A free ManyChat alternative for Instagram
If you mostly use ManyChat to DM people who comment a keyword, Convozy does that on a free plan with unlimited DMs. Here is how the two compare, including where ManyChat is ahead.
Convozy and ManyChat side by side
| Feature | Convozy | ManyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Included: Yes | Included: Yes |
| Story replies and live comments | Included: Yes | Included: Yes |
| Free plan limit | Included: Unlimited DMs, no card | Not included: Capped at 25 active contacts |
| Paid plans start at | Included: Pro is only for more than one Instagram account | Not included: $17 per month |
| If this, then that branching | Included: Yes | Included: Yes |
| Contacts, tags and segments | Included: Yes | Included: Yes |
| Ready-made templates | Included: Yes | Included: Yes |
| Visual drag-and-drop flow builder | Not included: No, a simple form editor | Included: Yes |
| Broadcasts and drip sequences | Coming soon: Coming soon | Included: Yes, on Pro and up |
| Shared inbox to take over chats | Coming soon: Coming soon | Included: Yes |
| WhatsApp, SMS, email, Messenger | Not included: No, Instagram only | Included: Yes, WhatsApp, SMS and email on Pro and up |
ManyChat details are from its public plans as checked in September 2026. Plans change, so confirm current limits and prices on ManyChat's own site before you decide.
Which one fits you
Pick Convozy if
- You mainly want comment-to-DM, Story reply and live comment automations.
- You do not want a cap on contacts or a monthly bill for answering your own comments.
- You want to be live in a few minutes, starting from a template.
Pick ManyChat if
- You need WhatsApp, SMS, email, Messenger or TikTok in the same tool.
- You rely on a visual flow builder, broadcasts or drip sequences today.
- Your team needs a shared inbox right now.
Common questions
- Is Convozy really a free ManyChat alternative?
- For Instagram comment-to-DM automation, yes. Comment to DM, Story replies, live comments, branching, contacts, tags and templates are all on the Free plan with unlimited DMs and no card. Pro is only for running more than one Instagram account.
- What does ManyChat do that Convozy does not?
- ManyChat has a visual flow builder, broadcasts, drip sequences, a shared inbox, and other channels such as WhatsApp, SMS, email, Messenger and TikTok. Convozy is focused on Instagram and does not have those yet. Broadcasts, sequences and a shared inbox are on our list.
- Can I move my ManyChat automations to Convozy?
- There is no importer, so you rebuild each automation. Most take a few minutes: pick your keyword, write the DM once, and choose which posts it runs on. Templates give you a head start.
- Will my followers get two DMs if I run both tools?
- They can, if both tools watch the same keyword on the same post. Switch off the matching ManyChat automation before you turn the Convozy one on.