PiPiAds is the go-to ad spy tool for TikTok. But it starts at about $49 a month, and its Facebook coverage is thinner than dedicated Meta tools. Depending on where you advertise and what you need, one of these alternatives may fit better.
The quick comparison
| Tool | Main platforms | Best for | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PiPiAds | TikTok (plus some Facebook) | TikTok ad and product research | From about $49/mo |
| AdSpy | Facebook, Instagram | Deep Meta ad search | About $149/mo |
| Minea | Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest | Product research for dropshippers | From about $49/mo |
| BigSpy | Many platforms | Cheap, broad coverage | Free plan, paid from about $9/mo |
| WinningHunter | Facebook, TikTok | Finding winning products through ads | From about $49/mo |
| TikTok Creative Center | TikTok | Free top ads and trends | Free |
Prices are approximate US monthly prices, checked October 2026. Check each tool's site before you buy, since plans and promotions change often.
What PiPiAds does well
PiPiAds has a large library of TikTok ads. You can filter by keyword, engagement, ad run time, country and ecommerce platform, then jump to the product and store behind an ad. It also has a TikTok Shop research section.
Where it falls short: Facebook ads were added later and are shallower than in Meta-first tools. Lower plans also cap your daily searches.
AdSpy: if you mostly advertise on Meta
AdSpy has one of the biggest Facebook and Instagram ad databases. You can search by ad text, advertiser, landing page URL, comments and more. It has a single plan at about $149 a month.
Pick it if: most of your ad spend is on Facebook and Instagram. For a head-to-head, see AdSpy vs PiPiAds.
Minea: product research across three platforms
Minea mixes ad spy and product research. It covers Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest ads and adds product and store data on top. There's a free tier with limited credits, and paid plans start at about $49 a month.
Pick it if: you're a dropshipper who wants one tool for finding products across several platforms.
BigSpy: the cheapest way to cover many platforms
BigSpy covers more ad platforms than most tools, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and others. It has a free plan, and paid plans start at about $9 a month.
Pick it if: you're on a tight budget or advertise on less common platforms.
Watch out for: the cheap plans are limited, and the filters are less polished than PiPiAds'.
WinningHunter: start from the product
WinningHunter shows products that are taking off in Facebook and TikTok ads, plus the stores selling them. Note that TikTok ads are only on its higher plans.
Pick it if: you care more about what to sell than about studying ad creative. See WinningHunter vs ShopHunter for how it compares with a store tracker.
TikTok Creative Center: free, straight from TikTok
TikTok's own Creative Center shows top-performing ads, trending hashtags and songs. It has fewer filters and no store data, but it's free.
Pick it if: you're just starting and want to learn what works on TikTok before paying for anything.
Which one should you use?
- TikTok is your main channel: stick with PiPiAds, and use TikTok Creative Center for free extras.
- Facebook and Instagram are your main channel: AdSpy.
- You want products, not just ads: Minea or WinningHunter.
- Tight budget: BigSpy or the free ad libraries.
Getting PiPiAds and AdSpy for less
The Luxury Tools membership includes PiPiAds, AdSpy, WinningHunter, Kalodata and more for $29.95 a month. That's less than PiPiAds' own entry plan. See what it includes for store owners or run your own numbers.