Enterprise-grade AI ads optimization without the enterprise price tag.
See how AdsForge stacks up against Smartly.io across every category.
| Feature | AdsForge | Smartly.io |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/mo | ~$5,000+/mo |
| Contract Required | No (month-to-month) | Annual contract typical |
| AI Models | 4 (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, DeepSeek) | Proprietary AI |
| Creative Automation | AI-powered Creative Studio | Feed-based dynamic creative |
| Competitor Intelligence | Included | Enterprise tier only |
| Setup Time | Minutes (self-serve) | Weeks (onboarding required) |
| Minimum Ad Spend | None | Typically $50K+/mo |
| Automated Rules | 12 expert + custom | Enterprise-grade rules |
| Telegram Alerts | Included | Custom integrations |
| Free Trial | 7 days | Demo/POC only |
| AdsForge | Smartly.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $29/mo | ~$5,000+/mo |
| Annual Contract | Not required | Typically required |
| Minimum Ad Spend | None | $50K+/mo |
| Setup / Onboarding | Self-serve (minutes) | Managed onboarding (weeks) |
AdsForge starts at $29/mo. Smartly.io typically starts at $5,000+/mo with annual contracts. Same AI-powered optimization accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Month-to-month flexibility with AdsForge. Cancel anytime. Smartly.io typically requires annual commitments with minimum spend.
Connect your Meta account and start optimizing in minutes. Smartly.io requires weeks of enterprise onboarding with an account manager.
AdsForge works for any budget. Smartly.io typically requires $50K+/mo in ad spend to qualify.
You don’t need a Fortune 500 budget to get enterprise-grade AI optimization. AdsForge brings the same capabilities to businesses of all sizes.
No credit card required. 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hear from media buyers who moved to AdsForge.
"The AI optimizer caught a bleeding ad set I missed for 3 days. It auto-paused it and saved me almost RM 400 in wasted spend. The Shield tactic alone pays for the subscription."
"I manage 6 ad accounts and used to spend hours checking each one. Now I log into AdsForge, see all the recommendations, and act on them in minutes. The multi-account switcher is a game changer."
"We switched from Madgicx and saved over $300/month. AdsForge includes everything in one plan -- no add-ons for reporting or tracking. Plus the competitor intel feature is way more actionable."
Common questions about switching from Smartly.io to AdsForge.
For small and mid-size advertisers, absolutely. AdsForge provides AI optimization, creative automation, and performance analytics that cover 90%+ of what most advertisers use Smartly.io for, at a fraction of the cost.
Yes, that’s exactly who AdsForge is built for. If you want AI-powered Meta Ads optimization but can’t justify $5,000+/mo and annual contracts, AdsForge gives you the core capabilities starting at $29/mo.
AdsForge focuses on AI-driven creative generation and optimization rules rather than feed-based automation. For most advertisers, this approach is more flexible and easier to set up.
AdsForge’s Scale plan ($199/mo) supports unlimited ad accounts with full AI optimization across all of them. The 4-model AI engine processes large volumes of data efficiently.