Free Instagram Automation
No Credit Card. No Catch.
Zaprep's Free plan covers 1,000 Active Contacts/month on 1 Instagram or Facebook account — far more headroom than ManyChat's 25-contact free tier. Auto-reply to comments and DMs, trigger on keywords, and follow up on story replies. $0, no card.
No credit card · 2-minute setup
What's included free, forever
- 1,000 Active Contacts per month
- Unlimited automation rules
- 1 connected account (Instagram or Facebook)
- Comment auto-reply (public reply + DM)
- DM auto-reply by keyword
- Keyword triggers on comments and DMs
- Story reply automation (Instagram)
- Link in bio + tracking link
- Basic inbox
- Official Meta API — no scraping, no password sharing
- No credit card, no trial, no expiry
Follow Gate, email collection, and AI replies are on the Growth plan ($14.99/mo). Automated DMs sent on Free include a small “Sent via @zaprep_official” signature.
See Zaprep in Action
Watch how a single Instagram comment automatically turns into a conversation, a follower, and a potential customer.
Instagram Post
Someone comments "LINK"
Zaprep replies instantly
Automatic DM sent
User follows creator
Creator gains a new follower
Instagram Post
Someone comments "LINK"
Zaprep replies instantly
Automatic DM sent
User follows creator
Creator gains a new follower
✨ Every comment becomes an opportunity to grow your audience automatically.
Built with security & compliance in mind
Is there a free Instagram automation tool?
Yes — Zaprep offers a Free plan that requires no credit card and never expires. The free tier includes 1,000 Active Contacts per month (unique people your automations message), unlimited automation rules, and support for DM keyword replies, comment auto-replies, and story reply automation on 1 connected Instagram or Facebook account, plus link in bio, a tracking link, and a basic inbox. ManyChat's free plan is capped at 25 contacts. Automations run 24/7 even when you're offline, and you can upgrade to the Growth plan ($14.99/mo) at any time for Follow Gate, email collection, AI replies, and 5 accounts — without losing your existing rules or data.
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Free $0/mo | Growth $14.99/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Active Contacts / month | ||
| Automation rules | ||
| DM keyword auto-reply | ||
| Comment auto-reply | ||
| Story reply automation | ||
| Email collection (DMs) | ||
| Instagram inbox viewer | ||
| Follow gate (require follow) | ||
| AI-powered replies (200/mo) | ||
| Multiple accounts (5) | ||
| Media kit |
Free: 1,000 Active Contacts/mo, $0 · Growth: 15,000+ Active Contacts, $14.99/mo
Zaprep Free vs. ManyChat Free
ManyChat Free — Limitations
- Only 25 contacts — useless for active accounts
- Contact cap counts everyone you have ever messaged
- ManyChat branding in messages
- Credit card required for some upgrades
Zaprep Free — What You Get
- 1,000 Active Contacts/month — not 25 stored contacts
- Link in bio and tracking link included
- Free DMs include a small Zaprep signature
- No credit card required, ever
How It Works
- 1
Create your free account
Sign up with email — no credit card needed.
- 2
Connect your Instagram Business account
Authorize via Meta OAuth in under 60 seconds.
- 3
Create an automation rule
Choose a trigger (DM keyword, comment keyword, story reply) and set your auto-reply message.
- 4
Go live
Your automation runs 24/7. View sent messages and collected emails in your dashboard.
Popular Use Cases
Giveaway DMs
Auto-send giveaway entry links when followers comment a keyword like "WIN".
Lead collection
Collect email addresses from DM conversations on autopilot.
Story reply automation
Reply to everyone who swipes up on your story with a follow-up DM.
Link-in-bio funnel
Send DMs with your product or landing page link when someone comments "LINK".
Welcome DMs
Greet new followers automatically with a welcome message and offer.
Follow gate
Require a follow before delivering the promised freebie or coupon. (Growth plan)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zaprep really free?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 — not a trial. It includes 1,000 Active Contacts a month, unlimited automation rules, comment and DM auto-replies, keyword triggers, and 1 connected Instagram or Facebook account. You only pay if you choose to upgrade to Growth for more volume, more accounts, Follow Gate, and email collection.
What's the catch with the free plan?
There are a few limits. Free covers 1,000 Active Contacts a month on 1 account, then automations pause until the month resets. Automated DMs include a small “Sent via @zaprep_official” signature. And Follow Gate, email collection, and AI replies are Growth-plan features ($14.99/mo).
Do I need a credit card?
No. You can sign up, connect your account, and run automations on the Free plan without entering any payment details. A card is only needed if you decide to upgrade to the Growth plan, and you can cancel that at any time.
Does it work for Facebook Pages too?
Yes. You can connect a Facebook Page as one of your accounts and auto-reply to Page comments, send the commenter a Messenger DM, and trigger replies on Messenger keywords. Follow Gate and story triggers are Instagram-only features.
What is the difference between Zaprep free and ManyChat free?
ManyChat's free plan caps you at 25 contacts. Zaprep's Free plan counts Active Contacts — the unique people you message each month — and includes 1,000 of them, with no credit card needed.
Can I automate Instagram DMs for free?
Yes. Set up unlimited keyword-triggered DM rules on the Free plan. When someone DMs or comments a keyword, Zaprep replies within seconds — even while you sleep.
What happens when I go over 1,000 Active Contacts?
Automations pause for the rest of the calendar month and resume when it resets — you're never charged automatically. Upgrade to the Growth plan ($14.99/mo) at any time for 15,000+ Active Contacts.
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Start automating Instagram — free, forever
1,000 Active Contacts/month. Unlimited automation rules. Link in bio. No credit card. No expiry date. Just results.