What is InstantDM?
InstantDM automates Instagram direct messages triggered by comments, story replies, live stream keywords, and ad clicks. It operates as an official Meta Business Partner using the Instagram Graph API rather than browser bots or scraping. The platform is available via web dashboard and mobile apps on iOS and Android.
What are the features of InstantDM?
- Comment-to-DM automationSends an automated direct message when a user comments a specific keyword on posts or reels.
- AI agent integration (Instagram AI Agent)Uses models like Claude to process incoming photos, transcribe voice notes, reply in the sender's language, and qualify leads within DMs.
- Follow gateChecks whether a commenter follows the account before delivering a requested link, prompting them to follow first if they do not.
- Lead data collectionRequests, validates, and stores email addresses and phone numbers directly inside automated DM conversations.
- Post scheduling with auto-replySchedules feed posts, reels, or stories while simultaneously attaching comment-triggered DM automation to go live upon publishing.
- API and webhook accessProvides an official API to send DMs, receive webhooks, and connect with external tools such as Make.com, Zapier, n8n, and HubSpot.
What are the use cases of InstantDM?
- Viral reel managementAutomatically paces outgoing DMs during sudden engagement spikes using dedicated safety queues to stay within Meta's API rate limits.
- Multi-account agency workflowsSchedules posts and attaches automation in a single flow across managed accounts, eliminating manual syncing after publication.
- Collaboration post lead captureAutomates DM responses for collaboration posts to reach followers of both participating accounts with one configured flow.
InstantDM Pricing Information:
- Free plan500 credits per month.
- Legend Pro$9.99 per month billed yearly, or monthly billing available; unlimited DMs up to 800 per hour, unlimited contacts, Instagram and Facebook automation, email and phone number collection, and post scheduling.
- Trendsetter$24.99 per month billed yearly, or monthly billing available; includes Legend Pro features plus the visual flow editor with AI agent, advanced account safety mode, viral mode handler, follow-up messages, Meta Ads support, and API/webhook access.
- Free trial7-day free trial with no credit card required.









