# BigSpy alternatives

> Six BigSpy alternatives for finding competitor ads, from free ad libraries to paid tools, with what each does best and prices checked 20 Oct 2026.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-10-27
- **Category**: Ad research tools
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-alternatives/bigspy-alternatives

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The best BigSpy alternatives are the free Meta Ad Library for Facebook and Instagram, AdSpy for deep Meta search, Foreplay for saving and briefing ads, Minea for ecommerce product research, and Marxx for tracking competitor ads and reading your own Meta account.

## Quick comparison

| Tool | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Ad Library | Any brand's live Meta ads | Free |
| Google Ads Transparency Center | Search, YouTube, Shopping, Maps and Play ads | Free |
| AdSpy | Facebook and Instagram database | $149/month |
| Foreplay | Swipe file, briefs, competitor tracking | $59/month |
| Minea | Ecommerce and dropshipping research | $49/month |
| Marxx | Competitor tracking plus your own Meta account | See [pricing](/pricing) |

Prices read on each company's site on 20 October 2026. BigSpy itself has a free plan and paid plans from $69 a month.

## Meta Ad Library

Free and official. Pick a country, search any page or keyword, filter by platform, media type, language and active status, and see when each ad started. It can save a search, but not the ads themselves. See [how to find winning ads](/guides/how-to-find-winning-ads).

## Google Ads Transparency Center

Free. Shows ads from verified advertisers on Search, YouTube, Shopping, Maps and Play, for one year after they last ran (checked 2026-10-20). Search by advertiser name or website.

## AdSpy

Lists one price, $149 a month, for its Facebook and Instagram database, with detailed search filters. It calls the price an introductory offer. A fit for media buyers focused on Meta.

## Foreplay

Its Chrome extension saves ads from the Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ad libraries. Foreplay organises them in a swipe file and turns them into briefs. Basic is $59 a month; Spyder competitor tracking starts on Workflow at $175.

## Minea

Built for ecommerce and dropshipping, with ad and product research. Plans start at $49 a month, or $39 a month billed quarterly. Its pricing page lists Facebook ads and says Snapchat, Pinterest and TikTok ads are coming soon, but its homepage shows a TikTok Adspy section. Check the platform list before you buy.

## Marxx

We make Marxx. It tracks competitor ads on Meta and Google, searches over 100M+ ads back to 2022, and reads your connected Meta ad account. A production canvas helps you make the next ad.

## How to choose

- Only need a look now and then? Use the free libraries.
- Research every day on Meta? AdSpy or Foreplay.
- Selling physical products online? Minea.
- Want research tied to your own results? A tool that connects your ad account.

## FAQ

### Is there a free BigSpy alternative?

Yes. The Meta Ad Library and Google Ads Transparency Center are free and official.

### Which alternative covers TikTok?

TikTok's own Creative Center has a free Top Ads dashboard of high-performing TikTok ads, which you can filter by region. It is a selection, not every ad, so check that your region is listed. Among paid tools, BigSpy adds TikTok from its $159 Growth plan, and Foreplay's extension saves ads from TikTok's ad library.

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