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A GetHookd alternative that brings your competitors' ads to you
GetHookd is a searchable library of Meta ads with tools around it: brand tracking, ad cloning, video scripts and a connection for AI assistants. Mockingbird is narrower. You name your competitors once, it ranks their new ads every day with a reason for each, and it rebuilds the one you pick as a finished image ad in your brand. Choose by whether you want a library to work in or a shortlist delivered.
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What GetHookd is
GetHookd's site describes a library of more than 22 million active ads on Facebook and Instagram, updated daily, that AI assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT can query. Every plan card lists Explore Ads, Save Ads, Brand Spy for following brands, Ads Transcription, Video Scripts and Clone Ads, which turns an ad into new static images. The site also lists a database of Shopify stores, a REST API, an MCP server and a free Chrome extension.
This description is taken from GetHookd's own website as it read on 9 October 2026.
What GetHookd offers that Mockingbird does not
- Open search across a library of ads, not only the advertisers you have named.
- An MCP server and API, so an AI assistant can search the library for you.
- Transcripts of video ads and AI-written video scripts.
- A database of Shopify stores with traffic and best sellers.
- A free 7-day trial, and seats for a team on every plan above Starter.
What Mockingbird does
You paste a competitor's Facebook Page once. Mockingbird reads their active ads from the Meta Ad Library, removes duplicates, and checks for new ones every day. Each ad is scored on public signals, such as how long it has run and how many versions exist, and the strongest arrive in a daily feed with a reason for each.
Pick an ad and Mockingbird rebuilds its layout and hook from your brand profile: colours, fonts, voice and product. The competitor's name, imagery and claims are not carried over. You download a finished image ad sized for feed and stories and upload it in Meta Ads Manager. See how it works or the examples.
GetHookd and Mockingbird, side by side
| GetHookd | Mockingbird | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Search, save, track and clone ads from a library. | Follow chosen competitors and produce your version. |
| Platforms | Facebook and Instagram. | Facebook and Instagram. |
| How you find ads | Search the library, or follow brands with Brand Spy. | Paste a competitor's Page once; new ads arrive daily. |
| Ranking | Search and browse the library. | Each ad scored, with a reason it was picked. |
| Output | Static images from Clone Ads, plus video scripts. | Finished image ads in your brand, sized for feed and stories. |
| Starting price | Starter, $29 a month (or $19 a month billed yearly) with 50 credits. | From $29 a month. |
| Trial | 7 days free; a card is taken at checkout. | 7 days for $9. |
Which one to choose
Choose GetHookd if:
- You want to search widely for ads and brands you do not know yet.
- You run a Shopify store and want store-level research alongside the ads.
- You want your AI assistant to query an ad library directly.
- You make video ads and want transcripts and scripts.
Choose Mockingbird if:
- You already know who your competitors are.
- You want a ranked daily shortlist with reasons, not a library to search.
- You want each ad rebuilt from your saved brand profile: colours, fonts, voice and product.
The two are not exclusive. Some teams research in one tool and produce in another.
GetHookd is a trademark of its owner. Mockingbird is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GetHookd. Details about GetHookd, including prices, were read from its public website on 9 October 2026 and may have changed; check its website for current information. If something here is out of date, write to [email protected] and we will correct it.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between GetHookd and Mockingbird?
GetHookd is a searchable library of Facebook and Instagram ads: its site lists search, saved ads, brand tracking, ad transcription, video scripts and ad cloning, plus an API and MCP server. Mockingbird has no open search. It follows the competitors you name, ranks their new ads every day with a reason for each, and rebuilds the one you pick as a finished image ad from your brand profile.
Does Mockingbird have a searchable ad library like GetHookd?
No. You give Mockingbird your competitors' Facebook Pages and it reads their ads from the Meta Ad Library daily. If you need to discover advertisers or products you do not know yet, a library tool such as GetHookd is the better fit.
How much does GetHookd cost?
On 9 October 2026 GetHookd's website listed four plans billed monthly: Starter at 29 US dollars, Pro at 49, Team at 79 and Agency at 129, with lower prices on yearly billing and a 7-day free trial. Prices change, so check GetHookd's own site. Mockingbird's current prices are on its pricing page.
Try it on your own competitors.
$9 for 7 days. Paste a competitor's Page and see their best ad rebuilt for your brand.