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BigSpy alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded BigSpy alternative is SwipeKit (2.4 GPA). The best free one is Adbeat (1.8 GPA).
BigSpy compared with 8 alternatives: AdSpy, PowerAdSpy, Minea, Foreplay, SocialPeta and 3 more.
BigSpy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly). 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigSpyThis tool | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| AdSpy | From $149/mo | No | Web |
| PowerAdSpy | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Minea | From $49/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Foreplay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SocialPeta | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Adbeat | Free plan · from $200/mo | Yes | Web |
| AdPlexity | From $79/mo | No | Web |
| SwipeKit | Free trial · from $26/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
BigSpy starts at $49 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SwipeKit.
Foreplay scores higher without starting 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 BigSpy
AdSpy
Searchable database of Facebook and Instagram ads
- AdSpy starts at $149 per month.
- AdSpy has no free plan, unlike BigSpy.
Suits: Affiliate marketers hunting for offers that other advertisers already run
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BigSpy.
Suits: Marketers who want Facebook and Instagram ad research at the lowest entry price
Minea
Ad spy and product research tool for dropshippers
- Minea starts at $49 per month, billed monthly ($39 per month if paid quarterly).
- Minea has no free plan, unlike BigSpy.
- Minea also lists a browser extension.
- Minea also covers dropshipping.
- Minea does not cover ad creative, which BigSpy does.
Suits: Dropshippers hunting for products and competing shops
Foreplay
Save, search and track competitors' ads, and report on your own
- Foreplay starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Foreplay has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BigSpy.
- Foreplay also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Foreplay also covers reports.
- Foreplay does not cover research and ad creative, which BigSpy does.
Suits: Creative strategists building a library of ad ideas
SocialPeta
Ad intelligence for game, app and e-commerce advertisers
- SocialPeta has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BigSpy.
- SocialPeta also covers reports.
- SocialPeta does not cover ad creative, which BigSpy does.
Suits: Mobile game and app marketers watching ads on in-app networks
Adbeat
Competitor ad intelligence for display and native advertising
- Adbeat starts at $200 per month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly).
- Adbeat also covers reports.
- Adbeat does not cover ad creative, which BigSpy does.
Suits: Agencies and advertisers studying competitors' display and native ads
AdPlexity
Ad spy platform sold per traffic source, from social to native
- AdPlexity starts at $79 per month, billed yearly ($99 billed monthly).
- AdPlexity has no free plan, unlike BigSpy.
- AdPlexity also covers reports.
- AdPlexity does not cover ad creative, which BigSpy does.
Suits: Affiliate marketers and media buyers researching native, push or display traffic
SwipeKit
Save, organize and track ads from public ad libraries
- SwipeKit starts at $26 per month, billed monthly.
- SwipeKit has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BigSpy.
- SwipeKit also lists a browser extension.
- SwipeKit also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Marketers and creative strategists collecting ad inspiration
Limits worth knowing in BigSpy
- The free plan covers Facebook only; Instagram starts at Starter, Google Ads, YouTube and TikTok at Growth, and Pinterest, Yahoo and Unity at Ultimate.
- AppLovin research is limited to e-commerce, and Starter access to it is described as limited-time.
- Scale has 5 seats; every other plan has 1 seat.
- Paid plans renew automatically; refund eligibility depends on a separate Refund Policy.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BigSpy?
The alternatives to BigSpy in this directory are AdSpy, PowerAdSpy, Minea, Foreplay, SocialPeta, Adbeat, AdPlexity and SwipeKit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BigSpy.
Is there a free alternative to BigSpy?
Yes. Adbeat has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BigSpy alternatives work on Android?
The BigSpy listing does not include an Android app. Foreplay lists one.
Which BigSpy alternatives work on iOS?
The BigSpy listing does not include an iOS app. Foreplay lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.