Simple automation for creators — not complex AI for enterprises.
Boosend offers AI-powered conversational agents at $29/month. CreatorFlow delivers simple, effective DM automation at $15/month — with a free plan to get started. Both are Meta-approved.
Updated January 2026 with current pricing and features from both platforms.
| Factor | CreatorFlow | Boosend |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $15/month (Pro) | $29/month (Pro) |
| Free Plan | 500 DMs/month (permanent) | 7-day trial only (100 DMs) |
| Instagram Accounts | 5 accounts (Pro) | 3 accounts (Pro) |
| Comment-to-DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Story Reply Automation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| AI Conversations | ✅ Pro + AI plan available | ✅ Full AI agents |
| DM Keyword Triggers | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Meta API Compliant | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Pre-built Templates | ✅ 9+ templates for all creator types | Limited |
| Voice Messages | ❌ Text-based DMs | ✅ ElevenLabs integration |
| Lifetime Deal | ❌ Subscription only | $299 (limited availability) |
✅ Both CreatorFlow and Boosend use Instagram's official Graph API
✅ Both are Meta-approved providers
✅ Both automatically respect Meta's rate limits for DM sending
✅ Both are safe for business and creator accounts
| Feature | CreatorFlow | Boosend |
|---|---|---|
| Comment-to-DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Story Reply DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| DM Keyword Triggers | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| AI Conversations | ✅ Pro + AI plan | ✅ Full AI agents |
| Voice Messages | ❌ Text only | ✅ ElevenLabs |
| Pre-built Templates | ✅ 9+ templates | Limited |
| CRM Integrations | Basic | ✅ Via MCP servers |
| Email Collection (Lead Gate) | ✅ GDPR-compliant | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-Account Support | 5 accounts (Pro) | 3 accounts (Pro) |
| Free Plan | ✅ 500 DMs/month | ❌ 7-day trial only |
| Content Scheduling | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Yes |
See CreatorFlow's full pricing details for all plans and features.
| Scenario | Boosend | CreatorFlow | Savings/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (Pro) | $29/month | $15/month | Save $14/month with CreatorFlow |
| Annual cost (Pro) | $348/year | $143.88/year | Save $204/year with CreatorFlow |
| Free tier | 7 days, 100 DMs | Unlimited, 500 DMs/mo | CreatorFlow wins |
| Accounts per Pro plan | 3 accounts | 5 accounts | CreatorFlow: 67% more accounts |
Yes, Boosend's Pro plan costs $29/month compared to CreatorFlow's $15/month — nearly double the price. Boosend also offers a $299 lifetime deal, while CreatorFlow provides a free tier with 500 DMs/month.
No, Boosend only offers a 7-day free trial with 100 DMs and no AI features. CreatorFlow offers a permanent free plan with 500 DMs per month — no time limit, no credit card required.
Boosend focuses on AI-powered conversational agents that can handle complex sales conversations. CreatorFlow focuses on simple, effective DM automation for creators — comment-to-DM, story replies, and keyword triggers without the complexity of AI chatbots.
CreatorFlow is simpler and more beginner-friendly. It offers pre-built templates for common creator use cases — affiliate links, lead magnets, coaching calls. Boosend requires more setup and configuration for its AI agents.
Boosend offers AI voice messages through ElevenLabs integration. CreatorFlow focuses on text-based DM automation, which is what most creators need for link delivery and lead collection.
Yes, both CreatorFlow and Boosend use Instagram's official Graph API and are Meta-approved. Both are safe for your Instagram account when used within Meta's guidelines.
CreatorFlow is purpose-built for affiliate marketers with templates for Amazon, LTK, and Mavely links. Boosend's AI agents are more suited for businesses that need conversational sales flows. See how affiliates use CreatorFlow.
Boosend's Pro plan ($29/mo) supports 3 Instagram accounts. CreatorFlow's Pro plan ($15/mo) supports up to 5 workspaces — more accounts for less money.
Boosend's $299 lifetime deal breaks even after about 10 months of Pro usage ($29 × 10 = $290). However, it's limited to 1,000 users. If you only need simple DM automation, CreatorFlow's free tier or $15/mo Pro plan may be more cost-effective.
Yes, you can switch anytime. Simply connect your Instagram account to CreatorFlow and set up your automations using our templates. Most creators complete the switch in under 15 minutes.
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