles comment-triggered DMs, automatic replies, lead collection and broadcast messages.
Choose the functions that fit how you start conversations and follow up with contacts.
The entry-point field identifies the Instagram actions that can open a conversation with a tool. Compare the entry points listed for the workflows you plan to use.
A tool can suit one campaign style better than another, so check this field before signing up.
Contact limits affect how a tool handles your audience. Compare the published limit with the size of the contact list you need to manage.
Tools on this list run through web apps, APIs, iOS, Android, macOS or extensions. Select the platform that fits your daily work or integration needs.
An API can fit a custom system, while a web or mobile app may suit direct campaign management.
