BetterSocials and LinkDM pricing in 2026, plan by plan
October 30, 2026 · 8 min read
LinkDM is the cheaper comment-to-DM tool, and it's best for one link sent to every commenter on Instagram and Facebook. Its free plan sends 1,000 DMs a month, and Pro costs $19 for three Instagram accounts and 25,000 DMs, as of September 2026. LinkDM sends keyword and template replies, with no AI replies. BetterSocials is best for comments and DMs that ask questions across six platforms. Creator is $29 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for four accounts, with unlimited DMs and AI replies in your voice.
The two price lists, side by side
BetterSocials and LinkDM meter different things, so we start with the plans and leave the features for later. LinkDM's free and Pro plans cap how many DMs go out each month. BetterSocials caps the number of connected social accounts and leaves DMs unlimited.
The table lists every plan on both price lists. LinkDM's figures are as of September 2026, and BetterSocials' figures are as of October 2026.
| Plan | Price | Accounts | Monthly DMs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetterSocials Creator | $29 a month, $24 yearly | 4 social accounts | Unlimited |
| BetterSocials Pro | $49 a month, $39 yearly | 6 social accounts | Unlimited |
| BetterSocials Team | $99 a month, $79 yearly | 12 social accounts | Unlimited |
| LinkDM Free | $0 | Not listed | 1,000 |
| LinkDM Pro | $19 | 3 Instagram accounts | 25,000 |
| LinkDM Platinum+ | $99 | Not listed | Not listed |
The yearly figures are the monthly rate when you pay for the year up front. BetterSocials Creator billed yearly comes to $288, Pro to $468 and Team to $948.
LinkDM's plans and the monthly DM cap
LinkDM has the biggest free plan among the dedicated comment-to-DM tools here. The free plan sends 1,000 DMs a month, so a small account can run keyword DMs for $0.
LinkDM Pro costs $19 and raises the allowance to 25,000 DMs a month across up to three Instagram accounts. Platinum+ sits at the top of the price list at $99.
A DM cap is the most automated messages a plan sends in a month. On LinkDM, the free and Pro plans each set one. You'll only notice it if a post pulls in more keyword comments than the plan allows.
What BetterSocials costs at three and twelve accounts
LinkDM is cheaper at three accounts. LinkDM Pro covers three Instagram accounts for $19. BetterSocials Creator costs $29 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for four accounts. That's $10 more than LinkDM Pro, or $5 more when BetterSocials is billed yearly.
The extra money buys four things. Your DMs aren't capped, AI replies come in your voice, keywords reach four more platforms, and you can schedule posts to all six.
At the top of both price lists, the sticker price is the same $99. BetterSocials Team covers 12 accounts and unlimited teammates for $99 a month, or $79 billed yearly. Team also shares 4,000 AI credits a month across the workspace.
AI credits pay for AI writing, and only that. Creator includes 1,000 a month and Pro includes 2,000. When credits run out, the AI pauses instead of charging more. DMs and keyword automations keep running either way.
Where each tool can reach a commenter
LinkDM works on Instagram and Facebook, and a keyword comment there sends a DM. BetterSocials covers six platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Threads and LinkedIn Company Pages.
On Instagram and Facebook, a BetterSocials keyword comment sends the person a DM with your link. On TikTok, YouTube, Threads and LinkedIn Company Pages, the same keyword posts a public reply with the link instead.
The reason is the platforms' own rules. TikTok and YouTube don't let any app turn a comment into a private DM, apart from TikTok's limited rollout in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. So if your commenters live on TikTok or YouTube, no tool sends them a private DM. A public reply with the link is the most you can automate there.
Template replies or AI replies in your voice
LinkDM answers with keyword and template replies. You write the message once, and every matching comment gets the same text.
BetterSocials adds AI replies for both comments and DMs. Each has three settings: Off, Draft for me and Reply in my voice. Off means you write every reply yourself. Draft for me writes a draft in your voice the moment a comment or DM arrives, and nothing posts until you approve it.
Reply in my voice answers everyday comments under the comment 1 to 5 minutes later. A DM gets an answer about a minute after it arrives. The voice comes from a profile built on your past replies, plus AI rules you write in plain sentences, such as your prices, hours and booking link.
When your rules don't cover what someone asked, the AI doesn't guess. The comment or DM waits for you in Needs reply. Each AI reply or draft uses 1 AI credit.
