Turn Instagram DMs into qualified leads
Most teams lose warm leads in DMs because follow-up breaks. Pilot qualifies intent, routes risk, and keeps replies moving so revenue does not stall in the inbox.
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Signal Intake
Capture every Instagram buying signal in one live queue
Pilot ingests comments, DMs, replies, and follow-ups in real time, then classifies intent so your team sees who is ready to buy first.
Context Engine
Reply with lead memory, stage, and next-best action
Every thread carries timeline context, sentiment, tags, and owner notes so AI and operators make consistent decisions across messages.
Operator Controls
Configure safeguards once, then let Pilot scale safely
Tune tone, handoff rules, and automation boundaries from one control surface so growth never compromises trust or compliance.
Product Overview
Everything you need to turn Instagram conversations into pipeline
Smart Routing
Send hot leads to the right owner and escalate risky threads without manual triage.
AI Copilot
Generate context-aware replies that keep conversations moving and reduce inbox lag.
Safety Guardrails
Apply sending controls and human handoff rules to protect account health.
Pipeline Insights
Track what converts, where leads stall, and which actions recover revenue.
Pilot vs ManyChat
The short version: Pilot is built for conversion reliability, not flow-builder complexity or contact-tax pricing.
| Dimension | ManyChat | Pilot | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI intelligence | Flow-first logic with AI sold as an add-on | AI-native intent detection with conversation context | Pilot |
| Conversation handling | Trigger-based replies per mapped flow | Context-aware responses with memory across threads | Pilot |
| Lead management | Basic contact list and tags | Built-in CRM with lead score, stage, sentiment, and notes | Pilot |
| Human handoff and safety | Mostly manual live-chat intervention | HRN safety routing for risky or complex threads | Pilot |
| Pricing model | Contact-based pricing that spikes as audience grows | Open-source and self-hostable model with predictable economics | Pilot |
| Open source | Closed platform | Fully open-source and forkable | Pilot |
| Visual flow builder | Available | Not built yet | ManyChat |
| Multi-channel support | Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, SMS | Instagram-first today (expanding next) | ManyChat |
| Integration breadth | Large integration ecosystem | Early-stage integration surface | ManyChat |
One control surface for every DM outcome
Most tools force you to stitch together flows, tags, and inbox hacks. Pilot runs qualification, memory, sentiment, and human handoff from one decision engine so each conversation takes the right path automatically.
Pick a plan that fits your volume
Start where you are. Upgrade in-app when your contacts, automations, and Sidekick usage grow.
Use the core workflow with strict caps.
- Up to 50 contacts
- Up to 1 automation
- Up to 10 new contacts per month
- Up to 10 AI sends per month
- Up to 3 Sidekick chats per month
For creators handling a modest volume.
- Up to 2,000 contacts
- Up to 3 automations
- Up to 500 new contacts per month
- Up to 1,000 AI sends per month
- Up to 100 Sidekick chats per month
For growing teams that need more headroom.
- Up to 5,000 contacts
- Unlimited automations
- Up to 2,000 new contacts per month
- Up to 2,500 AI sends per month
- Up to 300 Sidekick chats per month
For high-volume teams that need the full range.
- Up to 10,000 contacts
- Unlimited automations
- Up to 5,000 new contacts per month
- Up to 6,000 AI sends per month
- Up to 500 Sidekick chats per month
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers for teams evaluating DM automation seriously.
Ready to stop leaking warm leads?
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