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Shown

Marketing strategists and small businesses, not big enterprises.

Checked 5 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at from $29 per month Includes three campaigns, thirty creatives, and three team members.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web, API
Best for Small businesses & marketing strategists
Not for Large enterprises with extensive advertising budgets

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Shown automates ad campaigns across multiple platforms for small businesses. It excels in simplicity but may be pricey for larger operations with extensive needs.

✓What it does well

Auto-OptimizationAI optimizes your ad campaigns around the clock across all major platforms.
Multi-platform SupportSupports ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, YouTube and more.
Free TrialA free trial is available to get started without a credit card.

✕Where it falls short

Limited CustomizationCustomizations beyond basic optimizations are limited and may require additional fees.
No Offline FeaturesDoes not offer offline advertising campaign management or reporting.
Higher Costs for Bigger BusinessesThe more advanced plan is pricier and may not be cost-effective for large enterprises.

Key features

AI-Generated Copy & CreativesCreates AI-generated ad copy and images automatically.
All-in-One DashboardOffers a single dashboard to manage all your campaigns across different platforms.
Ad Accounts Management (Optional)Manages ad accounts for you, simplifying budget management and payments.
Offline CampaignsManages offline advertising campaigns.

Questions about Shown

What does Shown do?

Shown automates ad campaigns across multiple platforms for small businesses. It creates AI-generated ad copy and images automatically, manages all campaigns from a single dashboard, and can optionally manage ad accounts to simplify budget management and payments.

Which ad platforms does Shown support?

Shown supports ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, YouTube and more. Its AI optimizes campaigns around the clock across all of these platforms, which the reviewer lists among the tool's main strengths.

How much does Shown cost?

Shown's Starter Plan costs $29 per month, is free for 7 days, and includes 3 campaigns, 30 creatives and three team members. The Advanced Plan costs $120 per month for twenty campaigns, three hundred creatives and ten team members, and the trial needs no credit card.

Who is Shown best for?

Toolio lists Shown as best for small businesses and marketing strategists, and not for large enterprises with extensive advertising budgets. The reviewer says it excels in simplicity, and Toolio scores it 4.0 out of 5 after real use by Alex.

What are the downsides of Shown?

Customizations beyond basic optimizations are limited in Shown and may require additional fees. The reviewer also notes that the more advanced plan is pricier and may not be cost-effective for large enterprises with extensive needs.

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