Free Instagram Automation
No Credit Card. No Catch.
Zaprep's Starter plan gives you 1,000 messages/month across 2 Instagram accounts — far more headroom 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 Starter plan that requires no credit card and never expires. The free tier includes 1,000 automated messages per month, unlimited automation rules, and support for DM keyword replies, comment auto-replies, and story reply automation across 2 Instagram accounts. Unlike ManyChat's free plan (capped at 25 contacts), Zaprep's Starter 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 the Creator plan at any time without losing your existing rules or data.
Everything in the Free Plan
- 1,000 automated messages per month
- Unlimited automation rules
- 2 connected Instagram Business accounts
- 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 | Starter Free forever | Creator $2.99/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) | ||
| Advanced automation flows | ||
| Multiple IG accounts (5) | ||
| Claude integration |
Starter: 1,000 msg/mo, free forever · Creator: unlimited messages, $2.99/mo
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
- 1,000 messages/month — no contact cap
- Email collection included on the free Starter 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 Starter plan is free forever and includes 1,000 automated messages per month, unlimited automation rules, auto-replies to DMs and comments, and email collection — 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's Starter plan gives you 1,000 messages/month, email collection from conversations, and no contact cap — no credit card needed.
Does the free plan expire?
No. The Zaprep Starter plan never expires. It resets to 1,000 messages at the start of each calendar month, indefinitely.
Can I automate Instagram DMs for free?
Yes. Set up unlimited keyword-triggered DM rules on the Starter plan. When someone DMs a keyword, Zaprep auto-replies instantly — even while you sleep.
What happens when I exceed 1,000 messages?
Automations pause for the rest of the month. Upgrade to the Creator plan ($2.99/mo) at any time for unlimited messages.
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Start automating Instagram — free, forever
1,000 messages/month. Unlimited automation rules. Email collection. No credit card. No expiry date. Just results.