LinkDM vs ReplyKaro
LinkDM and ReplyKaro both do Instagram and Facebook comment-to-DM, both have free plans with 1,000 DMs a month, and both include story replies on every plan. They differ on where they are priced, what the free plan includes, and how they bill.
Here is how they compare for a creator or small business deciding between them, and where a third option fits.
Side by side
| Point | LinkDM | ReplyKaro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1,000 DMs, 1 account, LinkDM branding | 1,000 DMs, 3 active automations, 1 account |
| Entry paid plan | $19 a month (Pro) | ₹99 / $3 a month (Starter) |
| Top published plan | $99 a month, 10 accounts, 300,000 DMs | ₹999 / $29 a month (Agency Pro) |
| Follow gate | Pro and above; sends after 2 to 4 retries | Every plan, including Free |
| Facebook comments | Facebook comments; no Messenger automation | |
| Lead forms to Kit and Flodesk | Not listed | |
| AI | Not found in its published plans | AI replies on paid plans |
| Billing | US dollars | Razorpay: UPI, cards, net banking; international cards |
Price, honestly compared
On paper ReplyKaro is far cheaper: ₹99 against $19 for the entry paid plan. The comparison is not quite like for like, because LinkDM publishes its DM allowance per plan, 25,000 on Pro, while we did not find paid-plan DM limits in ReplyKaro's published pricing. If you send a lot, ask ReplyKaro what its paid plan covers before you rely on it.
For agencies, LinkDM's Platinum+ covers 10 accounts for $99 a month. ReplyKaro's Agency Bundle covers 10 Instagram and 10 Facebook accounts for ₹1,299 a month, with an agency dashboard.
Free plans compared
Both stop at 1,000 DMs a month. ReplyKaro's free plan is richer: it includes the follow gate and story automation, limited to 3 active automations. LinkDM's free plan includes story replies but keeps its Follower Growth Tool for Pro and adds branding to messages.
Setup and support
Both take minutes to set up: connect a professional Instagram account, pick a post, set a keyword and write the DM. LinkDM has templates and coupons ready to use. ReplyKaro lets you add a follow gate and a story automation on the free plan straight away. LinkDM has been around longer and says it has been a Meta Business Partner since 2021; ReplyKaro is younger, with a smaller public review base.
Who should pick which
- Pick ReplyKaro if you are in India, want to pay by UPI, need a follow gate without paying, or manage many small accounts cheaply.
- Pick LinkDM if you bill in dollars, want a long-running specialist, or send leads straight to Kit or Flodesk.
The third option
Both free plans stop at 1,000 DMs a month, which one good reel can use up. Tadlo AI's free plan has unlimited DMs and automations, with the follow gate, story replies and email capture included, and its paid plan is ₹249 / $5 a month. It is still adding Facebook, so if Facebook comments are essential today, LinkDM or ReplyKaro cover them now.
Our pick over both: Tadlo AI
Tadlo AI
Our top pick
Best for: Accounts that outgrow 1,000 DMs a month
Unlimited DMs and automations on the free plan, a follow gate checked through Instagram's API, and product carousels for sellers.
Price: Free forever plan with no card needed. Paid plans start at ₹249 a month in India or $5 a month elsewhere. Every plan, including Free, has unlimited automations and unlimited DMs (no monthly DM quota and no per-contact charge; sends are paced within Instagram's limits).
Strengths
- Unlimited DMs and automations on every plan, including Free, so a viral reel never raises your bill
- Verified follow gate: checks through Instagram's API whether the commenter really follows you before sending the link
- Comment-to-DM on any comment or chosen keywords, story reply automation and DM keyword flows in a visual flow builder
- Email capture, comment-to-product carousels and a link-in-bio page in the same tool
- Connects with Instagram Business Login on the official API, so no Facebook Page is needed
- AI reel analysis and analytics on paid plans
Limitations
- Facebook comment-to-DM and Messenger keyword replies are still being added
- Newer than ManyChat, so the template library and tutorial community are smaller
- The Free plan covers one Instagram account
- The Free plan adds a "via Tadlo" line to DMs and limits lead export to 100 leads
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkDM or ReplyKaro better?
ReplyKaro for price-sensitive Indian accounts, LinkDM for global accounts and Kit or Flodesk users. Our pick over both is Tadlo AI, with unlimited DMs on its free plan.
Which is cheaper, LinkDM or ReplyKaro?
ReplyKaro: from ₹99 / $3 a month against LinkDM's $19. Check ReplyKaro's paid-plan DM limits if you send a lot.
Do LinkDM and ReplyKaro both have a follow gate?
Yes. ReplyKaro includes it on every plan; LinkDM's is on Pro and above and sends the link anyway after 2 to 4 retries.
Can I pay for LinkDM or ReplyKaro with UPI?
ReplyKaro bills through Razorpay with UPI. LinkDM prices in US dollars.
Sources
- LinkDM pricing,
linkdm.com/pricing. Checked 16 October 2026. - LinkDM features,
linkdm.com/. Facebook comments, story replies, Meta Business Partner since 2021; checked 16 October 2026. - LinkDM Follower Growth Tool help,
linkdm.com/help/follower-growth-tool. Checked 16 October 2026. - ReplyKaro pricing,
replykaro.com/pricing. Checked 16 October 2026. - ReplyKaro fact sheet,
replykaro.com/ai-info. Last updated 12 October 2026. - tadlo.ai: Tadlo AI plans and features. Plans, follow gate, A/B testing, carousels and analytics checked 16 October 2026.