Ad Arbitrage Tools: Complete 2026 Guide

TL;DR

For ad arbitrage you need tools in 5 categories: 1) Niche research (find opportunities), 2) Traffic sources (buy visitors), 3) Ad creatives (make ads), 4) Display networks (monetize traffic), and 5) Analytics (track profit). Start with free tools, upgrade as you scale.

Updated: January 2026|35+ tools reviewed|Free & paid options
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Niche Research & Discovery

Find profitable niches before spending on ads

ArbHunter

RECOMMENDED

AI-powered niche discovery with margin scoring. Combines Google Trends + Meta data.

Free tier available
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Google Trends

Free tool to see search interest over time. Essential for spotting trends.

Free
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SEMrush

Comprehensive SEO and keyword research. See competitor keywords and traffic estimates.

From $130/mo

Ahrefs

Powerful backlink and keyword research. Great for content arbitrage research.

From $99/mo

SimilarWeb

Analyze competitor traffic sources and top pages. Freemium model.

Free tier + paid
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Ad Spy Tools

See what competitors are running and what works

Meta Ad Library

Free official tool to see all active Facebook/Instagram ads. Essential starting point.

Free
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AdSpy

Largest Facebook/Instagram ad database. Search by keyword, domain, or engagement.

From $149/mo

BigSpy

Multi-platform spy tool (Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, native). Budget-friendly option.

From $9/mo

SpyFu

Search ad spy tool. See competitor Google Ads keywords and ad copy history.

From $39/mo

Anstrex

Native ad spy tool. See Taboola, Outbrain, and other native network ads.

From $80/mo
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Traffic Sources

Platforms to buy traffic for your content

Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)

Largest social platform. Good targeting, lower CPCs. Best for most arbitrageurs.

Pay per click/impression

Google Ads

Search and display ads. Higher intent traffic but higher CPCs. Strict policies.

Pay per click/impression

TikTok Ads

Growing platform with younger audience. Good for viral content arbitrage.

Pay per click/impression

Taboola

Native ad network. Content recommendation style ads on major publishers.

Pay per click

Outbrain

Native ad network similar to Taboola. Content discovery platform.

Pay per click

Microsoft Ads (Bing)

Search ads for Bing. Lower volume but often cheaper than Google.

Pay per click
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Display Ad Networks (Monetization)

Earn money from your traffic with display ads

Google AdSense

Easiest to get started. Lower RPMs but works for any traffic level.

Free (rev share)

Ezoic

AI-optimized ad placements. Good RPMs for 10K+ monthly visits. Free to join.

Free (rev share)

Mediavine

Premium network requiring 50K sessions/month. High RPMs, great support.

Free (rev share)

AdThrive (Raptive)

Premium network for 100K+ pageviews. Top RPMs in the industry.

Free (rev share)

Monumetric

Mid-tier option for sites with 10K+ pageviews. Good stepping stone.

Setup fee + rev share
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Ad Creative Tools

Create compelling ad images and copy

ArbHunter Creative Studio

RECOMMENDED

AI-generated ad copy with brand detection and A/B variations. Built for arbitrage.

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Canva

Easy design tool with ad templates. Great for beginners.

Free + Pro from $13/mo

AdCreative.ai

AI-generated ad creatives and copy. High volume generation.

From $29/mo

Figma

Professional design tool. More control than Canva.

Free tier + Pro

Copy.ai / Jasper

AI copywriting tools for ad copy, headlines, and content.

Free tier + paid
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Analytics & Tracking

Track performance and optimize campaigns

Google Analytics 4

Free website analytics. Essential for understanding traffic and behavior.

Free

Voluum

Premium tracker for affiliate and arbitrage. Detailed attribution.

From $199/mo

RedTrack

Modern tracking platform with conversion API support. Good value.

From $149/mo

BeMob

Budget-friendly tracker. Good for beginners scaling up.

Free tier + paid

Meta Pixel

Track conversions from Facebook ads. Essential for optimization.

Free
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Website & Hosting

Build and host your content pages

WordPress

Most popular CMS. Flexible, huge plugin ecosystem. Good for most arbitrageurs.

Free (hosting separate)

Cloudflare

CDN and security. Speeds up your site and provides DDoS protection.

Free tier + paid

Vercel / Netlify

Modern hosting for static sites and Next.js. Fast and scalable.

Free tier + paid

WP Engine / Kinsta

Managed WordPress hosting. Better performance than shared hosting.

From $20-30/mo

Elementor / GeneratePress

WordPress themes/builders optimized for speed and ad placement.

Free + Pro versions

Recommended Tool Stack

Beginner Stack (Free/Low Cost)

  • Research: Google Trends + ArbHunter Free
  • Spy: Meta Ad Library (free)
  • Traffic: Meta Ads
  • Creatives: Canva Free
  • Monetization: Google AdSense
  • Analytics: GA4 + Meta Pixel
Total cost: ~$0-50/month (excluding ad spend)

Pro Stack (Scaling)

  • Research: ArbHunter Pro + SEMrush
  • Spy: AdSpy + BigSpy
  • Traffic: Meta + Taboola + TikTok
  • Creatives: ArbHunter + AdCreative.ai
  • Monetization: Ezoic or Mediavine
  • Analytics: Voluum or RedTrack
Total cost: ~$400-800/month (excluding ad spend)

Try ArbHunter's Free Tools

Start with our free tools to research niches and calculate margins before spending on ads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions
Fast answers to the questions we hear from media buyers and arbitrage teams.
Essential tools include: a niche research tool (to find profitable opportunities), a traffic source account (Meta Ads, Google Ads), a display ad network account (AdSense, Ezoic), ad creative tools, and analytics/tracking software. Optional tools include spy tools and automation platforms.

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