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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 plansMarin Software
Star Rating
(453)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Marin SoftwareSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Marin Software excels in Paid Keyword Optimization with a score of 8.2, while AdStage falls behind at 7.2. Reviewers mention that Marin's tools provide more robust options for managing keyword bids effectively.
- Reviewers mention that AdStage shines in Quality of Support, scoring an impressive 9.6 compared to Marin's 7.7. Users on G2 highlight the responsiveness and helpfulness of AdStage's support team as a key advantage.
- G2 users report that AdStage offers superior Analytics & Administration features, particularly in Ad and Conversion Tracking with a score of 8.9, while Marin only scores 7.9. Users appreciate the depth of insights provided by AdStage's tracking capabilities.
- Users say that Marin Software has a slight edge in Bid Rules with a score of 8.0, compared to AdStage's 8.6. However, reviewers mention that AdStage's bid management features are more user-friendly and intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that AdStage's Social Functionality is significantly better, scoring 8.7 against Marin's 7.0. Users appreciate the seamless integration of social media campaigns within AdStage's platform.
- Users on G2 report that Marin Software's Scenario Planning feature, scoring 6.8, is less effective compared to AdStage's offerings, which are noted for their flexibility and ease of use in planning campaigns.
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
Marin Software
No pricing availableFree Trial
AdStage
Free Trial is available
Marin Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
84
7.6
419
Ease of Use
8.3
84
7.6
419
Ease of Setup
8.3
50
7.1
246
Ease of Admin
8.9
50
7.8
251
Quality of Support
9.6
77
7.7
412
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
48
8.0
250
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
87
6.9
415
Features by Category
Channel Functionality
Not enough data
7.3
91
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Display 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
Campaign Management
8.8
48
8.0
169
8.5
42
8.3
167
8.9
32
7.9
147
8.0
31
8.1
163
Feature Not Available
8.1
155
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
95
8.5
21
8.0
114
8.8
36
8.1
142
8.1
30
7.6
144
8.1
19
7.4
89
8.6
7
7.7
47
8.7
5
7.7
52
Targeting
8.8
26
8.0
135
8.3
19
7.9
121
8.4
21
7.6
136
8.2
18
7.6
113
Platform
8.4
37
7.9
131
8.9
46
8.4
152
9.1
42
8.6
154
8.4
46
8.1
155
8.8
35
8.4
136
8.7
41
7.9
143
8.8
38
8.2
140
8.9
20
8.2
112
8.6
40
8.1
145
Campaign Management & Optimization
7.2
15
8.2
326
8.6
21
8.0
321
Feature Not Available
7.3
310
7.9
16
7.6
253
Feature Not Available
6.8
207
7.4
16
7.8
293
7.8
17
7.3
272
7.0
10
6.0
179
7.6
12
6.3
291
7.6
7
7.3
173
8.5
25
7.7
304
Analytics & Administration
8.9
29
7.9
311
8.8
24
7.5
261
9.1
38
8.2
326
Platform
8.3
22
7.6
235
8.6
28
7.6
302
8.2
30
7.6
299
8.9
30
8.3
308
8.7
34
7.5
329
8.8
27
8.1
283
8.3
26
7.7
283
8.8
15
7.9
214
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
87
Agentic AI - Mobile 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
Campaign Management
8.8
48
8.0
169
8.5
42
8.3
167
8.9
32
7.9
147
8.0
31
8.1
163
Feature Not Available
8.1
155
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
95
8.5
21
8.0
114
8.8
36
8.1
142
8.1
30
7.6
144
8.1
19
7.4
89
8.6
7
7.7
47
8.7
5
7.7
52
Targeting
8.8
26
8.0
135
8.3
19
7.9
121
8.4
21
7.6
136
8.2
18
7.6
113
Mobile
Not enough data
8.0
91
8.6
7
7.7
47
8.7
5
7.7
52
Platform
8.4
37
7.9
131
8.9
46
8.4
152
9.1
42
8.6
154
8.4
46
8.1
155
8.8
35
8.4
136
8.7
41
7.9
143
8.8
38
8.2
140
8.9
20
8.2
112
8.6
40
8.1
145
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 1.7)
43
7.0
68
Campaign Management
8.8(won by 0.8)
48
8.0
169
8.5(won by 0.2)
42
8.3
167
8.9(won by 1.0)
32
7.9
147
8.0
31
8.1(won by 0.1)
163
Feature Not Available
8.1(won by default)
155
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9(won by default)
95
8.5(won by 0.5)
21
8.0
114
8.8(won by 0.7)
36
8.1
142
8.1(won by 0.5)
30
7.6
144
8.1(won by 0.7)
19
7.4
89
8.6(won by 0.9)
7
7.7
47
8.7(won by 1.0)
5
7.7
52
Targeting
8.8(won by 0.8)
26
8.0
135
8.3(won by 0.4)
19
7.9
121
8.4(won by 0.8)
21
7.6
136
8.2(won by 0.6)
18
7.6
113
Platform
8.4(won by 0.5)
37
7.9
131
8.9(won by 0.5)
46
8.4
152
9.1(won by 0.5)
42
8.6
154
8.4(won by 0.3)
46
8.1
155
8.8(won by 0.4)
35
8.4
136
8.7(won by 0.8)
41
7.9
143
8.8(won by 0.6)
38
8.2
140
8.9(won by 0.7)
20
8.2
112
8.6(won by 0.5)
40
8.1
145
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Retail Media Advertising Platforms
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
Agentic AI - Cross-Channel 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
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 Marin Software are categorized as Social Media Advertising and Paid Search Advertising
Unique Categories
AdStage is categorized as Marketing Analytics
Marin Software is categorized as Retail Media Advertising Platforms, Cross-Channel Advertising, Mobile Advertising, and Display Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AdStage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Marin Software
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
51.0%
Internet
7.3%
Retail
7.0%
Financial Services
4.8%
Information Technology and Services
2.5%
Other
27.4%
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
Marin Software has no discussions with answers
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