WaveloopvsZorchaZO- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan
- Story replies to DMYes, on every plan
- Follow to unlockYes, Creator plan and up
- Email collection in DMsYes, Creator plan and up
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A Zorcha alternative built for Instagram.
Zorcha is an Instagram DM automation tool with a large free plan, a flow builder, AI FAQs and a link in bio page, priced in dollars and rupees.
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How Waveloop and Zorcha compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | Zorcha |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on every plan |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, with Story to DM automations |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, on every plan |
| Email collection in DMs | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, from Pro |
| AI replies to DMs | AI drafts replies for you to review (Business plan) | Yes, AI FAQs on every plan, using AI credits |
| Flow builder | No | Yes, a basic flow builder from Pro |
| Works with Claude and ChatGPT | Yes, on every plan | Yes, through their MCP server. Features depend on your plan |
| Free plan | Yes. 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month, no card | Yes. Unlimited automations, DMs and contacts |
| Official Meta Tech Provider | Yes, and an Official Meta Business Partner | Yes. They say Zorcha is a Meta Tech Provider |
Choose Waveloop if
- Waveloop is an Official Meta Business Partner as well as an Official Meta Tech Provider.
- You want a short setup. Pick a post, a keyword and the DM, and switch it on.
- Your first Creator payment is covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Choose Zorcha if
- Their free plan includes the follow gate and unlimited automations, DMs and contacts.
- You want a flow builder, or Facebook DM automation and click-to-DM ads in the same tool.
Pricing
Zorcha pricing, in plain words.
Zorcha
The free plan lists unlimited automations, DMs and contacts, plus ask for follow and 20 AI FAQs. Pro costs $14.99 a month, $11.99 a month billed quarterly or $9.99 a month billed yearly, and adds email collection and a basic flow builder. Ultimate is $39.99 a month and Business $109.99 a month. In India, Pro is ₹1,199 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.
Where they overlap.
Zorcha and Waveloop do the same core job on Instagram. Someone comments your keyword, replies to your story or sends you a DM, and they get your DM. Both can ask people to follow you before the link arrives, collect emails in the DM and give you a link in bio page. Both save the people who comment as contacts you can export. Both run on Instagram's official API and both are Meta Tech Providers. Both also let you create automations by chatting with Claude or ChatGPT.
Where Zorcha is stronger.
Zorcha's free plan is bigger. It lists unlimited automations, DMs and contacts, plus ask for follow, 20 AI FAQs and a link in bio page. Pro adds email collection, follow-ups and a basic flow builder, and Ultimate adds an advanced flow builder and broadcasts. The free plan also syncs your audience with Meta and Google Ads. Zorcha also offers Facebook DM automation and click-to-DM ads, and lists digital product sales as coming soon.
Waveloop has no flow builder. You pick a post or reel, a keyword and the DM, and switch it on. Story replies and keywords people DM you work the same way.
How the prices compare.
Zorcha Pro costs $14.99 a month, $11.99 a month billed quarterly or $9.99 a month billed yearly. In India, Pro is ₹1,199 a month. Ultimate is $39.99 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, or ₹1,499 a month plus GST in India. It adds follow to unlock, email collection, card replies, automations on any post or your next post, and unlimited contacts. Business adds an AI agent that drafts replies from your own knowledge for you to review. Each Instagram account you connect has its own plan. See pricing for the details.
On price alone, Zorcha costs less.
Which one fits.
Pick Zorcha if you want the most on a free plan, or a flow builder. Pick Waveloop if you want a short setup, an Official Meta Business Partner behind it and a 14-day money-back guarantee on your first payment. Start with comment to DM.
Switching
Moving from Zorcha 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
Switch off the Zorcha automation on that post so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment the keyword from another account to test it.
FAQ
Waveloop and Zorcha, answered.
Is Waveloop a good Zorcha alternative?
Both do the same core job on Instagram: comment to DM, story replies, follow to unlock and a link in bio page. Zorcha gives more on its free plan, while Waveloop keeps setup short and is an Official Meta Business Partner as well as a Tech Provider.
Is Waveloop cheaper than Zorcha?
No. Zorcha Pro is $14.99 a month, or $9.99 a month billed yearly, and its free plan has no contact cap. Waveloop Creator is $15 a month or $150 a year, and Hobby includes 50 new contacts a month.
Can I move my Zorcha automations to Waveloop?
There is no direct import from Zorcha. You recreate each comment to DM automation in a few steps, or import several from a CSV file within your plan's automation limit. Flows built in Zorcha's flow builder do not carry over, because Waveloop has no flow builder.
Can I use Zorcha and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, on different posts. If both tools answer the same post, people can get two DMs, so switch off the Zorcha automation on that post. Check Zorcha automations set to any story or to all DMs as well.
Do both work with Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes. Waveloop works with Claude and ChatGPT on every plan, with the same limits as your dashboard. Zorcha also offers an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and other assistants.
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 Zorcha’s public website. Plans and features change, so check their site for the latest.
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