LinkDM alternative when DMs are only one part of your social work
LinkDM is a focused, inexpensive DM tool: 1,000 DMs a month for free and 25,000 on Pro at $19 a month. If that's all you need, it's hard to beat on price. AutoPoster AI suits teams that also want an inbox, WhatsApp broadcasts, moderation and content tools.
Choose AutoPoster AI if
- You want to handle comments and DMs from a shared inbox with up to 5 team members on Brand.
- You need AI spam moderation and AI replies from a knowledge base on Business.
- You want WhatsApp broadcasts, analytics and approvals along with your DM rules.
- You want a link-in-bio page. LinkDM says it doesn't offer one.
Stay with LinkDM if
- DM volume matters most. Pro allows 25,000 DMs a month, and queues overflow past Instagram's hourly limit.
- You only need link delivery by DM and a free plan with 1,000 DMs a month covers you.
- You want triggers on Stories, Live, boosted posts and past comments through Rewind.
- You send leads straight to Kit, Flodesk, Mailchimp or Google Sheets.
LinkDM in brief
LinkDM does one thing plainly: someone comments, they get a DM with your link. Its homepage reports 60,000+ users and spreads triggers across Reels, Stories, Live, sponsored posts and Facebook comments. It's also clear about its edges, saying outright that it isn't a link-in-bio service.
It's shipping steadily. The blog shows broadcasts, PDF and voice message DMs, and lead integrations all arriving in 2026. Pricing is simple, with DM limits per plan rather than contact tiers. If your needs stop at the DM, keep it. If you're also juggling an inbox and moderation elsewhere, compare the combined cost of your tools.
LinkDM pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | $0/mo | 1 Instagram account, 1,000 DMs a month, LinkDM branding |
| Pro | $19/mo | $15.17/mo | $182 a year. Up to 3 Instagram accounts, 25,000 DMs a month, flows, Rewind, DM Planner |
| Platinum+ | $99/mo | $69.33/mo | $832 a year. Up to 10 Instagram accounts, 300,000 DMs a month, DM Overflow Queue |
| Enterprise | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Custom pricing with an account manager and API integration |
AutoPoster AI vs LinkDM
| Feature | AutoPoster AI | LinkDM |
|---|---|---|
| Comment-to-DM rules (Facebook, Instagram) | Brand plan | Yes: keyword or all comments, on Instagram and Facebook |
| DM inbox | Brand plan | Partial: automated Instagram and Facebook DMs, inbox auto-replies on Pro |
| Unified comment inbox | Brand plan | Not listed: Inbox Starters and Inbox Automation, no shared inbox found |
| AI comment moderation | Business plan | Not listed |
| AI replies from your knowledge base | Business plan | Not listed: AI not mentioned on its homepage |
| Analytics and best-time heatmap | Brand plan | Partial: click analytics and CSV export of post, story and trigger data |
| Multi-platform scheduling | Yes | Not listed: DM Planner drafts DMs for scheduled posts |
| WhatsApp inbox, templates and broadcasts | Brand plan | Not listed |
| Link in bio pages | Yes | Not listed: its homepage says it doesn't offer this |
| API | Professional plan | Partial: listed on Enterprise |
"Not listed" means we did not find the feature on LinkDM's site on October 31, 2026. It may still exist or may ship later.
AutoPoster AI in practice
Where AutoPoster AI is stronger
An inbox for the team
Brand gives 5 team members a comment inbox and DM inbox with approvals. LinkDM's inbox features start conversations and auto-reply to them.
Learn more →AI that handles spam and replies
Business adds AI spam moderation, hiding comments on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and deleting elsewhere, plus replies from your knowledge base.
Learn more →More than the DM
Professional has bulk posting from media folders, autoposting flows, AI captions and AI Studio. Brand adds WhatsApp broadcasts and analytics.
Learn more →Where LinkDM is stronger
Clear DM allowances
Plans state a monthly DM allowance, and if you go over, one-time credits start at $5 for 1,000 and don't expire. Purchased credits are used automatically once you reach your limit.
Cheaper for DMs alone
Pro is $19 a month, or $182 a year, with 3 Instagram accounts. Our comment-to-DM rules start on Brand at $24, or $20 on annual billing. Its Free plan also includes DM automation.
Overflow handled for you
Past Instagram's hourly limit, DM Queue holds the extras and sends them from the next hour, with no setup needed. Our rules have an hourly cap of 100 DMs per account.
Reach past comments
Rewind sends DMs to eligible past comments, and triggers also cover Stories, Live and boosted posts.
How to switch from LinkDM
- 1
Download your data as CSV first. LinkDM's export covers posts, Stories, Universal Triggers and Leads for all users, from the table you're viewing.
- 2
Downgrade under Settings, Billing & Subscription, Change Plan, Downgrade to Free. Pro stays active until the end of the period.
- 3
Check refund timing. No credit is given for unused time, though a first-time monthly purchase can be refunded within 7 days and yearly plans have a 30-day window with a $10 fee.
- 4
To remove the account, cancel first, then use Delete Account under Settings. It's permanent, so export before you do it.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does LinkDM cost?
Free is $0 for 1,000 DMs a month, Pro is $19 a month or $182 a year, and Platinum+ is $99 a month or $832 a year. Its pricing page mentions no free trial.
- What's new at LinkDM in 2026?
Its blog lists Broadcasts in June, analytics CSV export in July, voice message DMs in August, and Google Sheets and Mailchimp lead integrations in September.
- Can AutoPoster AI replace LinkDM?
For keyword comment-to-DM on Facebook and Instagram at steady volume, yes. If a launch brings thousands of comments at once, LinkDM's queue is built for spreading those sends over several hours.
Other alternatives
Sources, checked on October 31, 2026
- https://linkdm.com/pricing
- https://linkdm.com/support/linkdm-pro
- https://linkdm.com
- https://www.linkdm.com/blog/export-analytics
- https://www.linkdm.com/help/dm-credits
- https://linkdm.com/help/queue
- https://linkdm.com/help/pro-downgrade
- https://www.linkdm.com/refund
- https://www.linkdm.com/help/how-to-delete
Pricing and features change, so check LinkDM's site before buying. LinkDM is a trademark of its owner. AutoPoster AI is not affiliated with it.
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