Free
Free
Real DMs each month — not a thin contact allowance.
- 1,000 DMs / month
- Comment → DM + tracked link
- 1 Instagram account
NewComment keyword → auto DM
Instagram commentAuto DM
Someone comments your keyword. HitDM hits their inbox with your link. Flat pricing. Built on Meta's official API.
Free plan — 1,000 DMs / month
Built for creators & coaches
Flat pricing. Official Meta API path.
Built for the Instagram comment → DM job. Flat Free + Pro measured in DMs you send — a focused ManyChat alternative.
Official Meta API path
Professional IG accounts
Comment to DM
Keyword → inbox link
Flat DM pricing
Not contact overages
Outcome examples
Why creators want comment to DM
Illustrative personas for the Instagram auto DM job — not customer reviews, ratings, or invented MRR.
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 & brands who need comment to DM
ICP examples for Instagram auto DM — not a fake “trusted by 30k” wall. Honest personas only.
@creator
#Creator
Link in the DM, not bio
@coach
#Coach
Keyword → booking link
@d2c
#Brand
Reel comment → checkout
@agency
#Agency
Flat DM caps for clients
@educator
#Creator
Freebie after “LINK”
@shop
#Brand
Drop alerts in inbox
Start free Instagram auto DM with 1,000 real DMs / month — no contact overages.
Join free →Your Instagram is a Goldmine
Stop Letting it Leak Revenue
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 cleaner ManyChat alternative for Instagram-only teams.
D2C persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
How Instagram comment to DM works
Three steps from keyword comment to inbox. HitDM is Instagram auto DM built for creators who want the link delivered, not buried in bio.
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.
Instagram auto DM features that ship day one
Comment-to-DM, tracked links, optional lead capture, Meta API path. Story triggers and multi-account stay on the v2 list.
Instagram comment to DM
Keyword on a post or Reel → private DM with your offer. The core Instagram auto DM job.
Tracked link in every DM
Know which comment trigger drove the click. Link-in-bio friction out; inbox delivery in.
Lead capture in DM
After the first reply, ask for email or phone inside the chat. Optional on Pro.
Official Meta API path
Built for Professional Instagram accounts via Meta messaging APIs, not browser scrapers.
Key Features
Comment to DM, tracked links, optional lead capture, Meta API path. Day-1 truths only — no invented AI agents.
- Set a keyword on a post or Reel. When someone comments it, HitDM sends your private DM with the offer link. That is the core Instagram auto DM job.
- Skip the link-in-bio scavenger hunt. Deliver the exact URL in-inbox and see which comment trigger drove the click.
- On Pro, ask for email or phone inside the chat after the opener. Optional, not forced on free.
- Built for Creator and Business accounts via Meta messaging APIs. No password bots or browser scrapers.
- Same inbox idea for story replies. Listed on the roadmap after day-1 comment→DM ships clean.
Selected feature
Instagram comment to auto DM
Set a keyword on a post or Reel. When someone comments it, HitDM sends your private DM with the offer link. That is the core Instagram auto DM job.
HitDM is a focused Instagram auto DM tool for comment to DM — not a multi-channel suite with contact overages.
Product framing · not a customer review
Real pricing math
One viral Reel. Comment flood
Three wildly different price tags.
A straightforward ManyChat alternative angle for creators who only need Instagram comment to DM — flat Free + Pro, not invented “save 99%” claims.
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 path. No password bots.
The cost shape after a viral Reel
- $9.00
HitDM Pro
Unlimited 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 path (day-1) |
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs. Flat Free + Pro measured in DMs you send — not ManyChat-style contact overages. Prices in USD. Taxes at checkout. Cancel anytime; 14-day refund, no questions.
Most popular
Pro
$9 / month
Unlimited Instagram auto DM with lead capture in chat.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited DMs
- Lead capture in DM
- Priority email support
Stories from the comment → DM job
Persona vignettes for Instagram auto DM — not fake star ratings, not invented customer counts.
Creator persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
I used to miss “link?” comments until hours later. Comment to DM means the offer hits their inbox while they still care.
Persona example
Coach persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
Contact overages after a viral Reel were the breaking point. Flat DM pricing keeps Instagram auto DM predictable.
Persona example
D2C persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
Comments without a DM are lost leads. A tracked link in the chat beats hoping they find bio later.
Persona example
Agency persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
Flat Free + Pro in DMs means I can plan a Reel without fearing a contact meter after it hits.
Persona example
Creator persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
Official Meta API path matters. I want Instagram auto DM without password bots or scrapers.
Persona example
Coach persona
Outcome example — not a verified review
Lead capture after the first DM is optional on Pro — enough for coaches who need email next.
Persona example
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on comment to DM, Meta's API, and a flat ManyChat alternative for Instagram.
What is Instagram auto DM / comment-to-DM automation?
It sends a private Instagram DM when someone comments a keyword (or replies to a story). 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 for the official API path.
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.
How much does Instagram DM automation cost?
Indie tools often run free tiers plus about $9-$29/mo. ManyChat bills by contacts. HitDM uses flat Free + Pro pricing with a clear free DM cap.
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.
How do story reply automations work?
When someone replies to your Instagram story, HitDM can auto-send a DM with your link or next step. Same idea as comment-to-DM, for stories. Story triggers ship after day-1 comment→DM.
Why do people leave ManyChat for Instagram-only tools?
ManyChat's contact pricing can spike after a viral post. Flat DM-cap tools keep costs predictable for creators focused on Instagram.
Do I need a Creator or Business Instagram account?
Yes. Meta's API needs a Professional account (Creator or Business) linked to a Facebook Page. Personal accounts cannot run official comment-to-DM apps.
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, avoid spammy copy, and use keyword opt-in comments.
How is HitDM different from ManyChat, LinkDM, and Reachlee?
HitDM is a short Action+DM brand for comment→DM link delivery and lead capture, with flat pricing. ManyChat is multi-channel and contact-priced; LinkDM and Reachlee are close peers in the same job.
Is there a free plan with real DMs (not 25 contacts)?
HitDM's free plan is measured in DMs you can send, not active contacts. Exact free allowance is listed in Pricing below.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from the billing page. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
Ready to hit Instagram comments with a DM?
Start free Instagram auto DM with 1,000 real DMs per month. Flat Pro when you need unlimited sends and lead capture — no fake “join 30k” claims.
Support is one email away — hello@hitdm.com
Official Meta API pathFlat DM pricing