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StoriesIG compared with Bolt Claw
DetailStoriesIG logo StoriesIGBolt Claw logo Bolt Claw
What it doesAnonymous Instagram Story Viewer & Downloader All of social, one tool: your posts, every comment and DM, auto-DMs, your link in bio, analytics and referrals.
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 forever (5 link-in-bio pages, 30 connected accounts, 1 seat, 1,000 posts/month, 1,000 automated DMs/month, 30 days analytics). Creator: $19/month or $190/year (20 pages, 75 accounts, 5 seats, unlimited posts, 25,000 DMs/month). Pro: $49/month or $490/year (100 pages, 250 accounts, 15 seats,
Key features
  • View public Instagram Stories from the last 24 hours
  • Browse and download Highlights saved by creators
  • Watch and download public Reels and videos with audio
  • View and download public photos and carousel posts
  • Download in original quality without watermarks
  • Access from any browser on mobile or desktop
  • Preserve original audio in downloaded videos when available
  • No account or password required
  • Completely anonymous viewing without appearing in viewer lists
  • No app, extension, or software installation needed
  • Publish and schedule to Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest
  • One inbox for comments and DMs from all connected accounts
  • AI-drafted replies with Claude
  • Comment-to-DM automations with lead capture
  • Customizable link-in-bio pages with no Bolt Claw branding
  • Referral and affiliate program management
  • First-party analytics with no tracking scripts
  • REST API and webhooks on every plan
  • Hosted MCP server for AI assistants
  • Team collaboration with roles and permissions
What makes it different
  • Completely anonymous—your username never appears in viewer lists because your Instagram account is not used
  • No login, registration, or password ever required
  • Downloads in original quality with no added watermark
  • Works immediately in any modern browser on any device
  • Respects privacy settings—cannot access private accounts or restricted content
  • Every feature on every plan including the free tier, never a trial or feature paywall
  • Visitor privacy: first-party analytics only, no tracking scripts, no IP or fingerprinting
  • Link-in-bio pages are not indexed or discoverable, only accessible by direct address
  • AI assistant integration through MCP server that respects user permissions and asks for approval
  • Unified management of social, messaging, leads and referrals in one account and one bill
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)4 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)180

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