WaveloopvsUnlockDMUN- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan
- Story replies and DM keywordsYes, on every plan
- Follow to unlockYes, on every plan
- How you payOne plan per Instagram account. Free costs nothing
UnlockDM alternative
An UnlockDM alternative with no fee per campaign.
UnlockDM charges for each campaign, from ₹299 for one reel and up to 500 unlocks. Waveloop Free has follow to unlock built in, with unlimited automations and DMs, and needs no card.
Free plan · No card needed
WaveloopvsUnlockDMUNMore than 7,000 creators and brands have joined Waveloop
@tech0g, @techo0n, @tech_poool, @ogexplains, @dteckh, @teamtechgpt, @gorg.girlguide, @parvazdanceacademy, @teacher.hafeza, @gtviibe, @alankaraboutique, @mk.viibe, @interesting_abhi, @sciences.with.ai, @hearthenotespsc, @aanchal.saxena01, @paatithatha_diaries, @o_o.maryam.o, @nonstopneha, @cakapilkumar, @divinehealing_by_shivani, @st7llar__, @labelanaira, @zach_engleasy, @walaa.halwan, @saruglowhub, @reetechhh2, @tech0sg, @engleasy.dz, @checkmatebac.2027, @ibithecreator, @dev.mutha_music
Why people switch
Why creators look for an UnlockDM alternative.
Price
A new payment for each campaign.
UnlockDM charges per campaign: ₹299 for one reel for 7 days and up to 500 unlocks, ₹699 for 2,000 and ₹1,499 for unlimited. On Waveloop Free, every automation costs nothing.
Follow to unlock
Follow to unlock on Free.
UnlockDM is built around asking people to follow before the reward arrives. Waveloop Free does that on every comment automation, with card replies and story replies too.
Limits
No unlock cap to reach.
When an UnlockDM campaign reaches its cap, the rest of your fans wait until you buy 250 more unlocks for ₹149. Waveloop has no cap to reach when a reel takes off.
How each one counts
How UnlockDM and Waveloop charge.
UnlockDM
UnlockDM counts unlocks per campaign.
One unlock is one person who comments your keyword, follows if you ask, and gets the reward. Each campaign is paid once, from ₹299 for up to 500 unlocks.
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 UnlockDM compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | UnlockDM |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, in every campaign |
| Story replies and DM keywords | Yes, on every plan | Yes, in every campaign |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, on every plan | Yes, in every campaign |
| How you pay | One plan per Instagram account. Free costs nothing | Per campaign, from ₹299 |
| Free use | Unlimited contacts, automations and DMs, no card | The first campaign is free for up to 50 unlocks |
| Limits | Unlimited DMs and people, with fair use | 500 unlocks on Spark, 2,000 on Drop, unlimited on Viral |
| Contacts export (CSV) | Yes, on every plan | Yes, from Drop (₹699 a campaign) |
| Link in bio page | Yes, on every plan | Not listed |
| 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 follow to unlock and story replies.
- You post often and want every automation free, with no fee per campaign.
- You want follow to unlock, story replies and card replies on the free plan.
- You want a 14-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.
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.
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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…
Two ways to pay.
UnlockDM and Waveloop both turn a comment into a DM. Someone comments your keyword on a reel, follows you if you ask, and gets your link. Both also answer story replies and keywords people DM you, and both run on Instagram’s official API.
The difference is how you pay. UnlockDM sells one campaign at a time, priced by how many people unlock it. Waveloop is a plan for each Instagram account, and Free costs nothing however many automations you run.
What Waveloop gives you.
Every post and reel can have its own keyword, all on the free plan. Contacts, automations and DMs are unlimited, with fair use, so a reel that takes off doesn’t need another pack.
- Follow to unlock on every comment automation, on every plan, including Free.
- Card replies with an image, a title and a button, on every plan.
- Contacts you keep. Everyone who comments is saved and can be exported as a CSV file, on every plan.
- A link in bio page and link tracking on every plan.
- Build by chatting. Connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for the automation you want.
- Low risk to try. Pro starts with a 7-day free trial, and your first payment has a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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.
UnlockDM charges per campaign. Spark costs ₹299 for 7 days on one reel and up to 500 unlocks. Drop costs ₹699 for 2,000 unlocks, and Viral costs ₹1,499 for unlimited unlocks. An extra 250 unlocks cost ₹149.
Waveloop Free costs nothing and needs no card, with follow to unlock and card replies included. 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 who post often and want every reel to grow their following, without buying a campaign each time. Start free with comment to DM and a follow gate on your next post.
Switching
Moving from UnlockDM 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 campaign.
Pick the reel, add the keyword, switch on follow to unlock and put your reward link in the DM.
- 3
End the UnlockDM campaign on that reel, 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 UnlockDM, answered.
Is Waveloop a good UnlockDM alternative?
Yes, if you want follow to unlock without paying per campaign. Waveloop Free asks people to follow you before the link arrives, on every comment automation, with no DM or contact limit.
How do Waveloop and UnlockDM prices compare?
UnlockDM charges per campaign: ₹299 for one reel for 7 days and up to 500 unlocks, ₹699 for 2,000 and ₹1,499 for unlimited. Waveloop Free costs nothing for any number of automations. 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 UnlockDM 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 UnlockDM and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, on different reels. If both tools watch the same reel and keyword, people can get two DMs, so end the UnlockDM campaign on any reel you move to Waveloop.
Does Waveloop ask people to follow me first?
Yes. Follow to unlock asks people to follow you before the link arrives. Waveloop checks with Instagram, and the link comes once they follow. It works on comment automations, on every plan, including Free.
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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