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 Linktree
Linktree’s auto-reply sends links from comments as an add-on to a link-in-bio page. Askenly is built around the conversation: Story replies and DM keywords too, follow to unlock, email capture, a shared inbox and free booking.
What each tool is
Linktree is a link-in-bio page with an Instagram auto-reply feature. 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 Linktree at a glance
Facts about Linktree come from Linktree’s help center articles on Instagram auto-reply and paid plan features, and its pricing page, as of October 27, 2026.
| Topic | Askenly | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Instagram DM automation, inbox and booking | A link-in-bio page with Instagram auto-reply |
| Starting price | Free, then $19, $39 or $77 a month | Varies by region, per its pricing page |
| Triggers | Comments, Story replies and DM keywords | Comments on a post, all posts or the next post |
| Follow to unlock | Follow to unlock with Instagram’s follow check; unknown status still delivers | Not listed in the help article |
| Email capture | Email capture in the DM plus email sequences that stop on a click | Not listed in the help article |
| Booking in the DM | Built in and free: three open times in the DM, booking page, reminders, Google Calendar and Outlook sync | Not listed in the help article |
“Not listed” means Linktree’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 Linktree alternative
Linktree is a link page first, and its auto-reply does one useful thing: send a link when someone comments. People look further when they want more from the chat, such as asking for a follow, collecting an email, booking an appointment or handing a question to a person.
You can keep Linktree as your bio link and use Askenly for the DMs. They don’t compete for the same spot on your profile.
Linktree pricing as of October 27, 2026
Linktree’s help center lists monthly Instagram auto-reply DM caps by plan, rising to unlimited on its Premium plan, with caps resetting each month.
It says auto-replies can target a specific post or Reel, all posts, or the next post, and that its Smart match option for near-matching keywords needs Pro or Premium.
Linktree’s pricing page says prices vary by region and are shown in local currency.
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 Linktree is strong
Every tool fits someone. These are the things it does well, by its own description.
- A widely known link-in-bio page.
- Auto-reply set up from the same place as your links.
- Keyword near-matching on higher plans.
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
Linktree is a good fit for people who already run their link in bio on Linktree and want simple link replies on posts and Reels.
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 Linktree to Askenly
There is no import tool, so you rebuild your automations from goals. Most take a few minutes each.
- Keep your Linktree page in your bio if you like it.
- Connect Instagram to Askenly and rebuild your auto-reply keywords as automations.
- Switch off the same keywords in Linktree so nobody gets two DMs.
How we checked these facts
We read Linktree’s help center articles on Instagram auto-reply and paid plan features, and its 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 Linktree’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 Linktree: questions
Can I use Linktree and Askenly together?
Yes. Many people keep their link-in-bio page and use Askenly for comment and DM automations.
Does Askenly answer Story replies?
Yes. Automations can start from a comment, a Story reply or a keyword sent in a DM.
How many DMs does Askenly include?
Each plan includes a set number of DMs a month, from 1,000 DMs on Free to 1,000,000 DMs on Scale.
Does Askenly offer customer support for people switching from Linktree?
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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