Booking in the DM, free
Three real open times in the chat, a reply of 1, 2 or 3 to book, confirmation and reminder emails, and Google Calendar or Outlook sync.
Askenly vs LinkDM
LinkDM and Askenly both bill by DMs sent. Askenly includes comment automations on its free plan and adds free booking in the DM, a shared inbox with hand-off and AI drafts; LinkDM adds Facebook DMs.
What each tool is
LinkDM is an Instagram and Facebook DM automation tool billed by DMs sent. Askenly is Instagram DM automation for creators and small businesses: comment to DM, Story replies and DM keywords, follow to unlock, email capture, a shared inbox with hand-off, AI drafts and free booking in the DM.
Askenly vs LinkDM at a glance
Facts about LinkDM come from LinkDM’s pricing page, as of October 27, 2026.
| Topic | Askenly | LinkDM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | By DMs sent each month, not by contacts | By DMs sent each month |
| Free plan | 1,000 DMs a month, 3 live automations, no card | 1,000 DMs a month, 1 account |
| Comment auto-reply | On every plan, Free included | Listed on Pro and above |
| Booking in the DM | Built in and free: three open times in the DM, booking page, reminders, Google Calendar and Outlook sync | Not listed on the pricing page |
| AI | AI drafts a person reviews and sends (20 to 1,500 a day by plan) | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Facebook DMs | Not available yet | Listed on Free |
“Not listed” means LinkDM’s page didn’t mention it when we checked, not that the product can’t do it. Check their current pricing before you decide.
Why people look for a LinkDM alternative
Both tools agree that DMs are a fairer unit than contacts. The difference is what the conversation can do. Askenly books appointments with real open times, hands chats to a person with the reason, and drafts replies from your own business details.
If you need Facebook DMs, LinkDM lists them and Askenly doesn’t offer them yet.
LinkDM pricing as of October 27, 2026
LinkDM’s pricing page lists Free at $0 with up to 1,000 DMs a month on 1 Instagram account.
It lists Pro at $19 a month or $182 a year, with up to 25,000 DMs a month on up to 3 accounts, and Platinum+ at $99 a month or $832 a year, with up to 300,000 DMs a month on up to 10 accounts.
Its page lists Comment Auto-Reply on Pro and above, and Story automations on Free.
Askenly pricing for comparison: Free, then $19, $39 or $77 a month, billed in US dollars. Every plan, Free included, has comment, Story reply and DM keyword automations, the Inbox and booking.
Askenly plans
| Plan | Price | DMs a month | Live automations | Instagram accounts | Teammates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Starter | $19 a month | 12,000 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Growth | $39 a month | 75,000 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| Scale | $77 a month | 1,000,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 |
Where LinkDM is strong
Every tool fits someone. These are the things it does well, by its own description.
- Facebook DM automation alongside Instagram.
- High DM volumes on its top plan.
- Pricing by DMs, which is easy to predict.
What Askenly adds to the conversation
These are the parts of Askenly that usually decide a comparison like this one.
Hand-off with a reason
Chats that need a person move to the shared Inbox with the reason, and automations pause for that person for 24 hours.
Fair follow to unlock
Instagram’s follow check runs first, so followers never see the ask, and an unknown status still delivers the link.
AI that drafts, people who send
One-click drafts written only from your business details. Nothing goes out until you press send.
Priced by DMs
Plans include a number of DMs a month, so you pay for messages sent rather than for every new person who comments.
Customer support from a person
Requests from inside the app reach our support team with your workspace attached.
Who each one is best for
LinkDM is a good fit for people who need Facebook DM automation next to Instagram today.
Askenly is a good fit if Instagram is where your customers talk to you and you want every comment answered, followers grown fairly, emails collected, appointments booked in the chat and real questions handed to a person, starting on a free plan.
Switching from LinkDM to Askenly
There is no import tool, so you rebuild your automations from goals. Most take a few minutes each.
- List your LinkDM keywords and messages.
- Connect Instagram to Askenly and rebuild them from goals.
- Switch off the duplicates in LinkDM.
How we checked these facts
We read LinkDM’s pricing page on October 27, 2026 and wrote down only what those pages say. Prices and plans change, and some vary by region, so check LinkDM’s current pricing before you decide. If anything here is out of date, tell our customer support team and we’ll correct it.
Askenly vs LinkDM: questions
Is Askenly cheaper than LinkDM?
Askenly is Free, then $19, $39 or $77 a month. LinkDM’s pricing page lists Pro at $19 a month. Compare the DMs and features each plan includes for your volume.
Does Askenly do comment to DM on the free plan?
Yes. Comment, Story reply and DM keyword automations are on every plan.
Does Askenly support Facebook Messenger?
Not yet. Askenly works with Instagram today.
Does Askenly offer customer support for people switching from LinkDM?
Yes. Our customer support team helps you rebuild your automations and check your settings. Signed-in customers can open a request from Help in the app, and anyone can reach us from the Contact page.
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