Compare Instagram replies and team access
HeyTrigger vs WinkSend
Choose HeyTrigger if its inbox, lead forms and team plans fit your work. Try WinkSend for an Instagram link reply or paid follow-up sequence. Check which HeyTrigger features are live; some allowances and follow-ups are marked coming soon.
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What is different?
Choose for the job you need
Count people and runs separately
HeyTrigger Free includes 500 active contacts and three automations.
WinkSend Free has 1,000 runs and 3 reply flows. Several runs may come from one person.
Keep the live lead tools
HeyTrigger lists follower checks, lead forms, tracked actions and contact exports in every plan.
WinkSend Free includes follower checks. In-chat email and phone collection needs Professional.
Check follow-ups and team needs
HeyTrigger Growth lists three accounts and five seats. Multi-step follow-ups are coming soon.
WinkSend Creator includes follow-ups. Test your sequence before moving a team setup.
Side by side
Compare what you need
Check the features and limits that matter to your campaign.
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| What you need | HeyTrigger | WinkSendBuilt by us |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | Instagram DM automation | Instagram replies and link sharing |
| Free usage | 500 active contacts; three active automations | 1,000 runs; 3 reply flows |
| Follower check | Included in every plan | Free |
| Lead tools | Forms, inbox and CSV export listed | Email and phone collection on Professional |
| Multi-step follow-ups | Marked coming soon on Growth | Creator and Professional |
| Monthly entry plan | Creator Unlimited: ₹499 / US$9.99 | Creator: ₹499 INR / $9.99 USD a month |
| How usage is counted | Active contacts, accounts, seats, and history; regional prices | Runs: each time a comment or message starts a reply |
A WinkSend example
Test one link reply first
Choose a word and a link for one Instagram post. Check the full reply with a test account before changing your live campaign.
Try this with a free account- Someone comments“LINK”
- You set the replyChoose the link and message
- WinkSend sends your private reply“Here is the link you asked for.”
Test your message and link before using it on a live post.
Plans and usage
Compare the price
Runs, messages, and people are different. Check each plan's own limits.
HeyTrigger published plans
Free: 500 active contacts/month
Creator: ₹499 / $9.99 monthly
Active contacts, accounts, seats, and history; regional prices
WinkSend plans
Free: ₹0 INR / $0 USD
Creator: ₹499 INR / $9.99 USD a month
Professional: ₹1,299 INR / $19.99 USD a month
Free: 1,000 runs and 3 active reply flows. Creator adds follow-ups. Professional adds email and phone collection.
Paid WinkSend plans have unlimited runs on WinkSend’s side. Meta’s rules apply. See plan notes.
Should you switch?
Keep the features your work depends on.
Try WinkSend if…
- You need a follow-up sequence that you can test now.
- You want a separate Instagram link campaign.
- You can compare runs with actual contact use.
Keep HeyTrigger if…
- You use its forms, inbox and contact exports.
- Your team needs its Growth or Agency account allowances.
- Your free flow already works.
Check your current setup before moving
Save your trigger words, messages, links, and connected apps. Build and test one reply first. Do not assume your old setup or contacts will move over by themselves.
Try one post first
1,000 free runs a month. No card or UPI needed to start.
Questions before you choose
Does HeyTrigger Free have follower checks?
Yes. Its official page lists them in every plan. This is not a WinkSend-only free feature.
Are coming-soon allowances live limits?
No. The official page distinguishes live messaging and forms from planned message and lead allowances. Check the labels before buying.
Are the entry prices different?
Both list ₹499 and US$9.99 monthly entry offers. Compare included features, accounts and usage units rather than price alone.