Who wrote this comparison
This guide is published by iStori, one of the services included. It is a shortlist for different needs, not an independent market ranking. We did not run a comparative delivery-speed test or assign scores. Competitor features were checked against official documentation on September 14, 2026.
iStori: a focused comment-to-DM workflow
Choose a publication, define keywords and prepare a private message with an optional public reply. Consider this approach for a catalogue, price list or guide. Test a new comment after saving. Delivery depends on the Instagram connection and Meta permissions; a keyword flow is not a universal AI consultant.
Manychat: building conversation flows
Its Instagram comments trigger supports selected, next or all publications, keyword conditions, public replies and DMs. The official instructions note that the trigger applies to a user’s first comment under a post or Reel. Check the exact trigger and plan before relying on repeat comments in a test.
ChatPlace: starting from a template
ChatPlace documents automations for Instagram and Telegram. You can build manually, adapt a template or prepare a flow with AI. A connected account is required. Review every condition and message before enabling a template or generated flow.
Compare one real task
Use the same post and customer request in each tool. Check how easily you can choose the post, write a reply, save, test and stop the flow. Confirm current pricing, limits and cancellation terms. The cheapest advertised plan may not include your required workflow.