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Anstrex alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Anstrex alternative is BigSpy (2.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Anstrex compared with 5 alternatives: AdSpy, BigSpy, PowerAdSpy, AdPlexity and Adbeat.
Anstrex is a paid product, starting at $39.99 per user / month (InStream, TikTok ads only). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Anstrex starts at $39.99 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PowerAdSpy starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Anstrex
AdSpy
Searchable database of Facebook and Instagram ads
- AdSpy starts at $149 per month.
- AdSpy also covers research.
- AdSpy does not cover dropshipping, which Anstrex does.
Suits: Affiliate marketers hunting for offers that other advertisers already run
BigSpy
Ad library for researching competitor ads on 11 platforms
- BigSpy starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- BigSpy has a free plan, which Anstrex lacks.
- BigSpy also covers research.
- BigSpy does not cover dropshipping, which Anstrex does.
Suits: E-commerce and app marketers collecting creative ideas from many ad networks
PowerAdSpy
Ad spy tool covering up to 11 social and display ad networks
- PowerAdSpy starts at $27 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- PowerAdSpy also covers research.
- PowerAdSpy does not cover dropshipping, which Anstrex does.
Suits: Marketers who want Facebook and Instagram ad research at the lowest entry price
AdPlexity
Ad spy platform sold per traffic source, from social to native
- AdPlexity starts at $79 per month, billed yearly ($99 billed monthly).
- AdPlexity also covers research and reports.
- AdPlexity does not cover ad creative and dropshipping, which Anstrex does.
Suits: Affiliate marketers and media buyers researching native, push or display traffic
Adbeat
Competitor ad intelligence for display and native advertising
- Adbeat starts at $200 per month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly).
- Adbeat has a free plan, which Anstrex lacks.
- Adbeat also covers research and reports.
- Adbeat does not cover ad creative and dropshipping, which Anstrex does.
Suits: Agencies and advertisers studying competitors' display and native ads
Limits worth knowing in Anstrex
- There is no free trial, and the billing terms say monthly fees are generally not refundable.
- The page does not cover Facebook ads; the FAQ says Anstrex does not spy on them.
- The pricing page has a second, unlabeled tab with lower figures (for example Native at $49.99 and Push at $69.99); the billing basis is not shown.
- Each product is priced separately; the bundles save money only if you need more than one network type.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Anstrex?
The alternatives to Anstrex in this directory are AdSpy, BigSpy, PowerAdSpy, AdPlexity and Adbeat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anstrex.
Is there a free alternative to Anstrex?
Yes. BigSpy and Adbeat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.