The cheapest ways to run comment-to-DM on Instagram in 2026
Meta Business Suite runs comment-to-DM on Instagram for $0. Its free comment-to-message automation sends a fixed template you write when a comment contains your keyword. Setup happens on desktop, and a message can wait 15 minutes before it sends unless you reply first.
The free plans on the dedicated tools vary a lot. LinkDM sends 1,000 DMs a month. CreatorFlow sends 500 a month on one Instagram account, and InstantDM gives 500 credits a month. ManyChat's free plan covers 25 active contacts a month, down from 1,000 before March 2026. An active contact is anyone your automation messages that month.
The paid entry prices, as of October 2026 for CreatorFlow and September 2026 for ManyChat, run like this. CreatorFlow Pro is $15 a month, or $12 billed yearly, for 5,000 DMs and two accounts. LinkDM Pro is $19. ManyChat Essential is $17 a month, or $14 billed yearly, for 250 contacts.
The ManyChat bill grows with your audience. Pro is $39 a month, or $29 billed yearly, for 2,500 contacts. On monthly billing, every active contact past 2,500 adds $0.05, so a few hundred extra people add a few tens of dollars. The wider field is sorted by price band in comment-to-DM tools in 2026, sorted by price band as your contacts grow.
When LinkDM is the right buy
LinkDM fits you if Instagram and Facebook are your only platforms and every DM is the same link. A creator sending one guide, or a shop sending one product page, gets what they need from the free plan.
Move to the $19 Pro plan when you need more than 1,000 DMs a month. Pro covers up to three Instagram accounts and 25,000 DMs. If you're setting up your first keyword funnel, the guide on how to set up "comment LINK and I'll DM you" on Instagram in 2026 covers it step by step.
When BetterSocials is the right buy
BetterSocials fits local businesses and creators whose comments and DMs ask real questions. That means prices, hours and bookings, not only "send me the link". It also fits you if you post on TikTok or YouTube, or expect more than 25,000 DMs a month.
You pay $29 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for four accounts. That covers one inbox for every comment and DM, keyword DMs on Instagram and Facebook, and replies drafted in your voice.
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, card required. You can start your free trial from the BetterSocials pricing page, or see how it works on its comment-to-DM page first.
Frequently asked questions
Does LinkDM limit how many DMs you can send each month?+
Yes. LinkDM's free plan sends 1,000 DMs a month, and Pro sends 25,000 across up to three Instagram accounts for $19. BetterSocials doesn't cap DMs on any plan. Creator is $29 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for four accounts.
Does CreatorFlow limit how many DMs you can send each month?+
Yes. CreatorFlow's free plan sends 500 DMs a month on one Instagram account. Pro is $15 a month, or $12 billed yearly, for 5,000 DMs and two accounts. Growth is $30 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for 10,000 DMs, five accounts and five seats.
Is ManyChat still free in 2026?+
Yes, but ManyChat's free plan covers 25 active contacts a month, down from 1,000 before March 2026. An active contact is anyone your automation messages that month. Pro is $29 a month billed yearly or $39 month to month for 2,500 contacts. Each extra contact costs $0.05 on monthly billing.
Which is cheapest for Instagram comment-to-DM: ManyChat, LinkDM or InstantDM?+
LinkDM has the biggest free allowance at 1,000 DMs a month, against InstantDM's 500 credits and ManyChat's 25 active contacts. On paid plans, LinkDM Pro is $19. ManyChat Essential is $14 a month billed yearly or $17 monthly, for 250 contacts.
Does LinkDM have AI replies?+
No. LinkDM sends keyword and template replies on Instagram and Facebook. BetterSocials drafts replies to comments and DMs in your voice, from your past replies and the AI rules you write. You approve each draft, or let Reply in my voice answer everyday comments and DMs on its own.
Can LinkDM or BetterSocials send a DM from a TikTok or YouTube comment?+
Neither can, and no other app can either. TikTok and YouTube don't let apps turn a comment into a private DM, apart from TikTok's limited rollout in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. BetterSocials posts the link in a public reply there. LinkDM covers Instagram and Facebook, where a keyword comment can send a DM.
Does BetterSocials have a free plan?+
No. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, card required, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first paid charge. Creator is $29 a month, or $24 billed yearly, for four accounts. Every plan has unlimited contacts, unlimited DMs and unlimited keyword automations.