linkpls vs ManyChat
ManyChat is a chat-marketing platform for Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, TikTok and more, built around a visual flow builder. linkpls does one job, Instagram comment-to-DM, in a four-step builder with AI that writes the messages. Here’s how they compare.
At a glance
ManyChat’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
Chat marketing across several channels, for creators and businesses
- Free plan
- Yes: 25 active contacts a month, up to 4 automations
- Paid plans from
- $17/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$025 active contacts, up to 4 automations, ManyChat branding
- Essential$17/mo$14/mo billed yearly · 250 contacts
- Pro$39/mo$29/mo billed yearly · 2,500 contacts · AI
- Business$99/mo$69/mo billed yearly · 7,500 contacts
- Advanced$199/mo$139/mo billed yearly · 25,000 contacts
Monthly prices in US dollars; ManyChat says the price depends on your billing country. Contacts over a plan’s limit are charged each. 14-day free trial of Essential or Pro.
Features side by side
| Feature | linkpls | ManyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Triggers | ||
| Comment-to-DM with a keyword | ||
| Story replies | ||
| Story mentions | ||
| Keyword triggers in DMs | ||
| In the DM | ||
| Follow to unlock | Every plan | Essential plan and up |
| Email and phone collection in the DM | Every plan | Essential plan and up |
| AI | ||
| What the AI does | Writes your DM, rotating versions, public replies and keywords (Pro) | AI replies from your business knowledge, AI comment replies, intent recognition and a flow assistant, from Pro (see About ManyChat) |
| Setup | ||
| Channels | Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and Telegram; WhatsApp, SMS and email on Pro and up | |
| Visual flow builder | No: a four-step builder | |
| Plans and limits | ||
| Free plan | Unlimited automations and 1,000 DMs a month, every feature except AI, no contact limit | 25 active contacts a month, up to 4 active automations, ManyChat branding |
| How paid plans are priced | One flat monthly price | By active contacts, with a charge for each contact over the plan’s limit |
Which one fits you
ManyChat may suit you better if…
- You want one tool for Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and TikTok.
- You want to build multi-step conversations in a visual flow builder.
- You need integrations such as Zapier, HubSpot, Mailchimp or Klaviyo.
- You want AI that answers questions from your saved business knowledge.
linkpls may suit you better if…
- You want a lower, flat price: linkpls Pro is ₹399 a month.
- You only need Instagram comments, story replies, mentions and shares answered with a DM.
- You want a follow gate and email capture on the free plan.
- You’d rather pay one flat price than by the number of contacts.
- You want AI to write your DMs and keep them varied, in English, Hindi or Hinglish.
About ManyChat
ManyChat says it “helps creators and social-first businesses handle engagement at scale”, with automations for Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and Messenger. It has a visual Flow Builder, a free plan with 25 active contacts a month and up to 4 active automations, and paid plans priced by active contacts, from $17 a month billed monthly; ManyChat notes that the price depends on your billing country. Its AI features appear on the Pro plan and above, though ManyChat’s AI page describes Manychat AI as a $29-a-month add-on to Pro, so check which applies to you. ManyChat describes itself as an official Meta Business Partner.
Sources, read September 26, 2026: ManyChat pricing, ManyChat for Instagram, ManyChat AI, ManyChat integrations.
ManyChat is a trademark of its owner. linkpls isn’t affiliated with ManyChat. Prices and features change, so check ManyChat’s website for the latest before you decide.
Questions
Is linkpls a ManyChat alternative?
For Instagram comment-to-DM, yes: both answer keyword comments and story replies with a DM. ManyChat also covers other channels and multi-step flows; linkpls focuses on Instagram and keeps setup to four steps.
Which costs less?
It depends on your audience. ManyChat’s paid plans start at $17 a month billed monthly and are priced by active contacts. linkpls Pro is a flat ₹399 a month, and its free plan has no contact limit. Check ManyChat’s site for current prices in your country.
Can I use both on one Instagram account?
It’s best not to point both at the same posts: Instagram allows one private reply per comment, so the two tools would compete for it.
Can I move my automations from ManyChat?
There’s no import. Recreate each one in linkpls’ four-step builder: the post, the keyword and the message.
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