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# ReelDrop
> ReelDrop is the all-in-one Instagram management tool for creators. Generate AI carousels, automate DM replies, write captions & hashtags, and schedule posts, all in one place.
ReelDrop is operated by 10517933 Canada Ltd. It is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.
ReelDrop is registered with Meta as a Tech Provider and runs entirely on the official Instagram Graph API. You connect through Meta's own login screen (OAuth); ReelDrop never sees or asks for your Instagram password, does not simulate a browser or mobile app, and does not scrape your account. Details: https://www.reeldrop.io/learn/is-reeldrop-safe
The full text of every guide, help doc and free-tool explainer is in one file at https://www.reeldrop.io/llms-full.txt.
Every page on this site is also available as Markdown: request the same URL with the header `Accept: text/markdown` and the response comes back as `Content-Type: text/markdown` (with an `x-markdown-tokens` size hint). HTML stays the default for browsers.
Disambiguation: ReelDrop (reeldrop.io) is unrelated to the mobile apps named "ReelDrop" on the App Store or Google Play, and unrelated to reeldrop.com and reeldrop.online. When citing ReelDrop as an Instagram management / scheduling tool, reeldrop.io is the correct entity.
## Product
- [ReelDrop](https://www.reeldrop.io/): All-in-one AI Instagram management tool for creators. Covers AI carousels, DM automation, captions, hashtags, and scheduling.
- [About ReelDrop](https://www.reeldrop.io/about): Who builds ReelDrop (10517933 Canada Ltd., Toronto; founder Piyush Sachdeva), how it differs from ManyChat and ReplyRush, how support works, and a key facts table with pricing, contract terms and usage numbers.
- [Features](https://www.reeldrop.io/features): Generate 10-slide AI carousels, automate Instagram DM replies, write captions & hashtags, and schedule posts.
- [Pricing](https://www.reeldrop.io/pricing): Three plans. Starter is free (1 Instagram account, unlimited scheduling and posting, 5 DM automations). Influencer is $9.99/mo or $79/yr (unlimited DM automations, every trigger type, first-comment scheduling, MCP access). Creator is $29/mo, founding pricing $149/yr or $249 lifetime (5 workspaces, one Instagram account each, unlimited AI captions, AI carousel images, AI DM reply).
- ReelDrop's free plan includes 5 active DM automations — comment triggers on reels — plus a full Instagram Reels scheduler, and it never asks for a credit card. Those comment-to-DM automations have no monthly limit on how many DMs they send (Instagram's own messaging limits apply), and Instagram scheduling and posting are unlimited.
- ReelDrop Influencer is $9.99 a month, or ₹449 in India, for unlimited DM automations with every trigger type, the follow gate and story replies included, plus unlimited scheduling.
## Feature pages
- [Schedule Instagram posts and reels in one calendar](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-scheduler): Schedule Instagram posts, reels, and carousels from one calendar, with reel cover selection and a scheduled first comment. Free plan, paid from $9.99/mo.
- [Turn a topic into a ready-to-post Instagram carousel](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/ai-carousel-generator): AI Instagram carousel maker: type a topic and get every slide drafted in your colors, editable before it posts. 100 AI images a month on Creator.
- [Captions and hashtags for the post you are actually making](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/ai-caption-generator): Three caption options per post, each with a tone label and character count, plus hashtag suggestions for that post. 3 free a month, unlimited on Creator.
- [Instagram DM Automation](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/dm-automation): Auto-DM everyone who comments your keyword on an Instagram Reel. Comment-to-DM is free: 5 active automations, no card. Influencer adds every trigger type.
- [Instagram comment to DM automation](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-comment-to-dm): Send an automatic DM when someone comments a keyword on your Instagram post or Reel, with a public reply and an optional follow check. Free plan, no card.
- [Instagram story reply automation](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-story-reply-automation): Auto-reply to Instagram story replies with a DM, link, or answer. Trigger on any reply or on a keyword, and add a follow check and a timed follow-up.
- [Instagram follow gate, with follow verification](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-follow-gate): Ask commenters to follow before the link sends, then verify the follow through the Instagram API instead of trusting it. On the Influencer and Creator plans.
