A LinkDM alternative for comment-to-DM with public replies and a live preview built in
LinkDM is a popular, generous comment-to-DM tool: 1,000 free DMs a month and 25,000 on its $19 plan. Its public comment replies are a Pro feature, though, and its overflow queue starts at $99. FavStash is the LinkDM alternative with both built into the automation, plus a live preview of the post, comments and DM, A/B versions and a map of every automation.
- Prices checked 27 Oct 2026
- Official Instagram API
- Works on posts you published anywhere
Pick LinkDM if
You want the most DMs per dollar and story, mention, Live and ad triggers.
Pick FavStash if
You want a public reply, a preview and viral protection in every automation.
LinkDM or FavStash for comment-to-DM: decide in 30 seconds
| Choose LinkDM if⦠| Choose FavStash if⦠|
|---|---|
| You send high volumes of affiliate links | You send a guide, product or offer from your own posts |
| You need story, mention, Live, ad and Facebook triggers | Post and Reel comments are your trigger |
| You want flows, lead gen and reminder DMs | You want a public reply and a preview without upgrading |
| You're happy on the free plan's 1,000 DMs | You want a map of every automation across accounts |
One prompt. Your whole social workflow
One prompt in the agent you already use. FavStash searches your stash, publishes across your accounts, and brings the results back.
How LinkDM and FavStash handle comment-to-DM
LinkDM sends a DM when someone comments a keyword on a post or Reel, replies to a story or mentions you. The free plan covers 1,000 DMs a month. Pro ($19) adds public comment replies, flows, lead gen, reminder DMs, a follower growth tool and Rewind. Platinum+ ($99) adds an overflow queue and slow-down mode.
FavStash builds comment-to-DM as five steps on one screen: post, keyword, public reply, DM and link. A live preview shows the post, the comments and the DM, and a map shows every automation across accounts. An overflow queue holds DMs during spikes.
Why creators choose FavStash over LinkDM for comment-to-DM
| Public replies in the builder | A reply like "Sent you a DM π©" shows the post is active and prompts others to comment. On LinkDM it's a Pro feature; in FavStash it's part of every automation, with rotating variations. |
| Viral protection without the $99 plan | LinkDM's DM Overflow Queue is Platinum+ only. FavStash queues DMs when comments outrun Instagram's limits. |
| Preview before you go live | See the post, your public reply under comments and the DM as a follower will. |
| A map of every automation | Every account, every keyword and shared keywords linked on one screen, with Insights. |
Set up a comment-to-DM in FavStash in five steps
- 01Pick the post or Reel, wherever you published it.
- 02Add keywords: Contains or Is exactly, up to 10.
- 03Write the public reply, with rotating variations.
- 04Write the DM, with A/B versions, and a button label.
- 05Add the link, check the preview and press Go live, or ask Claude to set it up.
What comment-to-DM costs on LinkDM vs FavStash
| Your month | LinkDM | FavStash |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 DMs | Free (no public replies, LinkDM branding) | Doom Scroller $12.99/mo (10,000 DMs a month) |
| Up to 25,000 DMs, 3 accounts | Pro $19/mo ($182/yr) | Creator Pro $29/mo (100,000 DMs a month), 10 channels |
| Viral month, with an overflow queue | Platinum+ $99/mo ($832/yr) | Creator Pro $29/mo (100,000 DMs a month), overflow queue included |
From linkdm.com/pricing, checked 27 Oct 2026. For raw DM volume, LinkDM's free and Pro plans are generous.
Compare LinkDM and FavStash comment-to-DM features
| LinkDM | FavStash | |
|---|---|---|
| Triggers | ||
| Post and Reel comments | Yes | Yes |
| Keyword matching | Keyword triggers; universal triggers (Pro) | Contains or exact, up to 10; ignores case, accents, emoji |
| Story reply, mention, next post, share-to-inbox | Yes (Free) | No |
| Live, ads, Facebook | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Replies and DMs | ||
| Public comment reply | Pro | Yes |
| Multiple DM versions (A/B) | Not advertised (Oct 2026) | Yes |
| Link behind a button | Yes | Yes |
| Flows, lead gen, reminder DMs, follower tool | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Rewind (back-send to past commenters) | Yes (Pro) | Not advertised |
| Control and tracking | ||
| Live preview of post, comments and DM | Not advertised | Yes |
| Map of automations across accounts | Not advertised | Yes |
| Overflow queue for viral posts | Platinum+ ($99) | Yes |
| Set up from Claude or ChatGPT | API on Enterprise; no MCP | MCP on every plan |
| Plans | ||
| Free plan | 1,000 DMs, 1 account, branding | 500 DMs a month, 1 channel |
| Accounts | 3 (Pro), 10 (Platinum+) | 3 or 10 channels by plan |
LinkDM facts from its pricing page and help centre, checked 27 Oct 2026.
LinkDM vs ManyChat for comment-to-DM, and where FavStash fits
- LinkDM: simpler and cheaper for comment-to-link, priced by DM volume (25,000 DMs for $19).
- ManyChat: deeper (flows, AI, WhatsApp, Messenger), priced per active contact from $17/mo for 250 contacts.
- FavStash: comment-to-DM with a public reply, a live preview, A/B versions and a map, on a flat plan. See FavStash vs ManyChat.
Where LinkDM is the better comment-to-DM tool
- Free plan: 1,000 DMs a month, including story and mention auto-replies.
- Volume per dollar: 25,000 DMs for $19.
- Triggers: stories, mentions, Live, ads, Facebook and "next post".
- Growth tools: flows, lead gen, reminders, the follower growth tool and Rewind.
Move your comment-to-DM automations from LinkDM in four steps
- 01List your active keywords and links.
- 02Connect Instagram to FavStash.
- 03Rebuild each one, or ask Claude to, and add a public reply.
- 04Pause it in LinkDM so nobody gets two DMs.
What else FavStash does
| LinkDM | FavStash | |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule posts to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X | No (DM Planner plans DMs) | Yes |
| Save and search inspiration (transcripts, hooks) | No | Yes |
| Cross-platform post analytics | No | Yes |
| AI connector for Claude, ChatGPT and any MCP agent | No | Yes |
Questions, answered before you ask
Still curious? Read the FavStash FAQ or ask support.