# PowerAdSpy alternatives

> Six PowerAdSpy alternatives for finding competitor ads, with what each does best and prices read off their own sites on 20 Oct 2026.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-10-29
- **Category**: Ad research tools
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-alternatives/poweradspy-alternatives

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The best PowerAdSpy alternatives are BigSpy, which has a free plan, Pipiads for TikTok, Minea for ecommerce, AdSpy for deep Facebook and Instagram search, and Foreplay for saving ads. PowerAdSpy starts at $69 a month, with a $1 three-day trial on Basic (checked 2026-10-20).

## What PowerAdSpy does well, and why teams look elsewhere

PowerAdSpy covers up to 11 ad networks: Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, YouTube, native, Google Display, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, Quora and Reddit. Search works by keyword, advertiser or domain, and Basic already includes filters for intent, hook and colours. What you get depends on your plan:

| Plan | Price | Networks | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $69/month | Facebook, Instagram | 1 |
| Standard | $99/month | Adds Pinterest, Google Display | 5 |
| Platinum | $279/month | Adds YouTube, native, Google Search | 10 |
| Palladium | $399/month | All 11 | 30 |

Billed yearly, its page shows each plan 58 to 70 percent cheaper. Trials roll into the paid plan after day 3 unless you cancel.

Say you also want YouTube and Google Search ads. Basic and Standard do not cover them, so you need Platinum at $279 a month. Teams look elsewhere when coverage and brand limits climb with the price.

## Quick comparison

| Tool | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| PowerAdSpy | Up to 11 ad networks | $69/month; all 11 networks $399/month |
| BigSpy | Many platforms, free plan | Free; paid from $69/month |
| Pipiads | TikTok and Facebook | Basic $49/month (sale price, $69 crossed out) |
| Minea | Ecommerce products and ads | $49/month |
| AdSpy | Facebook and Instagram | $149/month |
| Foreplay | Swipe file and briefs | $59/month |

Prices checked 2026-10-20 on each company's own site, in dollars.

## BigSpy

The free plan covers Facebook ads only. Starter is $69 a month ($49 billed yearly). Growth is $159 a month and adds Google Ads, YouTube and TikTok. Ultimate covers 11 platforms. See [BigSpy alternatives](/alternatives/bigspy-alternatives) and [AdSpy vs BigSpy](/compare/adspy-vs-bigspy).

## Pipiads

An ad spy for TikTok and Facebook, run on credits. Basic is $49 a month with 30,000 credits and one user. See [Pipiads alternatives](/alternatives/pipiads-alternatives).

## Minea

Built for ecommerce and dropshipping, with ads, products and shops. Starter is $49 a month, or $39 if paid quarterly. See [Minea alternatives](/alternatives/minea-alternatives).

## AdSpy

Its home page lists $149 a month for its Facebook and Instagram ad database. Good for media buyers who only work on Meta.

## Foreplay

Saves ads with a Chrome extension, organises them on boards and turns them into briefs. Basic is $59 a month for one user ($49 billed yearly), with a 7-day free trial.

## Marxx

We make Marxx, so weigh this. It tracks competitor ads on Meta and Google, with keyword tracking and an AI search over 100M+ ads back to 2022. It ranks trending tactics in your sector by lifecycle stage and sets competitors next to your own account. It tracks Meta and Google only, so it will not replace PowerAdSpy's wider network list. See [competitor tracking](/features/competitor-tracking).

## How to choose

1. Write down every platform you advertise on.
2. Match that list to a plan's network list, not to the tool's headline number.
3. Check the brand limit. A small limit can block agency use.
4. Start with a trial on a real task. Read [what an ad spy tool is](/glossary/ad-spy-tool) if the category is new.

## FAQ

### Does PowerAdSpy have a free trial?

Basic starts at $1 for 3 days. Standard, Platinum and Palladium start at $7 for 3 days. Each then rolls into the paid plan unless you cancel (checked 2026-10-20).

### Which PowerAdSpy alternative has a free plan?

BigSpy has a free plan for Facebook ads. Pipiads has a free trial with 500 credits.

### Is PowerAdSpy cheaper billed yearly?

Yes. Its page shows yearly billing 58 to 70 percent below monthly. Basic falls to $27 a month ($331 a year) and Palladium to $119 a month ($1,436 a year), charged upfront.

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