Comment-to-DM tools compared
ManyChat, Linktree, Beacons, DMPilot and LinkSosyal compared for comment-to-DM automation: official API, bio page, storefront, pricing and support.
Fatma MolPublished: Updated: 6 min read
When choosing a comment-to-DM tool, check three things first: does it use Meta's official API, does it offer only DMs or also a bio page and storefront, and what currency is the price in and what does it scale with. This post compares five tools on those points, using public information.
Based on public pages as of October 2026. Products change quickly; check each tool's current page before deciding.
Selection criteria
- Official API: does it use Meta's documented Private Replies method, or passwords and scraping?
- Scope: chat automation only, or a bio page and product showcase too?
- Cost: what currency, and does it scale with contacts or plan tier?
- Support and language: is there a Turkish interface and support?
Quick take on each
ManyChat
A well-established chat-automation tool for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, with a limited free plan. Paid plans are in USD and scale with active contacts. It offers no bio page or store. For current prices see manychat.com/pricing.
Linktree
The best-known name in link-in-bio. Plans are Free, Starter, Pro and Premium, with prices shown in local currency by region (linktr.ee/s/pricing). Premium includes unlimited Instagram auto-replies; Pro advertises selling with 0% fees.
Beacons
According to the comparison on our homepage, Beacons offers a bio link page and a digital product store but no comment → DM automation. Sales commission varies by plan.
DMPilot
According to the same comparison, DMPilot offers comment → DM automation, with no bio page or digital product store.
LinkSosyal
Combines a bio page, product showcase and comment-to-DM in one panel. It uses Meta's official API and never asks for your Instagram password. The interface and support are in Turkish; prices show in TRY in Türkiye. Commission on sales and tips is 0%; LinkSosyal doesn't take payments.
| ManyChat | Linktree | Beacons | DMPilot | LinkSosyal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comment-to-DM | Yes | On Premium | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bio page | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Product showcase | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pricing | USD, by contacts | By region | Per plan | — | TRY in Türkiye |
| Turkish support | Check | Check | Check | Check | Yes |
Why the official API matters
Meta's official Instagram Messaging API lets a business send one private reply to a commenter within 7 days of the comment. If the person replies, the conversation continues inside the 24-hour window. Methods that ask for your password or use unofficial means put your account at risk of restrictions. Source: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/private-replies/
LinkSosyal plans
- Free ₺0: bio page, 1 product, 1,000 auto-DMs a month
- Creator ₺199/month: 6 products, 10,000 auto-DMs a month
- Pro ₺499/month: 30 products, 25,000 auto-DMs a month
- Business ₺999/month: 100 products, 50,000 auto-DMs a month
Prices exclude VAT. Annual billing gives 20% off plus one month free.
Choosing by scenario
- Multi-channel, complex chat flows: ManyChat.
- You already use Linktree and are considering Premium: Linktree.
- DM automation only and nothing else: DMPilot.
- Bio page + showcase + comment-to-DM in one place, in Turkish and TRY: LinkSosyal.
FAQ
Which tool is cheapest?
It depends on your usage. Some tools price by contacts, others by plan tier. Check current pricing pages against your own volume.
Can I use more than one tool together?
Technically yes, but overlapping automations on one account can confuse your audience. If one tool covers your needs, keep it simple.
Try LinkSosyal free: linksosyal.com/register — no credit card needed.
