WaveloopvsInrōIN- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan
- Story replies to DMYes, on every plan
- DM keyword repliesYes, on every plan
- Follow to unlockYes, Creator plan and up
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A Inrō alternative built for Instagram.
Inrō is an Instagram-only DM automation tool with an AI agent, a Claude and ChatGPT connection, and euro pricing that grows with the contacts you reach.
Free plan · No card needed
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How Waveloop and Inrō compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | Inrō |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on every plan |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on every plan |
| DM keyword replies | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on every plan |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, an Ask for follow step |
| Email collection in DMs | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, an Ask for email step |
| AI replies to DMs | AI drafts replies for you to review (Business plan) | AI agent included on Pro, 50 credits on Free |
| Free plan | Yes. 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month, unlimited DMs, no card | Yes. 3 automations, 100 active contacts a month, no card |
| Starting paid price | $15/month (Creator), unlimited contacts | From €12.99/month (Pro), rising with active contacts |
| Works with Claude and ChatGPT | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on Pro or the trial |
Choose Waveloop if
- You want to connect Claude or ChatGPT on the free plan.
- You want one flat price with unlimited contacts, $15 a month per Instagram account.
- You want a link in bio page and link click tracking in the same account.
Choose Inrō if
- You want a larger free plan, with 100 active contacts a month and AI credits to try.
- You want an AI agent that replies in your DMs, included on Pro, plus Make and Zapier integrations.
Pricing
Inrō pricing, in plain words.
Inrō
Free covers 100 active contacts a month, 3 active automations and 50 AI agent credits, with no card. Pro starts at €12.99 a month, comes with a 14-day trial, and its price rises with the number of contacts your automations reach each month. Annual Pro is €1,249 a year for up to 10,000 active contacts a month.
Waveloop
Flat prices. No charge per contact. Hobby is free with no card. Creator is $15 a month, or ₹1,499 plus GST in India, with unlimited contacts.
Two Instagram-only tools.
Inrō and Waveloop are both built only for Instagram. Both send a DM when someone comments a keyword, replies to your story or DMs you a word. Both can ask people to follow you or share their email before the link arrives. Both connect to Claude and ChatGPT.
Inrō goes wider. It has an AI agent, DM campaigns, a CRM inbox, custom flows, and integrations through Make and Zapier. Its Claude and ChatGPT connection can also schedule posts and work with your DMs.
Waveloop keeps each automation to one trigger and one DM. You pick a post, a story or a keyword, write the DM, and switch it on. Everyone who comments is saved as a contact you can search and export.
Where Inrō is stronger.
AI and flows. Inrō includes its AI agent on Pro, and the agent replies in your DMs. Waveloop's AI agent is on the Business plan, and it drafts replies for you to review in the dashboard. It does not answer DMs on its own.
The Inrō free plan is also a little larger: 100 active contacts a month against 50 new contacts on Waveloop Hobby. It includes 50 AI agent credits to try.
How the prices compare.
Inrō counts active contacts: the people your automations and campaigns reach each month. Free covers 100 of them. Pro starts at €12.99 a month and the price rises as that number grows. Annual Pro is €1,249 a year for up to 10,000 active contacts a month.
Waveloop Hobby is free with no card: 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month and unlimited DMs. Creator costs $15 a month or $150 a year, with unlimited contacts. Billed yearly, that works out to $12.50 a month, and the price stays the same however many people you reach. In India it is ₹1,499 a month plus GST. Creator adds follow to unlock, email collection, card replies and Intelligence, which shows which posts bring you contacts.
Each Instagram account you connect has its own plan. See the pricing page.
Which one fits.
Pick Inrō if you want an AI agent replying in your DMs, or detailed flows with integrations.
Pick Waveloop if you want one flat price as your audience grows, or want to create automations from Claude or ChatGPT without paying.
Switching
Moving from Inrō to Waveloop.
- 1
Sign up free and log in with your Instagram Business or Creator account.
- 2
Recreate your Inrō comment automations, or import several at once from a CSV file.
- 3
Turn off the Inrō automation on that post, so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment your keyword from another account to test it.
FAQ
Waveloop and Inrō, answered.
Is Waveloop a good Inrō alternative?
Yes, if you want a flat price as your audience grows, or Claude and ChatGPT on a free plan. If you want an AI agent replying in your DMs, Inrō includes one on Pro.
Is Waveloop cheaper than Inrō?
It depends on how many people you reach. Inrō Pro starts at €12.99 a month and rises with your active contacts. Waveloop Creator is a flat $15 a month with unlimited contacts.
Can I move my Inrō automations to Waveloop?
There is no direct import from Inrō. Recreate each comment to DM automation by picking the post, keyword and DM, or import several at once from a CSV file within your plan's automation limit.
Can I use Inrō and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, on different posts. If both tools watch the same post, one comment can trigger two DMs, so turn Inrō off on that post first.
Can I use Waveloop with Claude or ChatGPT like Inrō?
Yes. Connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and create automations by chatting, on every plan including free. Your plan's limits still apply.
Do I need a card to try Waveloop?
No. Hobby is free with no card. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial, which asks for a card and takes the first payment on day 7.
Last updated , the day we checked Inrō’s public website. Plans and features change, so check their site for the latest.
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