Comparison · Verified pricing
Replied vs InstantDM
Flat-rate Instagram DM automation tool, USD-priced. Popular with Shopify creators. Here's an honest, source-cited side-by-side so you can pick the right tool — not the loudest one.
Replied
₹499/mo
Free tier available. ₹3,999/year (~33% off).
InstantDM
$9.99/mo (Legend Pro)
Up to $24.99/mo (Trendsetter). 7-day free trial only — no permanent free tier.
Pricing verified from instantdm.com · apps.shopify.com · Last checked 2026-04-28.
InstantDM pricing tiers
What InstantDM actually charges
The facts
What we verified about InstantDM
- InstantDM offers flat-rate pricing — no per-contact tax (verified on official pricing page).
- No permanent free tier — only a 7-day trial.
- Legend Pro is rate-limited to 750 DMs per hour; Trendsetter removes this cap.
- Yearly billing offers 2 months free.
Honest take
Where each tool wins
InstantDM is better when
- ✓ Mature flat-rate model — no contact-based gotchas
- ✓ Strong Shopify ecosystem integration
- ✓ Higher hourly DM throughput on Trendsetter
Replied is better when
- ✓ ₹499/mo (~$6) vs $9.99/mo. About ~40% cheaper, billed in INR with no FX surprise.
- ✓ Replied has a permanent free tier — InstantDM only has a 7-day trial.
- ✓ Hindi + 5 regional language templates built in — InstantDM is English-only.
- ✓ Indian payment options: UPI, cards, netbanking via Razorpay.
Things to know
Common InstantDM concerns
- No permanent free tier (7-day trial only)
- USD-priced, FX-exposed for Indian buyers
- No Indian-language template library
Try Replied free.
Unlimited replies on the free tier. Upgrade to ₹499/month flat when you’re ready. Cancel in one click — no retention loop.
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