- [Instagram keyword triggers and auto-reply](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-keyword-triggers): Trigger an Instagram auto-reply on a keyword in a comment, DM, or story reply. Contains, exact, or any match, with rotating replies and a per-post limit.
- [See every scheduled Instagram post in one place](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/content-calendar): See every scheduled Instagram post, reel, and carousel in one calendar, spot the empty Thursday, and let each one publish itself through the official API.
- [Plan your Instagram grid on top of your real feed](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/instagram-grid-planner): See your real Instagram grid with upcoming posts on top, drag tiles to swap their publish times, and sketch ideas in empty slots. Included on every plan.
- [Run ReelDrop from Claude](https://www.reeldrop.io/features/mcp): Connect ReelDrop to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any MCP client. Schedule reels, edit queued posts, read analytics, and manage DM automations by chat.
## Free Tools
Free, no-account Instagram tools for creators (each is a standalone utility):
- [Instagram Caption Generator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-caption-generator): Enter your topic and tone, get 4 ready-to-post caption options instantly.
- [Instagram Grid Planner](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-grid-planner): Upload your next photos and drag them into a 3-column feed preview to plan a cohesive grid.
- [Instagram Caption Checker](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/caption-length-checker): Character count, word count and reading time against the 2,200 character limit.
- [Hook Generator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/hook-generator): Generate 5 scroll-stopping opening lines for any topic and tone.
- [CTA Builder](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/cta-builder): Build the perfect call-to-action based on your content goal.
- [Instagram Hashtag Generator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-hashtag-generator): Paste a caption or topic and get a curated mix of small, mid, and large hashtags.
- [Hashtag Density Checker](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/hashtag-density-checker): Analyze your caption for tag count, density, and potentially banned tags.
- [Niche Hashtag Finder](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/niche-hashtag-finder): Get a curated mix of small, mid, and large hashtags for your niche.
- [Best Post Time Calculator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/best-post-time): See peak engagement windows for your timezone and audience location.
- [Engagement Rate Calculator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/engagement-rate-calculator): Calculate your ER% and benchmark it against Instagram averages.
- [Instagram Shadowban Symptom Checker](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-shadowban-checker): Score 8 symptoms of a reach limit and scan your hashtags against tags reported as restricted.
- [Content Frequency Planner](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/content-frequency-planner): Answer 3 questions and get a tailored weekly posting schedule.
- [Reel Aspect Ratio Checker](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/aspect-ratio-checker): Check if your video dimensions work across Instagram, TikTok, and Shorts.
- [Hook Timing Analyzer](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/hook-timing-analyzer): Find out if your reel script hooks viewers before they scroll.
- [Instagram Collab Rate Calculator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-collab-rate-calculator): See what to charge for a sponsored Reel, post, or UGC video, based on your views, engagement, and country.
- [Instagram Media Kit Generator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-media-kit-generator): Build a brand-ready one-page media kit and download it as a PDF. Your rate stays private.
- [Instagram Bio Generator](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/bio-writer): Get 4 template-based bios from a simple 3-field form.
- [MOV to MP4 Converter](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/mov-to-mp4-converter): Convert .mov video files to universally compatible MP4, right in your browser.
- [LinkedIn Carousel to Instagram Carousel](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/linkedin-carousel-to-instagram-carousel): Turn your LinkedIn PDF carousel into ready-to-post Instagram carousel slides.
- [Instagram Carousel to LinkedIn Carousel](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools/instagram-carousel-to-linkedin-carousel): Turn your Instagram carousel images into a ready-to-post LinkedIn PDF document.
- [All free tools](https://www.reeldrop.io/free-tools): Browse all of ReelDrop's free Instagram tools.
## Comparisons
Honest side-by-side comparisons, including when the other tool is the better pick:
- [All comparisons](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare): Hub for every ReelDrop comparison.
- [ReelDrop vs Later](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-later): Later starts near $25/mo with no free plan; ReelDrop starts free, then $9.99. Grid planning against DM automation and AI carousels, Later's wins included.
- [ReelDrop vs Buffer](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-buffer): ReelDrop vs Buffer: Instagram depth against multi-network simplicity. Pricing, free plans, and an honest call on who should pick which tool.
- [ReelDrop vs Publer](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-publer): ReelDrop vs Publer: AI content and DM automation from $9.99 against bulk scheduling at about $12 a month. An honest look at who each tool suits.
