WaveloopvsDM LinkrDM- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan
- Story replies to DMYes, on every plan
- DM keyword repliesYes, on every plan
- Follow to unlockYes, on every plan
DM Linkr alternative
A DM Linkr alternative that answers story replies too.
DM Linkr answers comments on the posts you pick, with 3,000 DMs a month on Free. Waveloop answers comments, story replies and DM keywords, with unlimited DMs on every plan.
Free plan · No card needed
WaveloopvsDM LinkrDMMore than 7,000 creators and brands have joined Waveloop
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Why people switch
Why creators look for a DM Linkr alternative.
Triggers
More than comments.
DM Linkr says story replies are a feature it is still building. Waveloop answers story replies and keywords people DM you on every plan, as well as comments.
Follow to unlock
Followers before the link, on Free.
DM Linkr lists follower only delivery from Pro. Waveloop asks people to follow you before the link arrives on every plan, including Free.
Public replies
Public replies on Free.
DM Linkr lists custom comment replies from Pro. Waveloop posts a public reply under each comment on every plan, in several versions.
How each one counts
How DM Linkr and Waveloop charge.
DM Linkr
DM Linkr counts DMs.
Free covers 3,000 DMs a month and Pro 20,000. Pro Plus has unlimited DMs. Each rule runs on the posts you attach to it.
Waveloop
Waveloop counts Instagram accounts.
Each Instagram account has its own plan. Contacts, automations and DMs are unlimited on every plan, with fair use.
Start free
Pro has a 7-day free trial.
Side by side
How Waveloop and DM Linkr compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | DM Linkr |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on every plan |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Coming soon, they say |
| DM keyword replies | Yes, on every plan | Not listed |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, on every plan | Pro plan and up |
| Public replies to comments | Yes, on every plan, in several versions | Custom comment replies from Pro |
| Any post or next post | Yes, Pro plan and up | No. Each rule runs on the posts you attach to it |
| Free plan | Yes. Unlimited contacts, automations and DMs, no card | Yes. 3,000 DMs a month, no card |
| Unlimited DMs | Free, $0, with unlimited automations too | Pro Plus, ₹799/month or $10/month |
| Works with Claude and ChatGPT | Yes. Create automations by chatting, on every plan | Not listed |
| Meta status | Official Meta Business Partner and Official Meta Tech Provider | Says it is a verified Meta Tech Provider |
See how Instagram comment to DM works, or read about DM keyword replies and follow to unlock.
- You want story replies and DM keywords answered, as well as comments.
- You want follow to unlock and public replies on the free plan.
- You want automations that run on any post or your next post, on Pro.
Setup
Three steps. No flow to build.
- 1Pick a post or reelOr a story, or a keyword people DM you. On Pro, any post or your next one.
- 2Add the keywordLike GUIDE, LINK or PRICE.
- 3Write the DM and switch it onEveryone who comments gets your link with a button, and is saved as a contact.
Or skip the dashboard. Connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for the automation you want.
9:41
thymeloft.bakesBusiness chat
thymeloft.bakes replied to your comment
Your comment: GUIDE
Here’s the sourdough guide you asked for. Tap below to open it.
Recipe
My 3-ingredient sourdough starter
Get the recipe
Message…
Where they overlap.
DM Linkr and Waveloop both turn comments into DMs on Instagram. Someone comments your keyword on a post or reel, and they get a DM with your link. Both run on Instagram’s official API, and neither asks for your password.
DM Linkr focuses on comments, on the posts you attach to each rule. Waveloop also answers story replies and keywords people DM you, on every plan.
What Waveloop gives you.
Waveloop has no DM cap on any plan. Contacts and automations are unlimited too, with fair use.
- Story replies and DM keywords, as well as comments.
- Follow to unlock on Free. DM Linkr lists follower only delivery from Pro.
- Public replies under each comment, in several versions, on every plan.
- Card replies with an image, a title and a button, on every plan.
- Any post or next post automations on Pro, so new posts are answered without a new rule.
- Build by chatting. Connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for the automation you want.
We’re an Official Meta Business Partner and an Official Meta Tech Provider.
Try it on your next post.
Free plan · No card needed
How the prices compare.
DM Linkr Free covers 3,000 DMs a month. Pro costs ₹199 a month in India, or $3 elsewhere, for 20,000 DMs. Pro Plus costs ₹799 a month, or $10, for unlimited DMs and email capture.
Waveloop Free costs nothing and needs no card, with unlimited DMs, follow to unlock and public replies. Waveloop Pro costs ₹1,499 a month plus GST in India, or $15 a month elsewhere. It adds email collection, DM variations, personalised DMs and automations on any post or your next post. See the pricing page.
Who Waveloop is for.
Waveloop is for creators whose audience asks for links in comments, stories and DMs. Start free with comment to DM, and add story replies when you like.
Switching
Moving from DM Linkr to Waveloop.
- 1
Sign up free with no card, then log in with Instagram.
You need a Business or Creator account, and switching is free.
- 2
Recreate each DM Linkr rule.
Pick the post or reel, add the keyword and write the DM, or import several from a CSV file.
- 3
Pause the DM Linkr rule on that post, so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment your keyword from another account and check that the DM arrives.
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FAQ
Waveloop and DM Linkr, answered.
Is Waveloop a good DM Linkr alternative?
Yes. Both send a DM when someone comments your keyword on a post or reel. Waveloop also answers story replies and DM keywords, and puts follow to unlock and public replies on its free plan, with no DM cap.
How do Waveloop and DM Linkr prices compare?
DM Linkr Free covers 3,000 DMs a month. Pro is ₹199 a month for 20,000 DMs, and Pro Plus is ₹799 a month for unlimited DMs. Waveloop Free has unlimited DMs, automations and contacts. Waveloop Pro is ₹1,499 a month plus GST in India, or $15 elsewhere, and adds email collection, DM variations and automations on any post.
Can I move my DM Linkr automations to Waveloop?
Yes. Recreate each comment to DM automation in a few steps, or import several at once from a CSV file. You can also email us and we help you move.
Can I use DM Linkr and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, on different posts. If both tools answer the same post, one comment can trigger two DMs, so pause the DM Linkr rule on any post you move to Waveloop.
Does Waveloop answer story replies?
Yes. When someone replies to your story, Waveloop can send them a DM automatically, on every plan. It also answers keywords people DM you, like PRICE or GUIDE.
Do I need a card to try Waveloop?
No. Waveloop Free costs nothing and needs no card. Pro starts with a 7-day free trial, which takes a card and charges nothing until day 7.
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