Pick ReplyKaro if
- You want product checkout inside the DM flow
- You want story replies for ₹99 a month on Starter
ReplyKaro alternative · updated 18 September 2026
The ReplyKaro alternative for Indian creators: AutoDM.
ReplyKaro is an India-focused Instagram DM automation tool with a generous free tier and rupee pricing. AutoDM by ViaEpic is a flat-price Indian tool that does one job: keyword comment-to-DM on Instagram posts and Reels. Here is where each one wins, with prices checked on 18 September 2026.
Verdict. ReplyKaro is the closest rival to AutoDM, and both free plans give 1,000 DMs a month. Where AutoDM wins is what happens next. Unlimited keyword rules on Free instead of three, unlimited DMs for ₹149 a month instead of ₹299, and catch-up plus broadcast built in. AutoDM Pro now also answers story replies and can gate links behind a follow.
Side by side
AutoDM vs ReplyKaro, feature by feature.
| AutoDM by ViaEpic | ReplyKaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ₹0 · 1,000 DMs/month · 1 account · unlimited posts and keyword rules · no card | Free forever · 1,000 DMs/month · 3 active automations · 1 account · no card |
| Paid plans | Pro ₹149/month or ₹1,499/year (unlimited DMs, 3 accounts, story replies, Follow to Unlock, email capture) · Agency ₹999/month (10 accounts) | Starter $3/month (₹99 in India): 30,000 DMs, 10 automations, story replies. Pro $9/month (₹299): unlimited DMs and automations, priority queue. |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly price in ₹, counted in DMs sent. No per-contact billing, no platform fee on your sales. | Flat monthly price, counted in DMs. Rupee pricing for India. |
| Triggers | Keyword comments on posts and Reels; story replies (Pro); public comment reply; catch-up on older comments; broadcast to last-7-day commenters | Comment-to-DM with keyword triggers on all plans; story-reply automation on Starter and Pro |
| Flows | One DM per rule. No multi-step flows (on the roadmap). | Automations with modules such as Follow-Gate, Fan Mode and Product Mode |
| Extras | DM log, repeat guard (one DM per person per rule per 24h). On Pro: Follow to Unlock, email capture with CSV export, negative-comment filter. No analytics yet. | Follower-gate before sending, checkout integration, priority queue on Pro |
| Branding | Small "via Auto DM by ViaEpic" tag on the optional public reply only, on Free. Never on the DM. Removed on Pro. | Not stated on the pricing page we checked. |
| Setup | About 5 minutes. Email sign-up, Instagram Login, keyword + message per post. | Quick. Connect Instagram, create an automation. |
| India | Built in India, INR pricing, Razorpay checkout. | India-focused, INR pricing. |
Sources: ReplyKaro pricing page at www.replykaro.com/instagram-dm-automation; AutoDM plans at autodm.viaepic.com/pricing. Checked 18 September 2026. Competitor prices change; verify before you buy.
Which one
Is AutoDM the right ReplyKaro alternative for you?
Pick AutoDM if
- You run many posts with different keywords and hit ReplyKaro's 3-automation cap on Free
- You want unlimited DMs for ₹149 a month, not ₹299
- You want catch-up on older comments and broadcast to recent commenters
- You want a tool you can also get set up by an agency that runs creator campaigns
Switching
Move from ReplyKaro to AutoDM in three steps.
1. Create a free AutoDM account
Email and password at autodm.viaepic.com, then connect Instagram through Instagram's own login. No card.
2. Recreate your keyword rules
Open each post or reel, add the keyword and the DM text. Run a catch-up on posts that already have keyword comments.
3. Pause the ReplyKaro automations
Do it post by post so nobody gets two DMs. Your Instagram account and posts are untouched throughout.
FAQ
ReplyKaro alternative FAQ.
Which free plan is better, AutoDM or ReplyKaro?
Both Free plans allow 1,000 DMs a month. ReplyKaro's allows only 3 active automations; AutoDM's has unlimited posts and keyword rules, so if you post often AutoDM's Free plan goes further.
Which is cheaper for unlimited DMs?
AutoDM Pro is ₹149 a month or ₹1,499 a year for unlimited DMs. ReplyKaro Pro, the plan with unlimited DMs, is ₹299 a month ($9). ReplyKaro Starter at ₹99 a month allows 30,000 DMs. Prices checked on 18 September 2026.
Does AutoDM support story replies like ReplyKaro?
Yes, since October 2026. AutoDM Pro (₹149 a month) answers story replies with a keyword or any reply, with Followers only and email capture available. ReplyKaro offers story-reply automation on its Starter and Pro plans.
Are both tools safe for my Instagram account?
Both state that they use Meta's official Instagram API. AutoDM signs you in through Instagram Login and never asks for your password.
More comparisons
Try the cheaper one first.
AutoDM's Free plan needs no card. If it does the job, you've saved a subscription. If it doesn't, ReplyKaro is still there.