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SpreshApp saves your ads forever, analyses them with Claude, and captures age and gender breakdowns that Denote is missing, starting at $7/mo with a real 14-day free trial.
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More AI insights at every tier. A fraction of the price.
| Feature |  Denote |  SpreshApp |
|---|---|---|
| Plan tier | Lite · $19/mo | Solo · $7/mo |
| Brand spy / ad spy | 1 spy | 1 brand |
| Save & download ads | Unlimited | ✗ 150 ads max |
| Age & gender breakdown | ✗ Not included | Included |
| Ad spend data | Included | Included |
| Save $12/mo vs Denote Lite. Full AI analysis and audience insights included. | ||
| Plan tier | Pro · $49/mo | Growth · $29/mo |
| Brand spy / ad spy | 10 brands + $5/extra brand | 5 brands + $3/extra brand |
| Cost per seat | ✗ $5 seats + $10/extra seat | 5 seats + 5$/extra seat |
| Age & gender breakdown | ✗ Not included | Included |
| Ad spend data | Included | Included |
| Save $20/mo vs Denote Pro. Lower cost per seat and audience insights included. | ||
| Plan tier | Business · $99/mo | Agency · $59/mo |
| Cost per brand spy | 30 brands + 5$/extra brand | 20 brands + $3/extra brand |
| Team seats | 15 seats | ✗ 10 seats |
| Age & gender breakdown | ✗ Not included | Included |
| Ad spend data | Included | ✗ Not included |
| Save $40/mo vs Denote Business. Lower cost per brand spy, audience insights included. | ||
What Denote does well
Denote is a solid ad intelligence and swipe file tool. Here is an honest look at where it shines, and where it falls short.
Where it shines
- + Ad spend visibility: every plan includes estimated ad spend and running time for tracked brands
- + Spy quotas: Pro includes 10 ad spies, Business includes 30, ideal for agencies tracking many brands
- + Broad platform support: covers Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google
Where it falls short
- - No age or gender breakdown: the extension does not capture audience demographic data, so you see the ad but not who it targets
- - No AI analysis: Denote stores ads but does not extract hooks, copy frameworks, or generate A/B testing action items
- - No MCP or external AI integration: no way to query your swipe file through Claude or any external AI tool
Why SpreshApp is the better alternative
More than a swipe file, SpreshApp is an AI-powered creative intelligence platform built for performance marketers running ads on Facebook, TikTok, and Google.
Search Facebook ads by describing your audience
Type who you're targeting, not what you're selling. 'Gym goers in the US', 'SaaS founders', 'people on GLP-1'. AI infers how advertisers reach that persona and surfaces the most relevant running ads from the live Facebook Ad Library.
Spy on any competitor's full ad strategy
Brand Spy delivers a daily intelligence feed on any competitor brand: active ad volume by media type, messaging strategy, target audiences, and a map of which ads point to which landing pages.
Save ads with age and gender breakdown included
SpreshApp captures age and gender distribution data alongside every saved ad, giving you the demographic context Denote's extension doesn't collect. You see not just what the ad looks like, but which audiences it reaches, turning your swipe file into a targeting dataset.
Organize and analyze your saved ads with AI
SpreshApp uses Claude to extract hooks, copy frameworks, and winning patterns from every saved ad. Denote has no AI analysis, it only stores. Turn your swipe file into actionable creative intelligence with prioritised A/B testing ideas generated automatically.
Collaborate with shareable swipe files
Save winning ads into folders and share them with your team or clients in one click. All seats are included in your plan, no $10 per-seat add-ons. Build a living swipe file everyone can contribute to, organized by campaign, niche, or creative style.
Chat with your saved ads using Claude MCP
Connect SpreshApp to Claude Desktop using the Model Context Protocol. Query, search, and summarize your entire ad library using natural language. Denote offers no external AI integration, your swipe file stays locked inside their dashboard.
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Everything you need to know before switching from Denote.
Is SpreshApp really cheaper than Denote?
Is SpreshApp really cheaper than Denote?
Yes. SpreshApp Solo is $7/mo vs Denote Lite at $19/mo, both offering 1 brand spy slot. The Growth plan (5 seats) is $29/mo vs Denote Pro at $49/mo. You save $12 to $40 per month depending on the tier, and SpreshApp includes Claude-powered AI analysis at no extra cost.
Does SpreshApp have age and gender breakdown that Denote is missing?
Does SpreshApp have age and gender breakdown that Denote is missing?
Yes. SpreshApp captures age and gender distribution data for saved ads, giving you audience demographic insights directly in your swipe file. Denote does not surface this data. If audience targeting analysis matters to your workflow, SpreshApp gives you significantly more signal per ad.
Why is SpreshApp cheaper per brand spy than Denote?
Why is SpreshApp cheaper per brand spy than Denote?
At the Agency tier, SpreshApp gives you 20 brand spy slots at $59/mo, roughly $3 per brand. Denote Pro gives 10 spies at $49/mo, roughly $5 per spy. If you are tracking more than a handful of brands, SpreshApp scales more cost-effectively.
Does Denote have ad spend data that SpreshApp does not?
Does Denote have ad spend data that SpreshApp does not?
Yes, that is one area where Denote has an edge. Denote surfaces ad spend estimates and running time for tracked brands across all plans. SpreshApp focuses on creative analysis and does not currently include ad spend data. If spend intelligence is your primary use case, Denote may be a consideration, though it comes at a significantly higher price.
Can I try SpreshApp before switching from Denote?
Can I try SpreshApp before switching from Denote?
Yes. SpreshApp offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Denote does not offer a real free trial, only a 12-hour refund window after payment. Sign up, install the Chrome extension, and start saving ads with AI analysis immediately.