Scout vs Swoopa: Which Marketplace Alert Tool Fits?
Two Facebook Marketplace alert tools at opposite ends of the price range. Here is what each one costs and covers.
All figures verified 16 September 2026
Scout is no longer listed in the US, Australian, UK, Canadian or New Zealand App Stores as of 19 October 2026. Spottable is available on iPhone with alerts from US$4.99/month, below Scout’s former US$6.99 starting price. The Scout product details below are historical.
The short answer
Scout’s former plans cost $6.99 to $59.99 per month and watched Facebook Marketplace only. Swoopa costs $47 to $352 per month and watches seven marketplaces, though its entry plan is also Facebook-only. Scout previously served buyers tracking a few items. Swoopa is priced for resellers and car dealerships sourcing across platforms at volume.
Scout and Swoopa at a glance
| Scout | Swoopa | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $6.99/mo (Basic) | $47/mo (Go), or $28/mo committed |
| Top price | $59.99/mo (Pro) | $352/mo (Nitro), or $199/mo committed |
| Middle tier | $19.99/mo (Standard) | $144/mo (Turbo), or $99/mo committed |
| Marketplaces covered | Facebook Marketplace only | Facebook, Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree, Nextdoor, eBay |
| Facebook-only on entry tier | Yes, all tiers | Yes. Other marketplaces start at Turbo |
| Fastest alert speed | Instant notifications advertised | Instant, on Nitro only. Go is basic, Turbo is fast |
| Multi-location search | Cities, regions, or entire countries | Yes |
| AI filtering | Smart matching for spam, off-topic results, and relists | AI opportunity detection and scam filtering |
| Price context | Not stated on the listing | Inventory pricing, vehicle comps, and AI evaluator |
| Price drop alerts | Not stated on the listing | Nitro only |
| Free trial | Yes, for new users | Yes, 7 days |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac (iOS 18+) | iPhone, plus a separate dealer app |
| App Store rating | 4.5 from 260 ratings | 4.4 from 541 ratings |
| Developer | Matten Pty Ltd | Market Sourcing Solutions PTY LTD |
Scout figures read from its App Store listing. Swoopa figures read from getswoopa.com/pricing and its App Store listing, both on 16 September 2026. Prices change without notice, so check current figures before subscribing.
The price gap is the headline
Scout's entry plan is $6.99 per month. Swoopa's entry plan is $47 per month, or $28 if you commit to twelve months up front. That is roughly seven times more expensive month to month before either tool has found you anything.
The gap holds at the top too. Scout's most expensive plan, Pro at $59.99, costs less than Swoopa's middle Turbo tier at $144. Swoopa's top Nitro plan runs $352 per month, or $1,194 for six months paid up front.
That difference is not arbitrary. The two tools are aimed at different buyers, and the feature split shows it.
What the money buys on Swoopa
Swoopa covers Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree, Nextdoor, and eBay. If you resell and your stock could come from any of those, one subscription replaces watching seven sites. Swoopa also runs a separate app aimed at car dealerships.
Two things are worth reading carefully before subscribing. Multi-marketplace coverage does not start on the entry Go plan, which is Facebook-only, so the plan most people would try first does not include the feature that most distinguishes the product. And instant alert speed is reserved for Nitro at $352 per month. Go is described as basic speed and Turbo as fast.
What the money buys on Scout
Scout does one marketplace and prices accordingly. It advertises instant notifications, multi-location search across cities, regions, or entire countries, and AI matching that filters spam, off-topic results, and repeat relists.
It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and requires iOS 18 or later. There is a free trial for new users, and all tiers cover Facebook Marketplace, so the entry plan is a fair test of the product rather than a stripped version of it.
Their AI handles different parts of the search
Scout's public listing describes AI smart matching that filters spam, off-topic results, and repeat relists. It does not advertise a listing-level price comparison.
Swoopa advertises inventory pricing, vehicle comps, AI opportunity detection, scam filtering, and an AI evaluator. Its current App Store description also includes AI-assisted seller outreach. Those tools fit a reseller or dealer workflow. Whichever product you choose, check the item and seller yourself.
Which one fits
- Choose Spottable for Facebook Marketplace alerts on iPhone from US$4.99/month. Starter includes hourly checks. Max offers checks as often as every minute.
- Choose Swoopa if reselling is income, you source across several marketplaces, and the volume justifies $47 to $352 per month. Budget for Turbo or Nitro, because the entry plan does not include multi-marketplace coverage.
- Choose neither yet if you have not confirmed the item you want appears often enough locally to be worth watching. Neither tool creates listings that are not there.
Where we fit, for transparency
We build Spottable, so treat this section as our pitch rather than part of the comparison above. Spottable is available on iPhone with Facebook Marketplace alerts from US$4.99/month, below Scout’s former US$6.99 starting price.
Set the items, budget and locations you care about, and get notified when matching listings turn up. Starter includes hourly checks. Max offers checks as often as every minute.
You can also read our direct comparisons with Scout and Swoopa. For a wider shortlist, see the best Swoopa alternatives and our Facebook Marketplace app comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scout or Swoopa cheaper?
Scout is no longer listed in the checked App Stores as of 19 October 2026. Its former entry plan was $6.99 per month. Spottable is available on iPhone from US$4.99/month. The historical Scout and Swoopa comparison below uses figures read on 16 September 2026.
What does Swoopa do that Scout does not?
Swoopa covers several marketplaces alongside Facebook Marketplace, while Scout covers Facebook Marketplace only. Swoopa also advertises inventory pricing, AI-assisted outreach, price drop alerts, and vehicle title checks. Multi-marketplace coverage starts on Swoopa Turbo, not on its entry Go plan.
Which one has faster alerts?
Scout is no longer listed in the checked App Stores as of 19 October 2026. Its former listing advertised instant notifications, and its developer described delivery within minutes. Swoopa sells speed as a tier: basic on Go, fast on Turbo, and instant only on the $352 per month Nitro plan. Neither company publishes a guaranteed delivery time.
Should a casual buyer use Scout or Swoopa?
Scout is no longer listed in the checked App Stores as of 19 October 2026. Spottable is available on iPhone with alerts from US$4.99/month. Starter includes hourly checks, and Max offers checks as often as every minute. Swoopa suits professional buyers sourcing across several marketplaces.
Do Scout or Swoopa tell you whether a listing is a good deal?
Scout uses AI to filter spam, off-topic results, and repeat relists. Its App Store listing does not advertise listing-level price analysis. Swoopa advertises inventory pricing, vehicle comps, AI opportunity detection, and an AI evaluator. Both still require you to check the item and seller yourself.
Sources
- Scout for Facebook Marketplace on the App Store, read 16 September 2026
- Swoopa pricing, read 16 September 2026
- Swoopa on the App Store, read 16 September 2026
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