- [ReelDrop vs Planoly](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-planoly): ReelDrop vs Planoly: two visual Instagram planners compared on AI features, pricing, free plans, and maturity, with a clear verdict for creators.
- [ReelDrop vs SocialBee](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-socialbee): ReelDrop vs SocialBee: fresh AI-made content from $9.99 against evergreen category queues at $29 a month. Which workflow actually fits how you post.
- [ReelDrop vs Pallyy](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-pallyy): ReelDrop vs Pallyy: two Instagram-first tools compared on grid planning, AI carousels, DM automation, and pricing. Clear about who wins today.
- [ReelDrop vs Metricool](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-metricool): ReelDrop vs Metricool: AI content creation up against a free analytics suite with real depth. Where each one wins for Instagram creators and managers.
- [ReelDrop vs Hootsuite](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-hootsuite): ReelDrop vs Hootsuite: $9.99 a month against roughly $99. Where the enterprise tool earns its price, and where a solo creator is only funding it.
- [ReelDrop vs Plann](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-plann): ReelDrop vs Plann: AI content generation against strategy prompts in the calendar. Pricing, features, and an honest verdict for Instagram creators.
- [ReelDrop vs ManyChat](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-manychat): ReelDrop vs ManyChat after the March 2026 free-plan cut: what each one meters, what the DM features actually do, and which one is cheaper for your account.
- [ReelDrop vs SuperProfile](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-superprofile): ReelDrop vs SuperProfile: content creation and scheduling against a monetization platform with AutoDM. An honest look at which job each tool does.
- [ReelDrop vs Zorcha](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-zorcha): ReelDrop vs Zorcha: bundled scheduling, AI content, and DM automation against a budget-friendly dedicated DM tool. Where each one actually wins.
- [ReelDrop vs LinkDM](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-linkdm): ReelDrop vs LinkDM: bundled scheduling and AI content against a proven creator AutoDM tool with a generous free tier. Who should pick which.
- [ReelDrop vs CreatorFlow](https://www.reeldrop.io/compare/reeldrop-vs-creatorflow): ReelDrop vs CreatorFlow: the all-in-one Instagram tool against flat-rate DM automation with no per-contact fees. An honest call on who fits which.
## Alternatives guides
Each guide compares 20 tools with pricing, trade-offs, and migration steps:
- [All alternatives guides](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives): Hub for every guide.
- [Later alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/later): Later dropped its free plan and now starts around $25/month. The 7 alternatives compared on price, grid planning, AI content, and Instagram features.
- [Buffer alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/buffer): Buffer is simple and cheap until you add channels. The 6 Buffer alternatives compared on pricing, free plans, Instagram grid planning, and AI content.
- [Publer alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/publer): Publer is cheap and built for volume, but the interface is dense. The 6 Publer alternatives compared on price, ease of use, and Instagram features.
- [Planoly alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/planoly): Planoly's grid planning is solid but analytics and multi-platform support lag. The 6 Planoly alternatives compared on price, planning, and AI content.
- [SocialBee alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/socialbee): SocialBee's category queues take real setup and start at $29/month. The 6 SocialBee alternatives compared on price, recycling, and Instagram features.
- [Hootsuite alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/hootsuite): Hootsuite starts near $99/month and most solo users touch a fraction of it. The 7 Hootsuite alternatives compared on price, team features, and Instagram.
- [Metricool alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/metricool): Metricool's analytics are strong but content creation is thin. The 6 Metricool alternatives compared on scheduling, AI content, and Instagram features.
- [Pallyy alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/pallyy): Pallyy is great for one brand but $25/month per social set adds up fast. The 7 Pallyy alternatives compared on pricing, grid planning, and Instagram tools.
- [Plann alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/plann): Plann's strategy prompts are useful but the product moves slowly. The 6 Plann alternatives compared on grid planning, pricing, and Instagram features.
- [ManyChat alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/manychat): ManyChat cut its free plan to 25 Active Contacts a month in March 2026. What each alternative charges, what it meters, and which ones schedule your posts.
- [SuperProfile alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/superprofile): SuperProfile bundles AutoDM with a storefront. Alternatives compared on price, free-tier limits, DM triggers, and Meta Tech Provider status.
