Updated October 2026

Looking for a Swoopa Alternative? Lotify vs Swoopa, Side by Side

Both tools send you new listings before other buyers see them. Swoopa is a mobile app built around Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist in North America. Lotify is a Telegram bot for Facebook Marketplace, eBay and the big European marketplaces, from $19.99 a month.

Marketplace listings from eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Willhaben feeding into one notification bell

Lotify or Swoopa?

Choose Swoopa if you source on Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji or Nextdoor, or want AI negotiation and dealer features. Choose Lotify if you buy on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Vinted or OLX, want alerts in Telegram, share them with a team, or don’t want a 6 or 12 month commitment.

Lotify from
$19.99/mo, month to month
Swoopa from
$28/mo on 12 months, $47 monthly
Lotify alerts
Telegram, Discord, webhooks
Swoopa alerts
iOS and Android app, email

Lotify vs Swoopa: Feature Comparison

Lotify compared with Swoopa
FeatureLotifySwoopa
Facebook MarketplaceYesYes
eBayUS, UK, Germany, Canada, ItalyYes
Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree, NextdoorNoYes
Vinted6 countriesNo
OLX7 countriesNo
Willhaben, AUTO.RIA, DIM.RIAYesNo
Where alerts arriveTelegram, Discord or your own webhookSwoopa app, email
Share alerts with a teamTelegram channels and groups, DiscordNot listed
AI deal and scam analysisNoYes
Searches on the entry plan127 (Facebook only)
Entry price$19.99/mo$28/mo on 12 months, or $47/mo
Free trial7 days7 days
Marketplace login neededNoNot listed

Swoopa details from getswoopa.com/pricing on 20 October 2026. “Not listed” means Swoopa’s site doesn’t say.

Why Buyers Pick Lotify over Swoopa

Lower price, no long term

Swoopa’s Go plan is $47 a month, or $28 a month if you commit for 12 months, and covers Facebook Marketplace only. Lotify Pro is $19.99 a month for up to 12 searches across every marketplace it supports.

Alerts in Telegram or Discord

Lotify sends alerts to Telegram, so they reach your phone, laptop and tablet at once, or to a Discord server or your own webhook. Swoopa delivers through its own app and email.

Built for teams

Post alerts to a Telegram channel or group, or a Discord channel, and the whole buying team sees a car or a deal at the same moment.

European marketplaces

Besides Facebook Marketplace and eBay, Lotify watches Vinted, OLX, Willhaben, AUTO.RIA and DIM.RIA, which Swoopa does not cover.

When Swoopa Is the Better Choice

Swoopa is a good product, and for some buyers it is the right one. If most of your deals come from Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji or Nextdoor, Lotify can’t help with those sites today.

Swoopa also bundles AI features Lotify doesn’t offer: deal evaluation, scam filtering, an AI negotiator and, on Nitro, price-drop alerts and VIN and title detection for cars. Dealerships get a dedicated program.

What the price difference looks like

Watching Facebook Marketplace with 7 searches costs $336 a year on Swoopa Go with a 12-month commitment, or $564 a year paying monthly. Lotify Pro is $239.88 a year paying monthly, with up to 12 searches that can also cover eBay, Vinted and OLX.

Lotify Plans, Month to Month

Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Cancel at any time.

Pro
  • Up to 12 active alerts

  • Unlimited Telegram channels

  • Watermark-free notifications

Track listings in real-time. Set keywords, categories or other filters.

Pro Max
  • Up to 30 active alerts

  • Unlimited Telegram channels

  • Watermark-free notifications

  • Priority support

Business-grade monitoring. We'll notify you the moment your target items appear.

Enterprise
  • Unlimited alert slots

  • White-label & branded

  • Onboarding & training

  • Advanced integrations

  • Priority support

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lotify a good Swoopa alternative?

Yes, if you buy on Facebook Marketplace or eBay, want alerts in Telegram and prefer paying month to month. Swoopa remains the better fit if you depend on Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree or Nextdoor, or want its AI negotiation and dealer tools.

How much does Swoopa cost?

As of October 2026, Swoopa lists three plans. Go: $47 a month, or $28 a month with a 12-month commitment, Facebook Marketplace only, 7 searches. Turbo: $144 a month, or $99 a month with a 6-month commitment, all marketplaces, 16 searches. Nitro: $352 a month, or $199 a month with a 6-month commitment, all marketplaces, 22 searches. Each starts with a 7-day trial.

How much does Lotify cost?

Pro is $19.99 a month for up to 12 active searches, Pro Max is $39.99 a month for up to 30, and Enterprise is priced individually with unlimited searches. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial and can be cancelled at any time.

Which marketplaces does each one cover?

Swoopa covers Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, Gumtree, Nextdoor and eBay. Lotify covers Facebook Marketplace, eBay (US, UK, Germany, Canada, Italy), Vinted (six countries), OLX (seven countries), Willhaben, AUTO.RIA and DIM.RIA.

Does Lotify have a mobile app like Swoopa?

Lotify runs inside Telegram as a bot and a mini app, so the Telegram app on your phone is the Lotify app. There is nothing else to install, and alerts also appear on Telegram for desktop and web.

Can I use Lotify for car flipping like Swoopa?

Yes. Car buyers use Lotify to watch Facebook Marketplace and eBay Motors, and in Ukraine AUTO.RIA and OLX, with make, model, price and location filters. Swoopa adds car-specific extras such as VIN and title detection on its top plan.

Do I need to give Lotify my Facebook login?

No. Lotify never asks for your Facebook password and never acts on your account. You contact sellers yourself from the listing link in each alert.

Try Lotify Next to Swoopa

Run the same Facebook Marketplace search in both for a week and see which alert reaches you first.