Comparison
GetAds vs Penji
Penji is a flat-rate design subscription. GetAds is a performance creative system built for teams running paid media. Here is how they compare, including where Penji is the better call.
Penji details checked against its public pricing page on November 13, 2026.
The short answer
Which one fits you?
Why we are different
Built by a performance agency
GetAds comes from the performance agency world. We live in paid media, so we know what makes an ad work. Before GetAds existed, we tried many of the creative services out there. In our experience, their designers did not understand performance creative, psychology and direct response well enough to make ads that actually performed.
Heavily vetted
Every designer is vetted before they join the team. Skill alone is not enough.
Trained in-house
Designers are trained internally on performance creative, consumer psychology and direct response before they touch any client work.
Built from experience
We got burned by similar services, so we built the process we wished existed.
Side by side
GetAds vs Penji, at a glance
| GetAds | Penji | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1,750 per month (Launch) | $995 per month (Essentials) |
| Plans | Launch $1,750, Core $3,250, Scale $5,250 | Essentials $995, Agency Partner $1,995, Dedicated Team $4,500 |
| Commitment | Billed monthly. No contract. Cancel anytime by email | No contracts, cancel anytime. 15% off quarterly and 20% off yearly billing |
| Guarantee | 14-day money-back guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Stated turnaround | 2 to 3 business days (Launch), about 48 business hours (Core), 24 to 48 business hours (Scale) | 1 business day (Essentials), same day (Agency Partner), real-time collaboration (Dedicated Team) |
| Video | Static and video ad creative on every plan | Locked on Essentials. Short-form included on Agency Partner, long-form limited. Both on Dedicated Team |
| Active work at once | 1, 2 or 4 active requests, plus an optional Capacity+ add-on | 2, 3 or 4 active projects |
| Focus | Performance ad creative is our core. We also handle email, organic social and print | General design subscription that includes ad creatives |
| Strategy and AI | Optional Slack Creative Ops with a lead creative strategist. Optional Gen-AI Heavy for AI-native variations, UGC-style videos and voiceovers | Project Manager (Essentials), Art Director (Agency Partner), Senior Art Director pod (Dedicated Team) |
Penji information comes from penji.co/pricing and may change. Confirm current terms with Penji before you decide.
Where GetAds wins
Built for paid media
Video on every plan
Static and video ad creative are included from Launch up. Penji locks video on its entry plan.
Made for performance ads
Our whole system is built around producing and iterating ad creative for Meta, TikTok, Google and more, not general design requests.
Creative strategy on tap
Add Slack Creative Ops for a private channel and a lead creative strategist who helps with briefs, scripts and storyboards.
AI-native variations
Add Gen-AI Heavy to any plan for AI-native ad variations, UGC-style videos, voiceovers and AI product visuals.
You own the files
Full source files are included on every plan, so your creative stays yours, even if you leave.
Ads first, more when you need it
Ad creative is what we are known for. We can also handle email, organic social and print materials.
Be honest about fit
When Penji is the better call
We would rather you pick the right partner than the wrong one. Penji is a better match in a few situations.
- Your budget is tight. Penji's entry plan is $995 a month, below GetAds Launch.
- You want a longer guarantee. Penji lists 30 days. GetAds lists 14.
- You want the fastest stated turnaround at the entry level. Penji lists 1 business day on Essentials.
- Your needs are general design, not mainly paid media creative.
If you are scaling paid social and need more tested concepts, video included, and a team that thinks in performance creative, GetAds is built for that. We do not manage ad accounts or media buying, so your media buyer stays in charge of spend.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Penji cost compared to GetAds?
Penji's pricing page lists three plans: Essentials at $995 a month, Agency Partner at $1,995 and Dedicated Team at $4,500, with 15% off quarterly and 20% off yearly billing. GetAds plans are $1,750, $3,250 and $5,250 a month, billed monthly with no contract. Penji is cheaper at entry.
Does Penji include video?
According to Penji's pricing page, video is locked on the Essentials plan, short-form video is included on Agency Partner with long-form limited, and both are included on Dedicated Team. GetAds includes static and video ad creative on every plan.
Which has the better guarantee, GetAds or Penji?
Penji lists a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. GetAds offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on every monthly plan. Both are no-contract and cancel anytime.
Is GetAds a good Penji alternative for performance ad creative?
Yes, for teams whose main need is high-volume static and video ads for paid media. GetAds is built around performance creative and offers an optional lead creative strategist and AI-native variations. Penji is a broader, lower-priced design subscription.
What makes GetAds different from other creative services?
GetAds comes from the performance agency world. Every designer is heavily vetted and trained in-house on performance creative, psychology and direct response before touching any client work. We built that process after trying other creative services and finding that their designers often did not understand what makes ads perform.
Can GetAds also do email, organic social and print?
Yes. Ad creative is what we are best known for, but GetAds can also handle email design, organic social content and print materials. If you need any of these, mention it when you get started and we will confirm how it fits your plan.
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