Comparison 2026

Ad Spend Guardian vs Funnel

Funnel is a marketing data hub that collects and transforms data from 500+ sources.

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

Funnel

Traditional ad spend monitoring

$399+/month+/month to start
  • No free plan
  • Dated interface design
  • All major ad platforms
  • Order-level tracking
  • No dark mode

Feature Comparison

FeatureAd Spend GuardianFunnel
Free tier available1 ad account
Budget threshold alerts
Pacing alerts (50%/80%/100%)
Multi-platform supportFB, Google, TikTok500+ sources
Email notifications
Real-time monitoringScheduled
Data transformation
BI tool integration
No technical setup
Starting price$0/month$399/month
Setup time5 minutesHours

Why Switch to Ad Spend Guardian

Simple alerts vs data transformation

$0-39/month vs $399+/month

No technical setup required

Purpose-built for spend protection

Real-time alerts vs scheduled syncs

Works without BI tools or data teams

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ad Spend Guardian have a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 1 ad account with threshold alerts. Perfect for solo advertisers or small businesses.

How do threshold alerts work?

Set a minimum $10 daily threshold. When your ad account exceeds that spend, you get an email alert within the hour.

What ad platforms are supported?

Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and TikTok Ads are supported with hourly spend checks.

Do I need Funnel's data transformation features?

Only if you're consolidating data for analysis across many sources. For budget alerts on ad platforms, Ad Spend Guardian is simpler and more affordable.

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.