Comparison 2026

Ad Spend Guardian vs Cometly

Cometly is an ad tracking and attribution platform with pixel-based tracking.

Recommended

Ad Spend Guardian

Modern ad spend monitoring

$0/month to start
  • Free plan forever
  • Modern, clean interface
  • 5-minute setup
  • All major ad platforms
  • Dark mode support

Cometly

Traditional ad spend monitoring

$99+/month to start
  • No free plan
  • Dated interface design
  • All major ad platforms
  • Order-level tracking
  • No dark mode

Feature Comparison

FeatureAd Spend GuardianCometly
Free tier available1 ad account
Budget threshold alerts
Pacing alerts (50%/80%/100%)
Multi-platform supportFB, Google, TikTokFB, Google, TikTok
Email notifications
Real-time monitoring
Attribution tracking
Pixel installationRequired
No technical setup
Starting price$0/month$99/month
Setup time5 minutes30+ minutes

Why Switch to Ad Spend Guardian

No pixel installation required

Budget protection vs attribution

$0 free tier vs $99 minimum

Works alongside Cometly for complete coverage

Simpler setup - OAuth only

Focus on preventing overspend, not analyzing it

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ad Spend Guardian have a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 1 ad account with threshold alerts. No credit card required to start.

How do threshold alerts work?

Set a daily spend threshold (minimum $10). When your ad account exceeds that limit, you get an email alert immediately.

What ad platforms are supported?

Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and TikTok Ads are supported with real-time spend monitoring.

Do I need pixel tracking for budget alerts?

No, Ad Spend Guardian connects directly to your ad platforms via OAuth. No pixel installation needed for budget monitoring.

Can I use both Cometly and Ad Spend Guardian?

Absolutely. Use Cometly for attribution and Ad Spend Guardian for budget protection. They solve different problems.

Ready to Switch?

Try Ad Spend Guardian free and see why Shopify sellers are making the switch. No credit card required, setup takes 5 minutes.