Denote is best if…
You want Ad Spy competitor tracking, spend filters while browsing, batch exports, and Denote AI in one research-heavy workspace.
One-to-one comparison
Best Denote alternative for a private swipe file
Denote bundles swipe file, Ad Library, Ad Spy, and spend filters in the ad library, with Lite from $9/mo. Swiads is built for a quieter job: a private, local-first library with tracking, metric history, deep XLSX export, and $4.99/mo when paid plans launch.
Swiads is best if…
You want a calm private library without competitor Ad Spy or library-wide spend filters, with saved metrics including spend you can work with in spreadsheets, and a lighter personal price. Team sharing comes on a higher tier, below Denote’s team plans.
Denote at a glance
Strong on Ad Spy, spend filters, and batch export. Different job than a private personal library.
Pros
- Chrome extension with save and download workflows
- Ad Spy and brand tracking slots by plan
- Spend filters and EU spend visibility in the library
- Batch export and CSV from the extension
Tradeoffs
- Cloud workspace with Ad Library browsing in the mix
- Lite limits swipe file and Ad Library capacity
- Research and spy features add suite complexity
- Lite starts at $9/mo
Swiads vs Denote
Side by side on the differences that actually matter.
| Swiads | Denote | |
|---|---|---|
| Private, non-pooled library | ✓ | Swipe file + Ad Library |
| Local-first storage | ✓ | Cloud |
| Chrome extension capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform coverage | Most major ad libraries and socials, incl. Reddit, X | FB, IG, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google |
| Ad Spy / brand tracking | Tracking view + refresh on your saves | ✓ Ad Spy slots by plan |
| Spend visibility | On saves: spend captured, refresh, history | In-library filters + EU spend |
| Metric history | ✓ Growth over time on saves | Not the focus |
| AI creatives | In development | ✓ Denote AI |
| Team sharing | Higher tier · lower team price | ✓ Seats by plan |
| Metrics and export | Deep XLSX export + library backup | Batch export + CSV from extension |
| Customizable library look | Colors and background | Standard UI |
| Pricing | $4.99/mo when paid launches | From $9/mo (Lite) |
Details reflect publicly listed positioning and may change. This is orientation for buyers, not an exhaustive audit.
Why people pick Swiads
A library, not a spy stack
Denote layers Ad Spy, spend filters, and batch exports on top of saving. Swiads stays focused on private capture, organization, and getting your metrics into spreadsheets when you need them.
Track growth on what you save
Watchlist, metric refresh, and growth history on your saves, including spend where the platform shows it, not library-wide spend filters on every ad.
Make the workspace yours
Set library colors and background so the file manager feels comfortable to work in day to day.
$4.99 vs Denote from $9
Beta is free. When paid plans launch, Swiads stays at $4.99/mo. Denote Lite starts at $9/mo.
Frequently asked
How is Swiads different from Denote Ad Library and Ad Spy?
Denote combines swipe file, Ad Library browsing, and Ad Spy competitor tracking in one cloud workspace. Swiads keeps a private library of only what you choose to save, local-first.
Does Swiads show ad spend like Denote?
Different workflow, not a missing feature. Denote adds spend filters and EU spend visibility while you browse whole ad libraries. Swiads captures spend and other metrics when you save an ad, stores them on that save, and lets you refresh, track changes over time, and export to XLSX. You get spend on what you keep, not filters across every ad in the library.
Does Swiads track metrics like Denote Ad Spy?
Different job. Denote Ad Spy watches competitors in-product. Swiads tracks your saves: refresh metrics including spend where available, growth over time, and a personal watchlist, without competitor Ad Spy or library-wide spend filters.
Does Swiads include AI ad tools?
Not yet. Swiads is built for private capture and organization first. We’re also developing AI-powered ad creative tools that will let you choose the model that best fits your workflow. This feature is currently in development.
What platforms does Swiads cover that Denote does not list?
Denote lists Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google. Swiads also covers Reddit and X alongside other major ad libraries and socials.
What does Swiads cost compared with Denote?
Swiads is $4.99 per month when paid plans launch. Beta is free. Denote Lite starts at $9 per month.