HitDM
Free
Free
Real DMs each month. No contact meter.
- 1,000 DMs / month
- Comment → DM + tracked link
- 1 Instagram account
NewComment keyword → auto DM
Hit Instagram commentswith aDM, instantly
Keyword comment → tracked link in their DM. Flat pricing. Official Meta API.
Free plan: 1,000 DMs / month
Built for creators, coaches, and shops
Flat pricing. Official Meta API.
Built for the Instagram comment → DM job. Flat Free + Pro measured in DMs you send.
Official Meta API
Professional IG accounts
Comment to DM
Keyword → inbox link
Flat DM pricing
Not contact overages
Why creators want comment → DM
Built for creators, coaches, and shops who need the link in the inbox, not buried in bio.
I used to miss “link?” comments until hours later. Comment to DM means the offer hits their inbox while they still care.
Contact overages after a viral Reel were the breaking point. Flat DM pricing keeps Instagram auto DM predictable.
Comments without a DM are lost leads. A tracked link in the chat beats hoping they find bio later.
Built for creators, coaches, and shops
One job: comment keyword → private DM with your link. Flat Free + Pro. Official Meta API.
Creators
Turn “link?” comments into a tracked DM while the Reel is still hot.
Coaches
Send the booking or freebie when someone comments your keyword.
Shops
Route shoppers from comments into checkout. No bio scavenger hunt.
Start free with 1,000 DMs / month. No contact overages.
Join free →Comments raise hands. Bio links drop them.
Most Instagram accounts do not have a traffic problem. They have a conversion gap: people raise their hand in comments, then never get the link in time.
COLD LEADS
Comments go cold
The problem
Someone comments “link” or your keyword, then scrolls on. Manual DMs hours later usually miss the moment.
HitDM solution
HitDM sends the Instagram auto DM as soon as the keyword matches.
BIO FRICTION
Link-in-bio friction
The problem
Exit Reel → profile → bio → hunt the right URL. Each tap drops people who already raised their hand.
HitDM solution
Comment to DM puts the exact tracked link in their inbox.
BILL SHOCK
Contact-bill surprises
The problem
ManyChat-style contact meters can spike after one viral post, even when you only needed comment→DM.
HitDM solution
HitDM meters Free and Pro by DMs you send. Flat tiers, no contact overages.
Comments without a DM are lost leads. Comment to DM puts the tracked link in their inbox while they still care. A focused ManyChat alternative for Instagram-only teams.
How Instagram comment to DM works
Three steps from keyword comment to inbox. The link lands where they already are.
Connect Instagram
Link a Business or Creator account on Meta's official API. No password bots.
Set a comment keyword
Pick a post or Reel and the word that means “send me the link.”
Hit their DM
HitDM sends your tracked link (and optional lead ask) the moment they comment.
Key features
Day-one Instagram comment to DM, plus what ships later.
- Set a keyword. When someone comments it, HitDM hits their inbox with your message and offer link.
- One URL per trigger, delivered privately. Know which comment keyword drove the click.
- On Pro, ask for email or phone inside the chat after the opener. Optional, not forced on Free.
- Creator and Business accounts via Meta messaging APIs. No password bots.
- Same idea for story replies. Coming soon. HitDM today ships comment keyword to DM.
Instagram comment to auto DM
Set a keyword. When someone comments it, HitDM hits their inbox with your message and offer link.
Pricing after a viral Reel
One viral Reel. Comment flood
Three wildly different price tags.
Flat Free + Pro for creators who only need Instagram comment to DM. A focused ManyChat alternative without contact overages. Full comparisons sit on the alternatives page.
Keyword
Comment
Auto DM
Tracked link
New drop 🔥 Comment LINK
Here is your link, sent by HitDM
Instagram auto DM on Meta's official API. No password bots.
