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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149 per month
No pricing available
AdStage
Star Rating
(95)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Ads
Star Rating
(1,996)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AdsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Ads excels in providing targeted reach and real-time analytics, which are crucial for effective lead generation. Users appreciate the platform's ability to control budgets and optimize keywords, making it a preferred choice for B2B clients looking for high-intent leads.
- Users say that AdStage shines in its ease of use and customer support. Many find it incredibly simple to pull account and campaign data into Google Sheets, allowing for customized dashboards and in-depth analysis, which saves significant time each month.
- Reviewers mention that Google Ads has a robust set of features, including PMAX campaigns that enhance brand awareness and drive impressions. This versatility is often highlighted as a key advantage for businesses looking to maximize their advertising impact.
- According to verified reviews, AdStage users appreciate the platform's streamlined workflow for managing multiple advertising accounts. The ability to consolidate efforts into one platform has reportedly saved users days of work each month, showcasing its efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Ads has a higher overall satisfaction score, AdStage's quality of support is notably strong, with users praising the responsiveness and reliability of their customer success managers, which contributes to a solid customer experience.
- Users report that Google Ads provides a more comprehensive set of advanced targeting options compared to AdStage, which is essential for advertisers looking to reach specific demographics effectively. This capability is often cited as a reason for choosing Google Ads over other platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AdStage
Report
Starting at $149
per month
Plans based on monthly ad spend
- Unlimited, customizable dashboards
- Support Center
- Chat & Email Support
Google Ads
No pricing availableFree Trial
AdStage
Free Trial is available
Google Ads
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
84
8.7
1,695
Ease of Use
8.3
84
7.5
1,699
Ease of Setup
8.3
50
7.3
896
Ease of Admin
8.9
50
7.8
859
Quality of Support
9.6
77
7.4
1,583
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
48
8.1
840
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
87
7.7
1,675
Features by Category
Campaign Management & Optimization
7.2
15
8.5
1389
8.6
21
7.8
1322
Feature Not Available
8.2
1369
7.9
16
8.0
1151
Feature Not Available
7.3
1000
7.4
16
7.7
1122
7.8
17
8.2
1345
7.0
10
6.9
874
7.6
12
8.1
1122
7.6
7
8.0
999
8.5
25
8.0
1342
Analytics & Administration
8.9
29
8.4
1379
8.8
24
7.9
1241
9.1
38
8.2
1357
Platform
8.3
22
7.9
881
8.6
28
7.9
1230
8.2
30
7.8
1232
8.9
30
8.4
1265
8.7
34
8.6
1345
8.8
27
8.5
1105
8.3
26
8.2
1080
8.8
15
8.4
964
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Functionality
8.7(won by default)
43
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.8(won by default)
48
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
42
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
32
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
21
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
36
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
30
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
19
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
7
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
5
Not enough data
Targeting
8.8(won by default)
26
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
19
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
21
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
18
Not enough data
Platform
8.4(won by default)
37
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
46
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
42
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
46
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
35
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
41
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
38
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
20
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
40
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
8.6
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AdStage and Google Ads are categorized as Paid Search Advertising
Unique Categories
AdStage is categorized as Social Media Advertising and Marketing Analytics
Google Ads has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AdStage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Ads
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
56.5%
Computer Software
8.7%
Internet
5.4%
Retail
3.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
2.2%
Other
23.9%
Marketing and Advertising
27.0%
Computer Software
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Internet
3.9%
Retail
2.9%
Other
51.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
HOW DOES ADSTAGE CALCULATE MY MONTHLY SPEND?
1 Comment
Official Response from AdStage
AdStage calculates your monthly spend every night, and looks back at the last 30 days of spend to come up with the total. This total can always be monitored...Read more
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF MY TRIAL?
1 Comment
Official Response from AdStage
At the end of your AdStage trial, you will be taken to the billing page in the event you would like to purchase any AdStage products. If you do not purchase...Read more
WHAT IF I SPEND MORE THAN $250K IN A MONTH?
1 Comment
Official Response from AdStage
Each AdStage product has a monthly overage fee for spends greater than $250K. These are all listed on the pricing page under the Elite tiers. Read more
How many Google Ads per page?
3 Comments
OB
Previously, you can only add up to 3 ads unit on a page. However now, it has changed.
You can have ads displayed on your webpage as much as you want...Read more
What is the best we use Google ad more efficiently
3 Comments
AM
Google Ads are comprised of two different advertising networks – the Search Network and the Display Network.
The Search Network consists of text ads that...Read more
What does Google ads include?
3 Comments
MO
You will waste a lot of money and time before realizing how important negative keywords are at stopping waste because nobody from Google / Alphabet ever...Read more
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