🚀 Developer API

The cheapest Instagram API in the market.

Build Instagram DM automation into your app. 30-50% cheaper than competing tools. INR pricing. Real free dev tier.

500
Free API calls/mo
2.4s
Avg latency
99.9%
Uptime SLA
9
Indian languages
50/sec
Max rate
💎 5 Plans · INR pricing

Cheaper than every competitor

Annual plans get 2 months FREE. Pay-as-you-go available after quota. Razorpay · UPI · Cards.

Free Dev
Test drive our API · No card required
Free
💰 Free vs ManyChat $200/mo — 100% savings
  • 500 API calls/month
  • 50 DM sends/day
  • 1 Instagram account
  • 2 req/sec rate limit
  • Sandbox mode only
  • Community support
Start Free
API Starter
For developers building MVPs
₹499/mo
💰 60% cheaper than CreatorFlow $15/mo · Better than ManyChat
  • 5,000 API calls/month
  • 2,000 DM sends
  • 2 Instagram accounts
  • 5 req/sec rate limit
  • Production access
  • 3 webhook endpoints
  • Email support
Choose API Starter
API Growth
For growing apps and agencies
₹1,199/mo
💰 50% below median · Matches BotHelp $18/mo
  • 25,000 API calls/month
  • 10,000 DM sends
  • 5 Instagram accounts
  • 10 req/sec rate limit
  • 5 API keys
  • 10 webhook endpoints
  • Priority email support
  • Bulk DM endpoint
Get Started →
API Scale
For high-volume apps
₹2,499/mo
💰 Beats ManyChat Business by 80%
  • 100,000 API calls/month
  • Unlimited DM sends
  • 15 Instagram accounts
  • 25 req/sec rate limit
  • 10 API keys
  • Unlimited webhooks
  • Slack support channel
  • Custom integrations
  • Higher rate limits on request
Choose API Scale
API Agency
White-label + reseller
₹4,999/mo
💰 75% below Tidio Plus $749/mo
  • 500,000 API calls/month
  • Unlimited DM sends
  • 50 Instagram accounts
  • 50 req/sec rate limit
  • Unlimited API keys
  • White-label option
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Custom SLA
  • 99.9% uptime guarantee
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support
Choose API Agency

How we stack up

Cheapest tier offering API access, monthly USD/INR

Provider Cheapest API Tier Price (₹/mo) You save with ViralDM
⚡ ViralDM Starter API Starter ₹499 —
Enterprise tier (US tools) Custom plans ₹16,600+ Save 97%
High-end Pro plans Top tier ₹62,000 Save 99%
Mid-tier chatbot tools Pro plans ₹3,200 Save 84%
Indian SaaS competitors Starter ₹1,500 Save 67%
Creator-focused tools Pro ₹1,250 Save 60%
India-based DM tools Pro ₹1,580 Save 68%
Indian WhatsApp tools Basic ₹999 Save 50%
Prices in INR @ ₹83/USD · Research date: May 2026 · Sources: each provider's pricing page

🧾 Pay-as-you-go after quota

Exceeded your monthly quota? No hard stop — we charge ₹0.05/call overage. No surprise bills · capped at your next tier's price.

API Questions

Why is your API cheaper than everyone else?

We're an India-first company with INR pricing, hosted on Indian cloud infrastructure (no $ conversion overhead), and we built our pricing to match Indian developer/SMB budgets. Plus our infra cost is optimized — we pass the savings to you.

Is the Free Dev tier really free forever?

Yes. 500 API calls/month, 50 DM sends/day. No credit card. Use it for testing, MVPs, and side projects. Upgrade only when you ship to production.

What's the difference between API plans and App plans?

App plans (Starter ₹499, Growth ₹1,499, Agency ₹4,999) are for using ViralDM dashboard to run your own Instagram automations. API plans are for developers building their OWN apps on top of our infrastructure.

What happens if I exceed my monthly quota?

We don't cut you off. You pay overage at ₹0.05 per extra API call (capped at the next tier's monthly price). No surprise bills.

Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?

Yes. Plan changes take effect immediately. Pro-rated billing.

What payment methods do you accept?

All Indian methods via Razorpay: UPI, Cards, Net Banking, Wallets. Annual plans get 2 months FREE.

Do you offer custom enterprise pricing?

Yes — for 1M+ API calls/month or special compliance requirements, contact info@viraldm.app for custom pricing.

Where do I get my API key?

Sign up free → Dashboard → API Keys → Generate. Your free dev key gets 500 calls/mo + 50 DMs/day.