When Marcode may fit better
- Affiliate hijacking is your main problem and you want decloaking.
- You want takedown handled through the vendor's workflow.
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Ads Lighthouse vs Marcode
Marcode focuses on affiliate hijacking in paid search. It advertises decloaking technology to reveal affiliate details, round-the-clock checks from remote locations, and takedown workflows.
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| Topic | Ads Lighthouse | Marcode |
|---|---|---|
| Search engines and channels | Google and Bing search ads, plus Google Shopping product ads on Growth and above. | Paid search ads on brand keywords. Specific engines are not listed on the pages we read. |
| Check frequency | Daily up to every two hours, depending on plan, plus on-demand checks. | Checks day and night, including off-hours and remote locations. |
| Evidence captured | Saved ad copy, advertiser domain and destination URL with search term, engine, location, device and time. No screenshots. | Evidence is shown during demos. Evidence formats are not detailed on the pages we read. |
| Affiliate identification | Reads the affiliate parameter you configure in saved Google ad links and matches IDs against your registry. No redirect-chain tracing. | Decloaking technology that reveals affiliate details behind hijacked advertisers. |
| Alerts and reporting | Alerts for a new or returning advertiser, a brand mention in ad copy or a detected affiliate ID, by email, Slack or webhook. Reports export to CSV and Excel. | A task manager with templates and automated workflows. |
| Enforcement and takedowns | Not offered. Ads Lighthouse does not file complaints or takedowns. | Takedown of offenders is advertised. |
| Pricing model | Public self-service monthly plans from $49 per month | No prices are published. Pricing is discussed on a call. |
| Trial | 7-day free trial. Card required, reminder email before the first charge, cancel anytime before it ends from Settings > Billing. | No trial terms are published. A demo call is offered. |
When Ads Lighthouse may fit better
- You want public pricing and a self-service trial.
- You want a broader view of every advertiser on your brand searches, not only hijackers.
- You want to control your own affiliate parameter and ID registry.
Sources
- Marcode affiliate hijacking checked September 23, 2026
- Marcode pricing checked September 23, 2026
How we compare
- We summarize what each vendor states on its own public website. We have not tested their products, and we do not rate quality, accuracy or support.
- Each page lists the pages we read and the date we checked them. Vendors change features and prices often, so confirm the details with them before you decide.
- Our own column describes Ads Lighthouse as it works today, including what it does not do.
- Product and company names belong to their owners. Ads Lighthouse is not affiliated with the vendors listed.
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