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FasterDM vs Shadowly

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FasterDM compared with Shadowly
DetailFasterDM logo FasterDMShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesAuto-send a DM to everyone who comments on your Instagram posts and reels View public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan includes 1 free try per day per tool, 1 Instagram Creator Report, 1 Instagram Engagement Calculator, 1 Instagram Profile Analysis, 1 TikTok Profile Analysis, and access to various profile sections. Weekly plan: $1.20 per week for 10 credits. Monthly plan: $5.00 per month for 100 credits. E
Key features
  • Keyword triggers - send DM on every comment or only when comment contains a chosen keyword
  • DM plus public reply - send private DM and public comment reply simultaneously
  • One DM per person - duplicate protection prevents duplicate messages to same user per campaign
  • Leads export - track and export all commenters as CSV
  • Automatic opt-outs - users replying 'stop' are never messaged again
  • Campaign controls - enable, pause, or delete automations per account
  • Official Instagram API - uses Meta-verified official API connection
  • Rate limit protection - campaigns pause automatically if Meta rate-limits account
  • No password sharing - connects through API permissions without requesting password
  • Data control - disconnect any account anytime and automatic data deletion
  • Profile viewer showing profile photo, name, verification, post, follower and following counts, plus latest posts
  • Anonymous stories viewing with progress bars and no account owner notification
  • Highlights viewer for opening any highlight from the profile
  • Reels download as MP4 files
  • Follower and following lists with profile jumping capability
  • Instagram engagement rate calculation from followers, likes and comments
  • Instagram Creator Report with quality score, profile audit and estimated sponsorship rates
  • TikTok profile analysis showing views, engagement and top videos
What makes it different
  • Verified by Meta as official Tech Provider with no password sharing required
  • Responds to comments within seconds automatically
  • Send public and private replies simultaneously to maximize engagement
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Referral program offering up to 15% commission
  • No login or password required, never asks for Instagram credentials
  • Anonymous story viewing so account owners cannot see you watched
  • Independent tool not affiliated with Instagram or Meta
  • Works on mobile and requires no app installation
  • Results appear in seconds without complex setup
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)110
Referring domains (Majestic)40

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