WaveloopvsQuickReply.aiQU- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan, with an optional public reply
- 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 QuickReply.ai alternative built for Instagram.
QuickReply.ai is a WhatsApp automation platform for online stores that also covers Instagram, Messenger, RCS, SMS and website chat.
Free plan · No card needed
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How Waveloop and QuickReply.ai compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | QuickReply.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan, with an optional public reply | Yes, on all comments or chosen keywords, with an optional public reply |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Not listed |
| DM keyword replies | Yes, on every plan | Not listed. Guided DM flows with buttons are listed |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, Creator plan and up | Not listed |
| Email collection in DMs | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, emails and phone numbers inside the chat |
| AI replies to DMs | AI drafts replies for you to review (Business plan) | GenAI answers open questions, next to rule-based paths |
| Free plan | Yes. 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month, no card | Not listed |
| Starting paid price | $15/month (Creator), unlimited contacts | Not listed publicly. The main next step is a demo |
| Official Meta Tech Provider | Yes, and an Official Meta Business Partner | Not listed |
Choose Waveloop if
- You can sign up and start free on your own, with no demo call.
- Prices are published, so you know the cost before you start.
- Story replies, DM keywords and follow to unlock are built in.
Choose QuickReply.ai if
- WhatsApp is your main sales channel and you want broadcasts, drip campaigns and click-to-WhatsApp ads.
- You run an online store and want Instagram, WhatsApp and web chat in one team inbox.
Pricing
QuickReply.ai pricing, in plain words.
QuickReply.ai
QuickReply.ai does not show amounts on its pricing page. It names Starter, Standard, Plus and Enterprise, with quarterly or yearly billing, unlimited monthly active contacts and 1 to 5 agent logins. Extra agents cost ₹500 a month each, and taxes and message charges are extra. No free plan or trial is listed.
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.
What both do.
QuickReply.ai and Waveloop can both turn an Instagram comment into a DM. Someone comments on your post, and they get a private message with your link. Both can also post a public reply under the comment.
QuickReply.ai describes itself as a WhatsApp automation platform for online stores. Instagram is one of several channels, next to WhatsApp, Messenger, RCS, SMS and website chat. Its Instagram page lists guided DM flows, collecting phone numbers and emails in the chat, and GenAI answers for open questions.
Waveloop is built only for Instagram. Comments, story replies and keywords people DM you can all start an automation, and every DM can carry a link button.
Where QuickReply.ai is stronger.
If WhatsApp drives your sales, QuickReply.ai is designed around it. It offers broadcasts, multi-day drip campaigns, payments, click-to-WhatsApp ads and a shared inbox where Instagram, WhatsApp and web chat sit in one dashboard. Its paid plans include unlimited monthly active contacts and 1 to 5 agent logins.
It can also collect a phone number in the chat, as well as an email. Waveloop collects emails inside the DM on Creator.
How setup and prices differ.
In QuickReply.ai's docs, you add Instagram post IDs to a bot, copied from Meta Business Suite or the end of the post URL. In Waveloop, you pick the post or reel from your dashboard.
QuickReply.ai's pricing page lists Starter, Standard, Plus and Enterprise without amounts, and its main call to action is to book a demo. Extra agents cost ₹500 a month each, and taxes and message charges are extra.
Waveloop shows its prices and lets you start on your own. 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, or ₹1,499 a month plus GST in India. It adds unlimited contacts, follow to unlock, email collection and card replies. Compare the plans on the pricing page.
Which one fits.
Pick QuickReply.ai if you run an online store that sells mainly over WhatsApp. Pick Waveloop if your audience finds you on Instagram and comments for links, and you want to start today without a sales call.
Switching
Moving from QuickReply.ai to Waveloop.
- 1
Sign up free and log in with Instagram.
You need a professional Business or Creator account, and switching is free.
- 2
Recreate your comment automations.
Pick the post or reel from your dashboard, add a keyword and write the DM.
- 3
Remove that post from your QuickReply.ai comment bot, so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment the keyword from another account to test it.
FAQ
Waveloop and QuickReply.ai, answered.
Is Waveloop a good QuickReply.ai alternative?
Yes, if Instagram is where your audience asks for links. If WhatsApp is your main sales channel, QuickReply.ai is built around it.
Is Waveloop cheaper than QuickReply.ai?
QuickReply.ai does not show amounts on its pricing page, so a direct comparison is not possible. Waveloop Hobby is free, and Creator costs $15 a month or $150 a year with unlimited contacts.
Can I move my QuickReply.ai automations to Waveloop?
There is no direct import. Recreate each comment automation by picking the post, a keyword and your DM, or import several comment to DM automations at once from a CSV file, within your plan's automation limit.
Can I use QuickReply.ai and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, for example QuickReply.ai on WhatsApp and Waveloop on Instagram. If both watch the same Instagram post, people can get two DMs, so remove that post from the QuickReply.ai bot.
Does Waveloop post a public reply under the comment?
Yes. A comment automation can post a public reply under the comment as well as sending the DM, on every plan.
Do I need a card or a demo call to try Waveloop?
No. You sign up yourself, and Hobby is free with no card. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial that takes a card and charges nothing until day 7.
Last updated , the day we checked QuickReply.ai’s public website. Plans and features change, so check their site for the latest.
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