Focused automation for Instagram creators.
OnlySocial is an all-in-one social media toolkit at $29-99/month. CreatorFlow is purpose-built for Instagram DM automation at $15/month — with a free plan to get started. Both use Meta's official API.
Updated January 2026 with current pricing and features from both platforms.
| Factor | CreatorFlow | OnlySocial |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $15/month (Pro) | $29-99/month |
| Free Plan | 500 DMs/month (permanent) | Limited trial only |
| Product Focus | Instagram DM automation only | All-in-one social media toolkit |
| Platforms Supported | Instagram (specialized) | 20+ platforms |
| Comment-to-DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Story Reply Automation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| DM Keyword Triggers | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Content Scheduling | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Unlimited |
| Meta API Compliant | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Pre-built Creator Templates | ✅ 9+ creator-focused templates | Generic chatbot builder |
| Email/SMS Marketing | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Included |
| Link in Bio Tools | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Included |
✅ Both CreatorFlow and OnlySocial use Instagram's official Graph API
✅ CreatorFlow is a Meta Tech & Business Approved Provider (January 2026)
✅ Both automatically respect Meta's rate limits for DM sending
✅ Both are safe for business and creator accounts
| Feature | CreatorFlow | OnlySocial |
|---|---|---|
| Comment-to-DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Story Reply DM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| DM Keyword Triggers | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Email Collection (Lead Gate) | ✅ GDPR-compliant | ✅ Yes |
| Pre-built Templates | ✅ 9+ creator templates | Generic builder |
| Multi-Platform Scheduling | ❌ Instagram DM only | ✅ 20+ platforms |
| Email Marketing | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Built-in |
| Link in Bio | ❌ DM automation only | ✅ Included |
| Free Plan | ✅ 500 DMs/month | ❌ Limited trial |
| AI Features | ✅ Pro + AI plan available | ✅ AI image/caption generation |
| Team Collaboration | Coming soon | ✅ 2-10 members |
See CreatorFlow's full pricing details for all plans and features.
| Scenario | OnlySocial | CreatorFlow | Savings/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level monthly | $29/month | $15/month | Save $14/month with CreatorFlow |
| Annual cost (entry-level) | $290/year | $143.88/year | Save $146/year with CreatorFlow |
| Free tier | Limited trial | 500 DMs/month forever | CreatorFlow wins |
| Focus | 20+ platforms | Instagram DM only | Pay only for what you need |
Yes, OnlySocial's cheapest plan (Freelancer) costs $29/month compared to CreatorFlow's Pro plan at $15/month — nearly double the price. OnlySocial's higher tiers go up to $99/month. CreatorFlow also offers a permanent free tier with 500 DMs/month.
OnlySocial offers a limited free trial to test features. CreatorFlow offers a permanent free plan with 500 DMs per month — no time limit, no credit card required.
OnlySocial is an all-in-one social media management toolkit covering 20+ platforms with scheduling, chatbots, email marketing, and link-in-bio tools. CreatorFlow is purpose-built for Instagram DM automation only — simpler, more focused, and designed specifically for creators.
CreatorFlow is better for creators who only need Instagram DM automation. It's simpler, cheaper, and purpose-built for comment-to-DM, story replies, and keyword triggers. OnlySocial is better if you need multi-platform scheduling and broader social media management.
OnlySocial supports 20+ platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Reddit, Threads, and more. CreatorFlow focuses exclusively on Instagram DM automation.
Yes, both CreatorFlow and OnlySocial use Instagram's official Graph API. CreatorFlow is a Meta Tech & Business Approved Provider (January 2026), ensuring your account is safe.
CreatorFlow is purpose-built for affiliate marketers with templates for Amazon, LTK, and Mavely links. OnlySocial's chatbot feature works but is one of many features — not its primary focus. See how affiliates use CreatorFlow.
Yes, OnlySocial offers unlimited content scheduling across 20+ platforms. CreatorFlow focuses only on DM automation and doesn't include content scheduling — it does one thing and does it well.
CreatorFlow offers 9+ pre-built templates specifically for creator use cases like affiliate links, lead magnets, and coaching calls. OnlySocial has a drag-and-drop chatbot builder but fewer creator-focused templates.
Yes, you can switch anytime. Simply connect your Instagram account to CreatorFlow and set up your DM automations using our templates. Most creators complete the switch in under 15 minutes.
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