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Shadowly vs PigeonDM

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Shadowly compared with PigeonDM
DetailShadowly logo ShadowlyPigeonDM logo PigeonDM
What it doesView public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in Instagram comment-to-DM automation that sends links and promo codes via direct message
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree 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 Free: $0 forever for 3 active posts with unlimited DMs. Pro: $15/month (or $150/year, 2 months free) for unlimited active posts and additional features.
Key features
  • 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
  • One DM per person per post
  • Automatic public replies under comments
  • Complete activity log
  • Multiple trigger words per post (Pro plan)
  • Link click tracking (Pro plan)
  • No DM cap on either plan
  • Works on Posts, Reels and Carousels
  • Official Instagram API integration
  • Auto-reply to DMs and Story replies (Pro plan)
  • CSV export (Pro plan)
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No Facebook Page required
  • No DM volume caps
  • Answers comments from before setup
  • Solo maker directly answering support
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)5 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)018
Referring domains (Majestic)03

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