WaveloopvsZEPICZE- 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 ZEPIC alternative built for Instagram.
ZEPIC is a marketing platform for ecommerce and travel brands that runs email, WhatsApp and Instagram from one customer view.
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How Waveloop and ZEPIC compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | ZEPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, for story reactions |
| DM keyword replies | Yes, on every plan | Auto-replies to DMs, with AI intent detection from Growth |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, Creator plan and up | Not listed |
| Email collection in DMs | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, emails and phone numbers in DMs |
| AI replies to DMs | AI drafts replies for you to review (Business plan) | Yes, AI smart replies and intent detection |
| Free plan | Yes. 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month, no card | No. 14-day free trial, no card |
| Starting paid price | $15/month or $150/year (Creator) | $41/month, or $29/month billed yearly (Starter) |
| Official Meta Tech Provider | Yes, and an Official Meta Business Partner | Not listed |
Choose Waveloop if
- You are a creator or a business and want Instagram DM automation without a full marketing suite.
- You can start on a free plan, and Creator costs $15 a month with unlimited contacts.
- You can ask people to follow you before the link arrives, on Creator.
Choose ZEPIC if
- You want Instagram, WhatsApp and email journeys built on one customer profile.
- You need segments, integrations and compliance like SOC 2 for a larger marketing team.
Pricing
ZEPIC pricing, in plain words.
ZEPIC
No free plan, and there is a 14-day free trial with no card. Starter costs $41 a month, or $29 a month billed yearly, for one channel and 5,000 contacts. Growth costs $76 a month and Pro $154 a month, or $54 and $109 billed yearly. Extra contacts and Instagram DMs are sold as add-ons, and WhatsApp messages are billed separately.
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.
A marketing platform with Instagram inside.
ZEPIC is built for marketing teams at ecommerce and travel brands. It brings email, WhatsApp and Instagram together with customer profiles, segments, journeys and reports. Instagram is one channel you can switch on.
On Instagram, ZEPIC lists auto-replies to post comments, DMs and story reactions, comment to DM automation, and collecting emails and phone numbers in DMs. It can also show product cards inside the DM. Its AI looks at intent, so it can tell "interested" from "not interested" without an exact keyword.
Waveloop is built only for Instagram. You pick a post or reel and a keyword, write the DM and switch it on. Story replies and keywords people DM you work the same way, and every plan includes a link button in the DM.
Where ZEPIC is stronger.
If you run campaigns across several channels, ZEPIC keeps one profile per customer and lets Instagram actions start journeys on WhatsApp, email or SMS. It connects to Shopify, WooCommerce, HubSpot, Zendesk and more. It lists SOC 2, ISO 27701 and GDPR compliance on every plan.
Waveloop does none of that. It focuses on the Instagram DM, the contacts your comment automations bring in and the clicks on your links.
How the prices compare.
ZEPIC has no free plan, and you can try it free for 14 days without a card. Plans are priced by contacts and channels. Starter costs $41 a month, or $29 a month billed yearly, for one channel and 5,000 contacts. Growth and Pro cost more and add channels, integrations and AI features. Extra contacts and Instagram DMs are sold as add-ons.
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. It adds unlimited contacts, follow to unlock, email collection and card replies. Each Instagram account you connect has its own plan. See pricing for the details.
Which one fits.
Pick ZEPIC if you run email, WhatsApp and Instagram campaigns for a larger brand. Pick Waveloop if you want Instagram DM automation with a free plan and a flat monthly price, starting with comment to DM.
Switching
Moving from ZEPIC to Waveloop.
- 1
Sign up free with no card and log in with your Instagram Business or Creator account.
- 2
Recreate each comment automation by picking the post or reel, the keyword and the DM, or import several from a CSV file.
- 3
Pause the ZEPIC automation on that post so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment the keyword from another account to test it.
FAQ
Waveloop and ZEPIC, answered.
Is Waveloop a good ZEPIC alternative?
It is if Instagram DMs are what you need. ZEPIC is a full marketing platform with email, WhatsApp, customer profiles and journeys, and Waveloop does not do those.
Is Waveloop cheaper than ZEPIC?
Yes. Waveloop Hobby is free and Creator is $15 a month. ZEPIC Starter costs $41 a month, or $29 a month billed yearly.
Can I move my ZEPIC automations to Waveloop?
There is no direct import from ZEPIC. You recreate each comment to DM automation in a few steps, or import several from a CSV file within your plan's automation limit. Your ZEPIC contacts stay in ZEPIC, because Waveloop has no contacts import.
Can I use ZEPIC and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes. You can keep ZEPIC for email and WhatsApp and run Instagram from Waveloop. Pause ZEPIC's Instagram automation on any post Waveloop handles, or people can get two DMs.
Does Waveloop read intent like ZEPIC's AI?
No. Waveloop automations start on the keywords you choose. Its AI agent, on the Business plan, drafts DM replies from your own knowledge for you to review.
Do I need a card to try Waveloop?
No. Hobby is free with no card. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial that takes a card, and nothing is charged until day 7.
Last updated , the day we checked ZEPIC’s public website. Plans and features change, so check their site for the latest.
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