Miz DMIf you are in India and only need Instagram comment-to-DM, story replies and follow-ups, you can probably pay less than ManyChat and get rupee billing and a GST invoice. ManyChat is still a strong product. But since its free plan dropped to 25 active contacts a month and paid plans are billed in dollars per contact, many Indian creators and small businesses are looking around.
Prices below were checked on 4 October 2026 on each vendor's pricing page.
ManyChat's current pricing (from manychat.com)
| Plan | Price (USD/month) | Active contacts included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 25 / month, up to 4 automations |
| Essential | $14 | 250 |
| Pro | $29 | 2,500 (AI features from here) |
| Business | $69 | 7,500 |
| Advanced | $139 | 25,000 |
Extra contacts are charged on top. Costs rise as your audience grows, and you pay in dollars, so the rupee amount moves with the exchange rate and your card's forex charges.
Every comment, story reply and DM answered instantly, every person saved as a lead in MizUp CRM, and Miz AI replying for you.
Start free See the demoWhat to look for in an alternative
- Official Meta API. You log in through Instagram/Facebook and never share a password.
- Pricing per DM or flat, not per contact, so a viral Reel doesn't push you into a higher plan.
- INR billing with a GST invoice, so your business can claim input credit.
- Comment, story, Live and DM triggers.
- Follow gate / email gate if you grow an audience.
- Where leads go: a CSV export, a CRM, or nothing.
- Team access if more than one person answers DMs.
ManyChat alternatives compared
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Billing | Built-in CRM / invoicing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MizUp Miz DM | 50 DMs/month | ₹99/month + GST (5,000 DMs) | INR, GST invoice | Yes: MizUp CRM, WhatsApp follow-up, GST billing |
| LinkDM | 1,000 DMs/month | $19/month (25,000 DMs, 3 accounts) | USD | No |
| InstantDM | 7-day trial | $9.99/month | USD | No |
| ManyChat | 25 contacts/month | $14/month | USD | Contacts list; integrations for more |
Competitor details are taken from their public pricing pages on 4 Oct 2026 and may change.
When ManyChat is still the right choice
- You build complex multi-step flows with branching, quizzes and many integrations.
- You run Messenger, Instagram and other channels from one visual builder.
- Your team already knows it and the dollar cost is small for your business.
When an Indian alternative makes more sense
- You mainly need comment → DM → link, plus a few follow-ups.
- You want to pay in rupees and get a GST invoice.
- You need the lead to land in a CRM with an owner, a follow-up date and later an invoice. Doing that in ManyChat means connecting other tools.
- You handle multiple client accounts and want a predictable per-account price.
How MizUp Miz DM compares
| Free | Starter | Pro | Business | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (+ GST) | ₹0 | ₹99 | ₹249 | ₹499 | ₹5,799 |
| Instagram accounts | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| DMs / month | 50 | 5,000 | 15,000 | 50,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Miz AI replies / month | 20 (trial) | 500 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
Every paid plan has a 7-day free trial. Leads from every plan go into MizUp CRM. See the Miz DM page or CLM pricing.
Switching from ManyChat in an afternoon
- List your live automations: keyword, post, DM text and link.
- Recreate the top 3 by revenue first.
- Disconnect Instagram from ManyChat so two tools don't both reply.
- Connect the new tool, test each keyword from a second account.
- Export your ManyChat contacts as CSV and import them into your CRM.
Related: free Instagram DM automation · DM automation pricing in India
Frequently asked questions
What is the ManyChat free plan limit in 2026?
According to the ManyChat pricing page on 4 October 2026, the Free plan covers 25 active contacts a month, 2 channels and up to 4 automations.
How much does ManyChat cost?
ManyChat lists Essential at $14 a month for 250 contacts, Pro at $29 for 2,500 contacts, Business at $69 for 7,500 and Advanced at $139 for 25,000, with charges for extra contacts. Prices are in US dollars.
What is the cheapest ManyChat alternative in India?
Several Indian tools start around ₹99 a month. MizUp Miz DM Starter is ₹99 a month plus GST for 5,000 DMs on one Instagram account, with a CRM included.
Is ManyChat better than Indian alternatives?
ManyChat has a mature visual flow builder and many integrations. Indian tools are usually cheaper, bill in rupees with GST invoices, and are simpler to set up. Choose based on whether you need complex flows or just comment-to-DM plus follow-ups.