Compare Instagram and Facebook campaigns
InstantDM vs WinkSend
Choose InstantDM if you want Facebook replies and post scheduling with your DMs. Try WinkSend for Instagram replies with All Posts and follower checks on Free. Both have a free plan; compare what each plan lets you do.
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What is different?
Choose for the job you need
Keep Facebook if you need it
InstantDM Legend Pro lists Instagram and Facebook automation.
WinkSend is focused on Instagram. Do not move a Facebook campaign without a separate solution.
Compare the whole campaign
InstantDM Legend Pro includes post scheduling and email and phone collection.
WinkSend needs Professional for email and phone collection. Check these steps, not only the first link.
Check price and hourly limits
InstantDM advertises Legend Pro at US$9.99 a month, billed yearly, with up to 800 automations an hour.
WinkSend Creator is ₹499 INR / $9.99 USD a month, billed monthly. Meta rules still apply to delivery.
Side by side
Compare what you need
Check the features and limits that matter to your campaign.
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| What you need | InstantDM | WinkSendBuilt by us |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | Live replies and email capture | Instagram replies and link sharing |
| Free allowance | 500 DM automations; up to five post automations | 1,000 runs and 3 active reply flows |
| Networks | Instagram and Facebook on Legend Pro | |
| Story and Live replies | Legend Pro | Free |
| Email and phone collection | Legend Pro | Professional |
| Paid starting offer | Legend Pro: US$9.99 monthly equivalent, billed yearly | Creator: ₹499 INR / $9.99 USD a month |
| How usage is counted | Automation volume; Legend Pro lists a 800/hour limit | Runs: each time a comment or message starts a reply |
A WinkSend example
Test an Instagram Live link
Make one Live keyword reply. Ask a test viewer to use the word. Check the private message before your next live session.
Try this with a free account- Someone comments“NOTES”
- You set the replyChoose the link and message
- WinkSend sends your private reply“Here are the notes from this session.”
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.
InstantDM published plans
Free: 500 DM automations/month
Legend Pro: $9.99/month equivalent, billed yearly
Automation volume; Legend Pro lists a 800/hour limit
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…
- Your next campaign is on Instagram.
- You need a free Story or Live reply.
- You want to pay month by month for follow-ups.
Keep InstantDM if…
- You need Facebook automation.
- Scheduling posts with attached replies saves you work.
- You need its flow editor, API or webhooks on a higher plan.
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 InstantDM only have a trial?
No. Its current pricing page lists a free plan with 500 DM automations and up to five post automations. Paid plans also offer a seven-day trial.
Is US$9.99 a monthly InstantDM bill?
The advertised Legend Pro offer says billed yearly. Check the total and the selected currency at checkout before paying.
Which WinkSend plan collects emails?
Professional, at ₹1,299 INR / $19.99 USD a month. Test your lead form and reply together.