The short answer
- Choose LinkDM if you want a high free DM allowance, story and Live automations, email capture, or several Instagram accounts on one plan.
- Choose DM Flow if you want comment replies and no branding on the free plan, follow-gates on Growth, and paid plans in rupees by UPI.
We build DM Flow. LinkDM's plan details below are from a public review dated July 2026, linked; check LinkDM's site for today's plans.
Features side by side
| Feature | DM Flow | LinkDM |
|---|---|---|
| Comment-to-DM on posts and reels | ✅ | ✅ |
| Public comment auto-reply | ✅ All plans | ✅ Pro and above |
| Follow-gate before the link | ✅ Growth and Pro | ✅ Follower growth tool on Pro |
| Branding on free plan messages | ❌ None | Shown on Free |
| Story and Live automation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Email capture in DM | ❌ (link a form instead) | ✅ Pro |
| Several Instagram accounts | ❌ One per workspace | ✅ 3 on Pro, 10 on Platinum+ |
| Lead list with CSV export | ✅ | Lead capture on Pro (export not listed) |
| Official Instagram API | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pricing currency | ₹ INR, UPI and cards | US $ |
Pricing compared
DM Flow: Free ₹0 (200 DMs a month), Growth ₹999/month (15,000 DMs, 1 Instagram account), Pro ₹1,299/month (30,000 DMs, 3 Instagram accounts), plus 0% GST. See pricing.
LinkDM, as reported in July 2026: Free $0 with 1,000 DMs a month and one account; Pro $19/month (about $15/month billed yearly) with 25,000 DMs and three accounts; Platinum+ $99/month with 300,000 DMs and ten accounts; Enterprise on request. Source: SetSmart's LinkDM pricing review, July 2026. Confirm current prices on LinkDM's website.
Where LinkDM is stronger
- Bigger free DM allowance
- Story, Live and inbox automations
- Multi-account plans and very high DM volumes
Where DM Flow is stronger
- No branding added to your messages on the free plan
- Public replies on every plan, follow-gate on Growth and Pro
- Rupee billing through Razorpay, UPI, GST invoice, no auto-debit
- Support from India in Indian hours
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better free plan?
LinkDM's free plan allows more DMs. DM Flow's free plan includes public replies and adds no branding; the follow-gate starts on Growth. Pick based on which matters more to you.
Do both use the official Instagram API?
Yes, both connect through Meta's official login.
Can I switch from LinkDM to DM Flow?
Yes. Recreate your automations in DM Flow and turn the LinkDM ones off for the same posts.
Which is better for creators with several accounts?
Both can. DM Flow's Pro plan covers 3 Instagram accounts in one login; LinkDM's higher plans cover more.