Chatrace vs ReplyKo
9-channel chatbot with contact-scaling pricing vs Instagram DM specialist.
Chatrace covers 9 messaging channels with AI integrations starting at $14/month — scaling as your audience grows. ReplyKo covers all four Instagram triggers at ₹499/month flat, with a permanent free plan and no contact-based pricing.
Flat pricing
ReplyKo
₹499/month regardless of contacts
Multi-channel
Chatrace
9 channels including WhatsApp
Free plan
ReplyKo
100 DMs/month, no card
6 scenarios, honest verdicts
Scenario
Instagram trigger coverage
Chatrace
2 triggers (comment + story)
Post comment and story mention responses. IG Live and DM keyword triggers aren't documented Chatrace Instagram features.
ReplyKo
All 4 triggers
Post comment, story reply, IG Live, DM keyword — all included on the free plan and Creator plan.
Scenario
Pricing model
Chatrace
Scales with contacts
$14/month base, $21/month at 1k contacts, $29/month at 3k contacts. Costs grow as your audience grows.
ReplyKo
₹499/month flat
Flat ₹499/month regardless of DM volume or contact count on the Creator plan.
Scenario
Multi-channel coverage
Chatrace
9 channels
Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Line, WeChat, email, and SMS — all managed from one dashboard.
ReplyKo
Instagram only
ReplyKo focuses exclusively on Instagram DM automation. No other messaging channels.
Scenario
AI chatbot integration
Chatrace
Dialogflow, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude
Connect external AI engines for intent detection and dynamic responses across all supported channels.
ReplyKo
Template-based only
ReplyKo uses pre-written DM templates. Consistent and predictable, but no AI-generated responses.
Scenario
Permanent free plan
Chatrace
No free plan
Chatrace requires a paid subscription from day one — no permanent free tier for Instagram DM automation.
ReplyKo
100 DMs/month forever
100 Instagram DMs/month, all four triggers, unlimited setups — permanent, no expiry, no card.
Scenario
Agency Instagram accounts
Chatrace
Contact-based scaling
White Label plan at $499/month for agency use, but no dedicated Instagram multi-account workspace structure.
ReplyKo
30 accounts flat
Agency plan: 30 accounts, 10 workspaces, 50 team seats — ₹2,499/month flat.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ReplyKo better than Chatrace for Instagram DM automation?
- For Instagram DM automation specifically: yes. ReplyKo covers all four Instagram trigger types at ₹499/month flat. Chatrace starts at $14/month and scales with contact count ($21/month at 1,000 contacts, $29/month at 3,000) — for Instagram alone, this is more expensive. Chatrace has broader multi-channel coverage and AI integrations that ReplyKo doesn't offer.
- What Instagram triggers does Chatrace support?
- Chatrace supports post comment auto-reply and story mention responses on Instagram. IG Live comment triggers and DM keyword auto-replies are not documented Instagram features in Chatrace. ReplyKo supports all four trigger types: post comment, story reply, IG Live comment, and DM keyword.
- How do Chatrace and ReplyKo compare on pricing?
- Chatrace starts at $14/month (Starter) and scales based on active contacts: $21/month for 1,000 contacts, $29/month for 3,000 contacts — costs increase as your audience grows. ReplyKo is ₹499/month flat regardless of contact count, with a permanent free plan (100 DMs/month). Chatrace also has a White Label plan at $499/month.
- Does Chatrace have features ReplyKo doesn't?
- Yes — Chatrace supports 9 channels (Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Line, WeChat, email, and SMS). It also integrates AI via Dialogflow, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for intent detection and dynamic responses. ReplyKo focuses exclusively on Instagram with template-based DM automation.
Try ReplyKo free — Instagram DM specialist, flat pricing
100 DMs/month free forever. Creator ₹499/month, Agency ₹2,499/month for 30 accounts.