Reply in DM
Free forever with unlimited DMs
$0/month
Pro plan at $9/month to remove branding
Reply in DM vs IGdm
See how Reply in DM compares to IGdm for Instagram and Facebook comment-to-DM automation.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Reply in DM | IGdm |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram DM automation | ||
| Facebook Messenger automation | ||
| Keyword triggers | ||
| Catch-all comment rules | ||
| Subscriber lists with opt-in | ||
| Broadcast messages | ||
| Post scheduling | ||
| Uses Meta official APIs | ||
| Unlimited contacts on the free plan | ||
| Flat pricing — never scales with your audience | ||
| Auto-reply to story replies | ||
| Publish post + story together, one rule for both | ||
| EU data residency option (GDPR-friendly) | ||
| File/image attachments in DMs | ||
| Free unlimited DMs | ||
| Desktop DM management |
Pricing Comparison
IGdm
Free desktop app (open source)
Pro version with additional features
IGdm Pros
- Free and open source
- Lets you manage Instagram DMs from desktop
- Simple, lightweight application
- Good for manually reading and replying to DMs
IGdm Cons
- No auto-reply or comment-to-DM automation
- Uses unofficial Instagram APIs (risk of account issues)
- No subscriber lists or broadcast messaging
- Desktop-only — no web dashboard
- No keyword triggers or rule-based automation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reply in DM similar to IGdm?
They solve different problems. IGdm is a desktop client for manually reading and sending Instagram DMs. Reply in DM is an automation tool that automatically sends DMs when someone comments on your posts. If you want auto-DM, Reply in DM is what you need.
Is IGdm safe to use?
IGdm uses unofficial Instagram APIs, which means there's a risk of account restrictions. Reply in DM uses Meta's official APIs, which is the safe and approved way to automate Instagram messaging.
Can IGdm auto-reply to comments?
No. IGdm is only a DM client — it lets you read and send DMs from your desktop. It doesn't have auto-reply rules, keyword triggers, or comment-to-DM automation. Reply in DM does all of this for free.
What does IGdm mean, and can it auto-DM Instagram comments?
IGdm (short for Instagram Direct Messages) is a desktop app for reading and sending Instagram DMs by hand — there is no auto-DM or comment-to-DM automation. If you want to automatically DM everyone who comments a keyword on your posts, that's what Reply in DM does, using Meta's official APIs with free unlimited DMs.
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