Mastak vs ManyChat
If a comment only has to get a link or a PDF, ManyChat costs less and does the job. If the DM turns into "how much, is it right for me, when can I come in", that's the conversation Mastak was built for.
Side by side
ManyChat details come from their public pricing page. Where that page says nothing, we say nothing.
| Topic | Mastak | ManyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Who writes the replies | An AI seller that answers from your catalog, prices and files, asks what it needs to know, handles price pushback and books. | Flows you build from blocks and templates. AI replies in DMs and comments come with Pro and up. |
| How you're billed | A flat monthly plan with AI conversations included. Scripted funnels without AI don't use them. | By active contacts, the people you interact with in a month. Paid plans charge for contacts over the included number. |
| Lowest paid plan | S, $39 a month, AI included. | Essential, from about $17 per month on their public pricing as of Nov 2026 ($14 a month billed yearly), 250 active contacts. |
| AI in DMs | On every paid plan, from $39 a month, at four model levels. | From Pro: from about $39 per month on their public pricing as of Nov 2026 ($29 a month billed yearly), 2,500 active contacts. |
| Free plan | No AI. Comment to DM and simple bot funnels. "Sent with Mastak" in the first message. Opens with public signup. | 25 active contacts a month, up to 4 triggers running, "Powered by Manychat" in the first message. |
| Channels | Instagram comments and DMs. | Instagram, TikTok, Messenger and more. The number of channels depends on the plan. |
| Trying it first | No trial. A simulator to test your seller before buyers see it, and a refund within 7 days if you used up to 20% of your included quota. | A 14-day trial on Essential and Pro. |
| Getting in | Early access, by invite. | Open signup. |
ManyChat prices and plan details: manychat.com/pricing, checked November 7, 2026. Their prices can change; check their page before you decide. ManyChat is a trademark of its owner.
Which one is yours
Choose ManyChat if
- a comment only has to send a link, a PDF or a discount code, and that's the whole job
- you want the lowest monthly price for that
- you need TikTok, Messenger or more channels next to Instagram
- you like drawing every branch of the chat yourself
- you want to start today, without an invite
Choose Mastak if
- your DMs ask about price, fit and availability before anyone buys
- you sell a service and want the chat to end in a booking
- you want "it's too expensive" answered with facts from your card, never a made-up discount
- you want a ready buyer handed to you with a summary of the chat
- you'd rather pay a flat monthly price than for every person who writes
Questions people ask
Is Mastak cheaper than ManyChat?
At the bottom, no. ManyChat's paid plans start lower and its free plan exists today. Mastak's S plan is $39 a month with AI conversations included, which is where ManyChat's AI starts too. Which one costs less for you depends on how many people write and how much talking they need.
Does a viral post raise my Mastak bill?
No. You pay the price of your plan. Scripted comment to DM doesn't use AI conversations; once the AI conversations in your plan run out, the AI stops replying until the next billing month and the chats wait in your inbox.
Can I run both?
Not on the same post and code word: both tools would try to answer the same comment, and Instagram allows one private reply per comment.
Does Mastak work with TikTok, WhatsApp or Messenger?
No. Mastak works with Instagram comments and DMs.