The price of Instagram followers is set by four things: the quality of the accounts, whether lost followers are replaced and for how long, the audience they come from, and how many you order. The same 1000 followers can cost several times more from one package than another, so compare the terms, not only the number.
What makes one package cost more than another
| Factor | Cheaper | Dearer |
|---|---|---|
| Account quality | Empty profiles, no photo or posts | Profiles with photos, posts and history |
| Retention | Higher drop rate, no replacement | Lower drop rate, refill for a stated period |
| Audience | Worldwide mix | A named country or region |
| Speed | Whatever the supplier sends | A stated daily speed |
| Quantity | Small orders at the standard rate | Larger orders at a lower rate per thousand |
A low headline price usually means one of the left-hand columns. That is a fair trade if you know it; it is a problem when the page does not say.
How quantity changes the price
Most sellers charge less per thousand as the order grows. On Boostsy the rate steps down from 500 upwards and the page shows the standard price crossed out beside the price you pay, so the saving is the difference between two real figures. The current steps for each package are on the price list and summarised under offers.
Be wary of a crossed-out price with no explanation of what it was the price of.
What the refill is worth
Follower counts fall over time on every platform, because platforms remove inactive and fake accounts in batches. A package with a 30-day or 365-day refill replaces what is lost within that period; one without leaves the loss with you. Two packages at different prices can cost the same over six months once drops are counted. See how refills work.
Comparing two sellers
- Put the same quantity side by side, for example 1000.
- Note the refill period for each, or that there is none.
- Note the audience and whether profiles have photos and posts.
- Check whether either asks for a password. One that does is not comparable; it is unsafe.
- Check what happens to an order that is only partly delivered.
The guide to comparing services goes through each point, and the checklist on every Boostsy package page gives our answers.
Compared with advertising
An Instagram ad that gains followers has a cost per follower too: divide what you spent by the followers gained. Those followers chose to follow, so they see and respond to posts. Purchased followers raise the visible count and do not engage. The two are different purchases; work out both with the ad cost calculator before deciding how to split a budget.
What no price includes
No package includes reach, sales or protection from Instagram's rules. Instagram prohibits artificial engagement and can remove it. Read is it safe to buy Instagram followers before a first order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1000 Instagram followers cost?
It depends on the package: account quality, refill period and audience all change the price. Check the current figure on the price list, and compare the terms as well as the number.
Why are some Instagram followers so cheap?
Low prices usually mean empty accounts, a high drop rate and no refill. That can be acceptable if it is stated; it is a warning sign when the seller gives no terms.
Is it cheaper to buy more followers at once?
Usually. The rate per thousand falls as the quantity grows. Order only a quantity that stays in proportion to your posts and engagement.