Reply in DM vs Inflact

See how Reply in DM compares to Inflact for Instagram and Facebook comment-to-DM automation.

Feature Comparison

FeatureReply in DMInflact
Instagram DM automation
Facebook Messenger automation
Keyword triggers
Catch-all comment rules
Subscriber lists with opt-in
Broadcast messages
File/image attachments in DMs
Post scheduling
Free unlimited DMs
Uses Meta official APIs
Hashtag research
Profile analytics
EU data residency

Pricing Comparison

Reply in DM

Free forever with unlimited DMs

$0/month

Pro plan at $9/month to remove branding

Inflact

No free plan — 3-day trial only

Starting at $54/month for the DM module

Inflact Pros

  • All-in-one Instagram toolkit (posting, hashtags, DMs, analytics)
  • Scheduled posting included
  • Hashtag research and tracking
  • Mass DM capabilities

Inflact Cons

  • Uses unofficial Instagram methods — risk of account action
  • No free plan, starts at $54/month for DM features
  • No Facebook Messenger support
  • No official Meta API integration
  • Comment-to-DM is not the primary focus

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reply in DM safer than Inflact?

Yes. Reply in DM uses Meta's official APIs, which is the approved way to automate Instagram messaging. Inflact uses unofficial methods that can lead to Instagram restricting or banning your account.

Does Inflact have comment-to-DM automation?

Inflact has DM automation features, but it's not purpose-built for the comment-to-DM workflow. Reply in DM is specifically designed for this: someone comments a keyword, they get an instant DM. Simple and free.

Can I use Inflact for free?

No. Inflact only offers a 3-day trial, then plans start at $54/month for DM features. Reply in DM is free forever with unlimited DMs — the only paid feature is removing branding at $9/month.

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