# CheapChat

> CheapChat at cheapchat.tech helps businesses automate Instagram and Facebook comment-to-DM and incoming keyword DM workflows. It offers a free plan and a visual automation builder.

CheapChat can send a private reply to a qualifying Instagram or Facebook comment and respond to incoming DM keywords. It also provides an inbox, analytics, and an MCP server for authorized AI clients.

## How CheapChat compares

CheapChat is an alternative for businesses focused on Instagram and Facebook messaging. Manychat supports additional channels. Compare the current billing units, allowances, and features before choosing: https://cheapchat.tech/manychat-alternative.

## Features

- Keyword comment and DM automations — trigger DMs from comments automatically, on Instagram and Facebook Pages.
- Template builder with live preview — design flows visually and preview before going live.
- Unified inbox for Instagram DMs and Messenger — read and reply to conversations in one place.
- Analytics — track what your automations and conversations are doing.

Accounts connect through Meta authorization. Automations can be previewed and paused. Meta messaging rules and plan limits still apply.

## Pricing

- Free — no credit card required
- Paid plans — current amounts and limits: https://cheapchat.tech/pricing

## For AI agents

CheapChat exposes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server so AI agents can manage automations, conversations, and analytics on a user's behalf.

- MCP server: https://api.cheapchat.tech/mcp
- Auth: OAuth 2.1 (PKCE + dynamic client registration)
- Agent guide (tools, scopes, connection details): https://cheapchat.tech/AGENTS.md

## Links

- Home: https://cheapchat.tech/
- Pricing: https://cheapchat.tech/pricing
- Instagram comment to DM guide: https://cheapchat.tech/instagram-comment-automation
- Manychat comparison: https://cheapchat.tech/manychat-alternative
- Full details (FAQ, features, pricing, comparison): https://cheapchat.tech/llms-full.txt
- Sign up: https://app.cheapchat.tech/signup
- Log in: https://app.cheapchat.tech/login
- Contact: hello@cheapchat.tech
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheapchat.tech
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheapchat.tech
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17N1MdEhT2/