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💬 DMs & chatbots
Reply to comments and DMs automatically, within platform rules.
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ManyChat ✓ CompliantInstagram DM automation (comment-to-DM, keywords), Meta partner.
Price : Gratuit ; payant dès 14 $/mois en annuel (17 $ en mensuel) [Source, 2026-10-15] · 0 verified reviews — provisional ranking.
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Inro ✓ CompliantInstagram DM automation via the official API.
Price : Gratuit · dès 12,99 €/mois [Source, 2026-10-15] · 0 verified reviews — provisional ranking.
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LinkDM ✓ CompliantAutomatic Instagram comment and DM replies.
Price : Gratuit · dès 19 $/mois [Source, 2026-10-15] · 0 verified reviews — provisional ranking.
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Chatfuel ✓ CompliantAI chatbots for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook.
Price : À vérifier (page tarifs non lisible automatiquement) (unverified) · 0 verified reviews — provisional ranking.
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Tidio ✓ CompliantLive chat and Lyro AI agent for websites.
Price : Gratuit · dès 24,17 $/mois [Source, 2026-10-15] · 0 verified reviews — provisional ranking.
26 relevant tools for this use case · 5 ranked (provisional) · 9 general AI · 12 specialised · 6 with a free plan
General-purpose AI: how to use them here 9
Write reply flows, automatic messages and the bot FAQ; sending happens through a tool connected to the official API (ManyChat, Inro…).
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
ChatGPT
✓ CompliantAll-rounder: writing, web search, image generation, custom GPTs, file analysis.
Prompt for ChatGPT
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Claude
✓ CompliantStrong at nuanced long-form writing, document analysis, artifacts (mini pages, HTML tools) and MCP connectors to drive other tools.
Prompt for Claude
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Gemini
✓ CompliantBuilt into Google (Docs, Gmail, YouTube); accepts videos and YouTube links to analyse them.
Prompt for Gemini
[Attach your video, file or paste the YouTube link if relevant.] I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Grok
✓ CompliantReal-time access to X posts: ideal to spot trends and conversations.
Prompt for Grok
Based on recent X posts in my niche: I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Perplexity
✓ CompliantWeb research with cited sources: ideal to fact-check and study a market.
Prompt for Perplexity
Research with cited sources, then: I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Microsoft Copilot
✓ CompliantBuilt into Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint depending on plan).
Prompt for Microsoft Copilot
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Mistral Le Chat
✓ CompliantMistral AI's French assistant, fluent in French, with web search.
Prompt for Mistral Le Chat
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
DeepSeek
✓ CompliantFree, solid reasoning; avoid for sensitive client data.
Prompt for DeepSeek
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Meta AI
✓ CompliantRight inside Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, no app switching.
For this use case : Available in Instagram DMs to try wording.
Prompt for Meta AI
I want an Instagram DM bot for [offer]. Write the full flow: welcome message, 3 choice buttons, replies for each branch, a qualifying question, a human hand-off message and an 8-question FAQ. Tone: [tone].
Specialised tools 12
Unranked, alphabetical. They will enter the ranking with verified reviews.
Botpress
DMs & chatbotsAI agent platform for chat.
Brevo
Email & newsletterEmail, SMS and CRM, French company.
Chatbase
DMs & chatbotsAI agent trained on your content for your website.
Crisp
DMs & chatbotsCustomer messaging and AI chatbot (French).
HubSpot
CRM & productivityCRM with free tier, email and automation.
Intercom
DMs & chatbotsCustomer support with Fin AI agent.
Landbot
DMs & chatbotsNo-code chatbots for web and WhatsApp.
Make
Agents & automationVisual workflow automation between apps, with AI modules.
respond.io
DMs & chatbotsOmnichannel customer messaging with AI.
SendPulse
DMs & chatbotsInstagram/WhatsApp chatbots and email.
Voiceflow
DMs & chatbotsBuild conversational AI agents.
WATI
DMs & chatbotsWhatsApp Business platform with AI.
Free options 6
Budget picks
I Inro
Gratuit · dès 12,99 €/mois
L LinkDM
Gratuit · dès 19 $/mois
M ManyChat
Gratuit ; payant dès 14 $/mois en annuel (17 $ en mensuel)
Ready-to-use prompt
I post a Reel about [topic] with the call to action "comment [WORD] to get [resource]". Write: 1) the public comment reply (3 variants, max 15 words), 2) the automatic DM (60 words, warm, with the link), 3) a 24h follow-up if no click, 4) one qualifying question to spot prospects.
ToS pitfalls
- Tools using the official Meta API (ManyChat, Inro, LinkDM, Chatfuel): OK, respecting the 24-hour messaging window.
- Mass DMs to strangers or unofficial tools: prohibited.
FAQ
What is the best AI tool to dms & chatbots?
There are no verified reviews yet, so this ranking is provisional (editorial order). Current shortlist: ManyChat, Inro, LinkDM, Chatfuel, Tidio. See the methodology for how reviews will rank them.
Is there a free option?
Our free pick is Inro (Gratuit · dès 12,99 €/mois).
Which tools break Instagram/LinkedIn rules for this use case?
Tools using the official Meta API (ManyChat, Inro, LinkDM, Chatfuel): OK, respecting the 24-hour messaging window. Mass DMs to strangers or unofficial tools: prohibited.
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