Quick verdict
InstantDM sells flat-rate unlimited automation from ₹999/month ($12), or ₹833/month ($9.99) billed yearly, with a free plan of 500 DM automations and a 7-day trial on paid plans. likecmtshare bills in rupees by DM volume, starting free with 1,000 DMs and ₹449/month after that. likecmtshare's entry plan costs less than half of InstantDM's; once you need more than Lite's 3,000 auto-DMs a month, InstantDM's Legend Pro is cheaper than likecmtshare Pro (₹1,799/month), though Legend Pro covers 1 Instagram account and likecmtshare Pro covers 3. For 10 accounts, likecmtshare Creator+ (₹5,999/month) costs less than InstantDM Multi Pro (₹7,999/month).
Pricing compared
| likecmtshare | InstantDM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ₹0 · 1,000 DMs · 1 account | ₹0 · 500 DM automations/month · 1 account |
| Entry paid plan | ₹449/month · 3,000 auto-DMs/month | ₹999/month or $12 (Legend Pro) · ₹833 / $9.99 billed yearly · unlimited, up to 800/hour · 1 account |
| Higher plan | ₹1,799/month · unlimited DMs (fair use) · 3 accounts | ₹1,999/month or $29.99 (Trendsetter) · ₹1,666 / $24.99 billed yearly · 1 account |
| Top plan | ₹5,999/month · unlimited DMs · 10 accounts | ₹4,999/month or $59.99 (Trendsetter Pro) · ₹4,165 / $49.99 billed yearly · 1 account; 10 accounts on Multi Pro at ₹7,999/month |
| Currency | Rupees, UPI and Indian cards | US dollars or rupees; UPI not stated |
InstantDM pricing as listed on https://instantdm.com/pricing, checked 22 October 2026. Prices can change; check their site for the latest.
Features compared
| likecmtshare | InstantDM | |
|---|---|---|
| Comment to DM | Yes | Yes |
| Follow gate | Yes, on every plan including free | Yes, on paid plans (from Legend Pro, ₹999/month) |
| Lead capture (phone/email in DM) | Yes, on Pro | Email and phone collection, from Legend Pro |
| Leads dashboard with tags, notes, CSV | Yes | Contacts, tags and CSV export on paid plans |
| Viral spike handling | Automatic slow-down on every plan | Viral Mode from Trendsetter (₹1,999); smart slowdown on Trendsetter Pro (₹4,999) |
| API access | Not listed | API and webhooks from Trendsetter (₹1,999/month) |
"Not listed" means the feature is not shown on their public pricing page; it may still exist.
Which one should you choose?
Choose likecmtshare if…
- You want to pay in rupees by UPI, with GST-friendly invoicing
- You want a bigger free plan (1,000 DMs vs 500) with the follow gate
- You want industry-specific setups and a leads dashboard
- You manage 10 accounts and want them on one cheaper plan (₹5,999/month vs ₹7,999 on Multi Pro)
Choose InstantDM if…
- You send very large DM volumes every month and want flat-rate pricing
- You manage 3 accounts and want the cheapest bundle for them (Multi Starter, ₹1,299/month)
- You need webhook and API access
FAQ
Is InstantDM free?
Yes. InstantDM has a free plan with 500 DM automations a month on 1 account, plus a 7-day free trial on paid plans. likecmtshare has a permanent free plan with 1,000 DMs.
Which is cheaper?
likecmtshare starts at ₹449/month. InstantDM starts at ₹999/month, or ₹833/month billed yearly ($12 or $9.99), though it includes unlimited automations.
Do both protect against bans?
Both run on the official Instagram API. likecmtshare slows down automatically during viral spikes on every plan; InstantDM lists Viral Mode from Trendsetter (₹1,999/month) and smart slowdown on Trendsetter Pro (₹4,999/month).
Can I pay by UPI for InstantDM?
InstantDM lists prices in dollars and rupees but does not say whether it accepts UPI. likecmtshare accepts UPI and Indian cards in rupees.
Try likecmtshare free
Free plan with 1,000 DMs. Paid plans from ₹449/month, billed in rupees.
Sign up freePricing checked 22 October 2026 on InstantDM's pricing page. Rupee conversions are approximate. InstantDM is a trademark of its respective owner. likecmtshare is not affiliated with or endorsed by InstantDM.