Comparison · updated October 2026
A CommentPicker Export Alternative Without Facebook Login
CommentPicker’s Instagram exporter works through your own Business or Creator account connected via Facebook login. IGComments exports comments from any public post or Reel with no login at all — free up to 200 comments.
Why people look for an alternative
CommentPicker is a well-known, long-running giveaway tool, and plenty of people use it happily. Its Instagram comment export, though, is built on Instagram’s official API for professional accounts. In practice, at the time of writing, that means:
- you need an Instagram Business or Creator account,
- it has to be linked to a Facebook Page, and you sign in with Facebook login to grant access,
- you can only export comments from posts on the account you connected.
That rules out personal accounts, anyone who doesn’t want to link Facebook, agencies working on a client post they don’t have admin access to, and anyone who wants comments from someone else’s public post — a competitor’s launch, a collaboration, or a giveaway they entered.
How IGComments is different
IGComments reads the comments that are already publicly visible on a post. There is no account to connect, so there is nothing to authorize:
- Any public post or Reel — yours, a client’s, a brand’s, a creator’s.
- No Facebook login and no Instagram login. No permissions screen, no Page linking, no password.
- Personal accounts work too, as long as the post is public.
- Replies included, each marked with who it was replying to.
- Search, filters and stats before you export, so you can download just the rows you need.
The trade-off is the mirror image: because we don’t connect to your account, we can’t read private accounts or comments Instagram hides from the public.
Side-by-side comparison
CommentPicker details are from its public website as of October 2026. Limits and prices change, so check their current pricing before choosing.
| CommentPicker Instagram export | IGComments | |
|---|---|---|
| Login required | Facebook login, with a connected Instagram Business or Creator account | None |
| Which posts | Posts on your connected account | Any public post or Reel |
| Free limit | 50 comments, 1 export per day | 200 comments per post, no daily cap |
| Paid | Premium, $9.99/month at the time of writing | One-time pass: $4.99 up to 10,000, $9.99 up to 30,000, $14.99 up to 100,000 |
| Subscription | Monthly | None |
| Replies in the export | Check their current plan details | Included, linked to the comment they answer |
| Search and comment stats | Built around giveaways | Text and @username search, filters, unique commenters, top words and more |
| Giveaway winner picking | Yes — its core product | No — see our sister tool below |
If you’re actually running a giveaway
A lot of people reach CommentPicker’s exporter because they’re running a giveaway and want a record of the entries. IGComments is good at that part: filter to comments with @mentions, set a date range that ends at your deadline, keep one comment per person, and export the verified entry list.
For drawing the winner itself, use our sister tool Pickfetti. It’s a dedicated Instagram giveaway picker with entry rules, a verifiable random draw and a public proof page you can share with entrants — also without Facebook login.
Export Instagram comments without Facebook login, step by step
- Open the post or Reel on Instagram and copy its link (Share → Copy link, or the browser address bar).
- Paste it into the box above and press Get comments. Nothing asks you to sign in.
- Optionally search or filter — replies only, questions, comments with hashtags, a date range.
- Download as CSV, Excel, JSON, or open the CSV in Google Sheets.
Exports stay available for 30 days. IGComments is independent and not affiliated with CommentPicker, Instagram or Meta.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export Instagram comments without Facebook login?
Yes. IGComments exports comments from any public Instagram post or Reel without Facebook login, Instagram login or a connected Business account.
Why does CommentPicker ask me to log in with Facebook?
Its Instagram export uses Instagram’s official API for professional accounts, which works through a Business or Creator account linked to a Facebook Page. That is why it needs Facebook login and only covers your own posts.
Can I export comments from a post that isn’t mine?
Yes, with IGComments, as long as the post is public. You don’t need admin access to the account.
Do I need a Business or Creator account?
No. Account type doesn’t matter, because you never connect an account. The post just has to be public.
How many comments can I export for free?
Up to 200 comments per post, with no daily export limit. Larger posts need a one-time pass starting at $4.99 for up to 10,000 comments.
Can IGComments pick a giveaway winner?
No, IGComments exports and analyzes comments. To pick a winner, use our sister tool Pickfetti at pickfetti.com, which is built for Instagram giveaways.
Can I export comments from a private account?
No. Without connecting an account, only public posts and Reels can be read.