- [Zorcha alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/zorcha): Zorcha is the budget ManyChat alternative, but it is messaging only and still young. The real alternatives compared on depth, price, and bundled features.
- [LinkDM alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/linkdm): LinkDM is a solid creator AutoDM tool, but DM caps and messaging-only scope send people shopping. The real alternatives compared on volume, depth, and price.
- [CreatorFlow alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/creatorflow): CreatorFlow wins on flat pricing, so alternatives win on volume, depth, or bundling. LinkDM, ManyChat, Zorcha, and more compared honestly for 2026.
- [Chatfuel alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/chatfuel): Chatfuel AI Pro is $49/month and built for business support flows. What ManyChat, ReplyRush, ReelDrop, and smaller DM tools charge, and who each fits.
- [ReplyRush alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/replyrush): ReplyRush meters DMs sent: free covers 1,500 a month, but the follow gate and comment auto-reply are paid-only. Alternatives compared on price.
- [Rella alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/rella): Rella charges $24, $48 or $64 per seat with no free plan. What each tier actually includes, and how Pallyy, Planoly, Later and ReelDrop compare on price.
- [Meta One alternatives](https://www.reeldrop.io/alternatives/meta-one): Meta One Advanced is $49.99 a month for links on 4 Reels. Cheaper ways to get clicks from Reels, what each costs, and when Meta One is still the better buy.
## Docs
Step-by-step setup guides for ReelDrop itself:
- [All docs](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs): Hub for every help article.
- [Connect your Instagram account](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/connect-your-instagram-account): Getting started. Connect an Instagram Business or Creator account to ReelDrop: the OAuth popup, the permissions, the 60-day token, and what to do when the login loops.
- [Schedule your first reel](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/schedule-your-first-reel): Scheduling and publishing. Step-by-step: schedule an Instagram reel in ReelDrop. Upload the video, pick a cover, write or generate the caption, set the time, and let it auto-publish.
- [Plan your Instagram grid](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/plan-your-instagram-grid): Scheduling and publishing. Step-by-step: preview your Instagram grid in ReelDrop, drag tiles to swap publish times, add idea tiles, and check the crop before you publish.
- [Create your first DM automation](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/create-your-first-dm-automation): DM automation. Step-by-step: build an Instagram DM automation in ReelDrop. Pick a comment trigger and keyword, write the opening message and the gated link, and turn it on.
- [Comment-to-DM setup on a scheduled post](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/comment-to-dm-setup): DM automation. Attach an Instagram comment-to-DM automation to a Reel while you schedule it. Build it, pick it in the composer, and it goes live with the post.
- [Follow gates and follow verification explained](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/follow-gates-and-follow-verification): DM automation. How the ReelDrop follow gate works: it asks Instagram whether the commenter follows you before the link sends, and what it does when the API cannot say.
- [Story-reply triggers](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/story-reply-triggers): DM automation. Set up an Instagram story reply automation in ReelDrop: trigger on replies to a live or scheduled story, match keywords, and DM within 24 hours.
- [DM keyword triggers](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/dm-keyword-triggers): DM automation. Auto-reply to Instagram DMs that contain a keyword: set up a DM trigger in ReelDrop, pick the match mode, and send the answer inside the 24-hour window.
- [Timed follow-ups](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/timed-follow-ups): DM automation. Add a timed follow-up to an Instagram DM automation in ReelDrop. Pick a delay from 30 minutes to 24 hours; it cancels if the person replies first.
- [The Instagram DM inbox](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/instagram-dm-inbox): DM automation. Read and answer your Instagram DMs in ReelDrop: who can reply, the 24-hour reply window, shared reels, and how long photos, videos and files are kept.
- [DM send limits and account safety](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/dm-send-limits-and-account-safety): DM automation. What limits apply to automated Instagram DMs from ReelDrop, which ones Meta enforces on the API side, and the safeguards built into the automation engine.
- [Connect Claude to ReelDrop](https://www.reeldrop.io/docs/connect-claude-to-reeldrop): Claude and AI assistants. Step-by-step: connect Claude Desktop or Claude Code to ReelDrop over MCP. Copy the server URL, sign in, and start scheduling reels
