Switching from Planoly

Perfect Grid. Keyword Bots in the DMs.

Planoly visual planning is legendary — it invented the Instagram grid preview. Its engagement story is a keyword-triggered auto-DM on one platform. HeyRepli brings real AI replies to all 8, free to start.

Planoly pricing page proudly lists Automate replies, comments, and DMs — click through and it is Instagram-only, keyword-triggered auto-DMs: comment GUIDE and a bot fires a link. Useful funnel trick, not a conversation strategy. Meanwhile the free plan lives only in the mobile app with 10 uploads a month, some platforms get push-notification reminders instead of auto-publishing, and the other seven networks you post to? Their comments are entirely yours.

Honest comparison

Pricing verified 2026-09-25 from official pricing pages. HeyRepli from heyrepli.com/pricing.

FeatureHeyRepliPlanoly
Reply automationAI reads every comment/DM, drafts in your voiceKeyword-triggered auto-DMs & comment replies, Instagram only
Platforms with reply supportAll 8 connected platformsInstagram
Auto-publishingAll 8 platforms via official OAuthSome platforms: reminders for manual native posting (official copy)
Free planWeb + mobile, 50 replies + 10 posts/moMobile app only, 10 uploads/mo
Entry priceFree forever planStarter $14/mo, 1 set, 1 user

Migration steps

1

Rebuild the calendar

Drag-and-drop planning works the way Planoly trained you; queues and best-time slots included.

2

Connect beyond Instagram

Official OAuth for all 8 platforms — the seven Planoly auto-DM never covered.

3

Turn on real replies

Every comment and DM gets a voice-matched draft. Keyword funnels can stay if they convert; conversations get handled like conversations.

FAQ

What exactly is Planoly auto-DM?

Keyword-triggered Instagram automation: when someone comments a trigger word or DMs a keyword, a preset message fires. It is a funnel tool — it does not read or respond to what people actually say.

Does Planoly auto-publish everywhere?

Not quite — Planoly own copy says some platforms rely on reminders for native posting, meaning manual publishing from your phone. Auto-publish coverage varies by network.

What is really in Planoly free plan?

The mobile app only: 10 uploads per month. The web app — grid planning, calendar, analytics — requires a paid plan starting at $14/mo.

Is HeyRepli better for Instagram-first brands?

For engagement, yes: AI replies to comments and DMs in your voice, plus the seven other platforms where your audience also finds you. For grid aesthetics specifically, Planoly preview remains the benchmark — some brands run both.

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Free plan: 50 Smart replies, 5 rewrites, 10 scheduled posts - every month. No credit card.

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