Free Instagram Automation
No Credit Card. No Catch.
Zaprep's free plan gives you 300 messages/month — that's 12× more than ManyChat's 25-contact free tier. Auto-reply to DMs and comments, collect emails, and manage your Instagram inbox. Free forever.
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Is there a free Instagram automation tool?
Yes — Zaprep offers a permanently free Instagram automation plan that requires no credit card and never expires. The free tier includes 300 automated messages per month, 3 automation rules, and support for DM keyword replies, comment auto-replies, and story reply automation. Unlike ManyChat's free plan (capped at 25 contacts), Zaprep's free plan also includes email collection from DM conversations, giving creators and small businesses a meaningful automation tool at zero cost. Automations run 24/7 even when you're offline, and you can upgrade to a paid plan at any time without losing your existing rules or data.
Everything in the Free Plan
- 300 automated messages per month
- 3 automation rules
- 1 connected Instagram Business account
- Auto-reply to DMs by keyword
- Auto-reply to comments by keyword
- Story reply automation
- Email collection from DM conversations
- Instagram inbox viewer
- Comment viewer
- No credit card required
- No trial — free forever
- Upgrade anytime, no lock-in
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Free | Starter $19/mo | Pro $49/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messages / month | |||
| Automation rules | |||
| DM keyword auto-reply | |||
| Comment auto-reply | |||
| Story reply automation | |||
| Email collection (DMs) | |||
| Instagram inbox viewer | |||
| Follow gate (require follow) | |||
| Multiple IG accounts | |||
| Priority support |
Free: 300 msg/mo · Starter: 5,000 msg/mo · Pro: unlimited
Zaprep Free vs. ManyChat Free
ManyChat Free — Limitations
- Only 25 contacts — useless for active accounts
- No email collection on free plan
- ManyChat branding in messages
- Credit card required for some upgrades
Zaprep Free — What You Get
- 300 messages/month — no contact cap
- Email collection included on free plan
- No branding in your automated messages
- 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. (Starter+)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a truly free Instagram automation tool?
Yes. Zaprep's free plan includes 300 automated messages per month, 3 rules, auto-replies to DMs and comments, and email collection — permanently free, no credit card required.
What is the difference between Zaprep free and ManyChat free?
ManyChat's free plan caps you at 25 contacts and lacks email collection. Zaprep gives you 300 messages/month, email collection from conversations, and no contact cap — no credit card needed.
Does the free plan expire?
No. The Zaprep free plan never expires. It resets to 300 messages at the start of each calendar month, indefinitely.
Can I automate Instagram DMs for free?
Yes. Set up to 3 keyword-triggered DM rules on the free plan. When someone DMs a keyword, Zaprep auto-replies instantly — even while you sleep.
What happens when I exceed 300 messages?
Automations pause for the rest of the month. Upgrade to Starter ($19/mo) or Pro ($49/mo) at any time to increase your limit.
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Start automating Instagram — free, forever
300 messages/month. 3 automation rules. Email collection. No credit card. No expiry date. Just results.