The cost shape after a viral Reel
- $9.00
HitDM Pro
Unlimited monthly DMs · flat
- Surprise
Contact-billed tools
Often spikes after viral Reels
- $0
HitDM Free
1,000 real DMs / month
Flat Pro · no contact overages
Peers differ; verify live pricing. HitDM meters Free and Pro by DMs you send.
| Dimension | Contact-billed tools | HitDM |
|---|---|---|
| How you are billed | Often by contacts / active people | By DMs you send (Free cap + flat Pro) |
| Free plan truth | Commonly a thin contact allowance (e.g. 25) | 1,000 real DMs / month on Free |
| After a viral Reel | Contact count can jump → bill jumps | Stay on Free or Pro; no contact overages |
| Core job focus | Multi-channel chatbot suite | Instagram comment to DM + tracked link |
| API approach | Varies by tool | Official Meta API |
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Flat Free + Pro by DMs you send. USD. Taxes at checkout. Cancel anytime — access until period end. Refund policy.
Most popular
Pro
$9 / month
Unlimited monthly DMs + lead capture in chat.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited monthly DMs
- Lead capture in DM
- Priority email support
Pro “unlimited” means no monthly DM cap, not unlimited sends per hour. HitDM paces outbound DMs around 500–600 per hour; Meta’s messaging rules still apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Comment to DM, Meta's API, pricing, and how HitDM compares as a flat ManyChat alternative. Setup lives in the comment to DM guide, the category overview in Instagram DM automation, tool comparisons on alternatives, and storing a contact after the DM in the Instagram lead capture guide. An auto reply from a comment, not from the whole inbox, is auto reply DM on Instagram.
What is Instagram auto DM / comment-to-DM automation?
It sends a private Instagram DM when someone comments a keyword on your post or Reel. HitDM uses Meta’s official API to deliver your link or lead form in seconds.
How do I automate a DM when someone comments on Instagram?
Connect a Business or Creator Instagram account, pick a post or Reel, set a keyword, and write the DM. HitDM watches comments and hits their inbox with your message and link.
Is Instagram DM automation allowed?
Yes, when you use Meta’s official Messaging API through an approved app. Browser bots and password tools can violate Instagram’s rules. HitDM is built on the official Meta API.
What is a free ManyChat alternative for Instagram?
HitDM is a flat-priced Instagram comment-to-DM tool with a usable free DM allowance, not ManyChat’s contact-based billing. See Pricing on this page.
How much does Instagram DM automation cost?
Indie tools often run free tiers plus about $9–$29/mo. ManyChat bills by contacts. HitDM is flat Free + Pro with a clear free DM cap (see Pricing). Pro “unlimited” means no monthly DM cap, not unlimited per hour. HitDM paces outbound DMs around 500–600 per hour, and Meta’s messaging rules still apply.
Can I collect emails or phone numbers in Instagram DMs?
Yes. After the first DM, you can ask for email or phone inside the chat and store leads for follow-up. HitDM supports optional lead capture after the comment trigger on Pro.
How do story reply automations work?
When someone replies to your Instagram story, the same comment-to-DM idea can auto-send a DM with your link. Story triggers are coming soon on HitDM. Today HitDM ships comment keyword to DM.
Why do people leave ManyChat for Instagram-only tools?
ManyChat’s contact pricing can spike after a viral post. Flat DM-cap tools (LinkDM, ReplyRush, HitDM) keep costs predictable for creators focused on Instagram.
Do I need a Creator or Business Instagram account?
Yes. Meta’s Instagram APIs only work with a professional account (Creator or Business). Personal accounts cannot connect. HitDM uses Instagram Login, so a Facebook Page is not required.
Will automated DMs get my account banned?
Risk is much lower on Meta’s official API than with unofficial bots. Follow Instagram’s messaging limits and fair-use pacing (unlimited monthly is not unlimited per hour), avoid spammy copy, and use keyword opt-in comments. HitDM makes no partnership or account-safety guarantees.
How is HitDM different from ManyChat, LinkDM, and InstantDM?
HitDM is a short Action+DM brand for comment→DM link delivery and lead capture, with flat pricing. ManyChat is multi-channel/contact-priced; LinkDM and InstantDM are close peers.
Is there a free plan with real DMs (not 25 contacts)?
Yes. HitDM’s free plan is measured in DMs you can send, not active contacts. The exact free allowance is in Pricing on this page.
Ready to hit Instagram comments with a DM?
Start free with 1,000 DMs / month. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited monthly sends and lead capture.
Support: hello@hitdm.com
Official Meta APIFlat DM pricing