Is theZio free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 automatic Instagram DMs a month and up to 1,000 contacts, with Ask For Follow and email capture. No card needed.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every new theZio account gets 1 month of Max Pro free, no card needed: every Pro feature plus your Link in bio page and store. It starts when your account is ready (email confirmed, or straight away with Instagram). After that you stay on Free (1,000 DMs a month) unless you pick a plan. One free month per person and per Instagram account.
How much does theZio Pro cost?
₹499 a month, or ₹399 a month billed yearly (₹4,788 a year). Pro removes the monthly DM, contact and product limits and adds smart match, re-triggers, replies to all old comments, any-reply Story automations and Story mention thank-yous.
Is theZio safe for my Instagram account?
theZio is built on the official Instagram API with Instagram Login, so you never share your password. DMs are queued and paced so your account stays within Instagram's limits.
Do I need a Facebook Page?
No. You connect with Instagram Login. You need an Instagram professional account (Business or Creator), which you can switch to for free in the Instagram app.
Can it reply to comments posted before I set it up?
Yes. Every plan can answer comments from the last 24 hours when you switch an automation on. Pro can go back to all old comments: fans who commented in the last 7 days get the DM, and older comments get a public reply, because Instagram only allows private replies within 7 days.
Is theZio a ManyChat alternative for India?
Yes. theZio automates Instagram comment-to-DM and Story replies, priced in rupees with a Free plan and Pro at ₹499 a month. It is built for Indian creators and runs on the official Instagram API.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel Pro from Billing in your dashboard. Paid plans are billed through Razorpay.
Can someone set it up for me?
Yes, free. Fill the short form at thezio.co/free-setup and we'll call you back within 2 hours to set up your first automation with you. It takes about 10 minutes and works on the Free plan.
Can my manager or agency use my account?
Yes, on Pro. Pro includes 2 team seats: add your manager or agency as Admin, Editor or Viewer from Team in your dashboard. They log in with their own account, so you never share your password, and you can remove them any time. Free has no team seats.