linkpls vs Linktree
Linktree added Instagram auto-replies to its link-in-bio plans in 2025: comment a keyword, get a DM with a link. linkpls is built only for Instagram DMs. Here’s how the two compare.
At a glance
Linktree’s details were checked against its own website on September 26, 2026.
Instagram comment-to-DM, for creators and small businesses
- Free plan
- Yes: unlimited automations, 1,000 DMs a month
- Paid plans from
- ₹399/mo
Link-in-bio pages, with Instagram auto-replies included
- Free plan
- Yes: 1,000 auto-reply sends a month
- Paid plans from
- ₹360/mo
Plans and prices
- Free₹0Unlimited automations, 1,000 DMs a month
- Pro₹399/mo₹3,990 a year (2 months free) · unlimited DMs and the AI copilot
- Scale₹999/mo₹9,990 a year · team seats · coming soon
Prices in Indian rupees, no GST added, paid through Razorpay (UPI AutoPay, cards or net banking). Free includes 1,000 DMs a month; Pro has no monthly DM cap.
- Free₹01,000 sends a month
- Starter₹360/mo₹220/mo billed yearly · 1,500 sends a month
- Pro₹650/mo₹440/mo billed yearly · 2,500 sends a month
- Premium₹1,450/mo₹1,250/mo billed yearly · unlimited auto-replies
Prices as Linktree showed them in India, in rupees; it shows local prices in each country. Auto-replies come with Linktree’s link-in-bio plans.
Features side by side
| Feature | linkpls | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Triggers | ||
| Comment-to-DM with a keyword | Yes; some triggers are on higher plans | |
| Story replies | Not stated | |
| Story mentions and shares | Not stated | |
| Typo-tolerant matching | “Smart match” on Pro and Premium | |
| In the DM | ||
| Follow to unlock | Not stated | |
| Email and phone collection in the DM | Not stated; Linktree suggests linking to a sign-up page | |
| Link buttons | Up to 3 per DM | A link with a custom button label |
| Public replies under the comment | Up to 10, picked at random | Up to 4 |
| AI | ||
| What the AI does | Writes your DM, rotating versions, public replies and keywords (Pro) | Not stated |
| Setup | ||
| Channels | ||
| Plans and limits | ||
| Free plan | Unlimited automations and 1,000 DMs a month, every feature except AI | Included, with 1,000 sends a month |
| Sending limits | 1,000 DMs a month on Free, no monthly cap on Pro; paced at up to 200 DMs an hour | A monthly send allowance on each plan; unlimited on Premium |
Which one fits you
Linktree may suit you better if…
- You already use Linktree for your link-in-bio page and want auto-replies in the same account.
- You want your DM to link straight to your Linktree links or shop products.
- Keyword comments answered with a link is all you need.
linkpls may suit you better if…
- You want story replies, story mentions and shares answered as well as comments.
- You want to ask for a follow or an email before sending the link.
- You want AI to write your DM, its versions and your public replies.
- You want a Reply Desk for the comments that need a real answer.
About Linktree
Linktree is a link-in-bio platform. Its Instagram auto-reply feature, announced in March 2025, sends a DM with a link when someone comments on a post, either any comment or specific keywords, and can post a reply under the comment. It’s part of Linktree’s plans: the free plan includes 1,000 sends a month, paid plans include more, and Premium has unlimited auto-replies. Linktree says the feature runs on the Instagram Messaging API and needs a public Business or Creator account.
Sources, read September 26, 2026: Linktree help: Instagram auto-reply, Linktree Instagram auto-reply, Linktree pricing.
Linktree is a trademark of its owner. linkpls isn’t affiliated with Linktree. Prices and features change, so check Linktree’s website for the latest before you decide.
Questions
Does Linktree have Instagram auto-DM?
Yes. Linktree calls it Instagram auto-reply: when someone comments on a post, it can send them a DM with a link and reply to the comment publicly.
Can I use Linktree and linkpls together?
Yes, for different jobs: keep Linktree as your link-in-bio page and link to it from your linkpls DMs. Don’t run both tools’ auto-replies on the same posts, since Instagram allows one private reply per comment.
Which one limits how many DMs I send?
Linktree’s plans include a monthly number of sends, 1,000 on the free plan. linkpls’ Free plan also has 1,000 DMs a month, and Pro has no monthly cap. Every plan is paced at up to 200 DMs an hour and 1,500 a day for each account.
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