# CS2, SmartBug Media vs Marketing Automation Corp Comparison | | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 93 | 213 | 75 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (64.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $5,000.00 | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### CS2 Pros: - Expertise (19 reviews) - Experience (14 reviews) Cons: - Communication Issues (2 reviews) - Time Zone Issues (2 reviews) ### SmartBug Media Pros: - Helpful (64 reviews) - Expertise (53 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (13 reviews) - Inefficient Scheduling (7 reviews) ### Marketing Automation Corp Pros: - Helpful (9 reviews) - Customer Support (7 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (2 reviews) - Expensive Pricing (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Quality of Work** | 9.8 (71 reviews) | 9.5 (180 reviews) | 9.6 (62 reviews) | | **Responsiveness** | 9.7 (71 reviews) | 9.6 (180 reviews) | 9.6 (62 reviews) | | **Expertise of Team** | 9.8 (71 reviews) | 9.6 (179 reviews) | 9.6 (62 reviews) | | **Execution Ability** | 9.8 (71 reviews) | 9.5 (176 reviews) | 9.5 (62 reviews) | | **Communication Skills** | 9.8 (71 reviews) | 9.7 (179 reviews) | 9.6 (62 reviews) | | **Professionalism** | 9.9 (71 reviews) | 9.7 (180 reviews) | 9.8 (62 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (72 reviews) | 9.6 (185 reviews) | 9.7 (61 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CS2 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SmartBug Media #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: HubSpot Onboarding Price: Starting at $5,000.00 Description: Complete HubSpot setup, configuration, and training for your team. Key Features: - Complete portal configuration including teams, permissions, and tracking setup for your chosen Hub(s) - Custom automation setup including lifecycle stages, lead routing, and workflow development - Integration with key platforms including social accounts, ad platforms and more [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartbug/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### Marketing Automation Corp #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Professional Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Marketing Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Ecosystem Service Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Marketing Strategy | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | 9.9/10 | 6 | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Other Platform Features | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contract Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contract Compliance** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations / APIs** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **CS2** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartBug Media** | N/A | N/A | | **Marketing Automation Corp** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (4):** [Marketing Automation Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-automation-consulting), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services), [Salesforce Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-consulting-services), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy) **Unique to CS2 (5):** [Revenue Operations Services ](https://www.g2.com/categories/revenue-operations-services), [Account-Based Marketing Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/account-based-marketing-agencies), [Adobe Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/adobe-consulting-services), [Drift Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/drift-consulting), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services) **Unique to SmartBug Media (11):** [Google Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-consulting-services), [Shopify Marketing Experts ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-marketing-experts), [Shopify Setup Experts](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-setup-experts), [Sales Training Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [WordPress Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-developers), [Website Design Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-design), [PR Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-firms), [Branding Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/branding-agencies), [PPC Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/ppc-services), [SEO Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/seo-services) **Unique to Marketing Automation Corp (3):** [Adobe Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/adobe-consulting-services), [Oracle Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/oracle-consulting-services), [Microsoft Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-consulting-services) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CS2 | SmartBug Media | Marketing Automation Corp | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 7.4% | 54.9% | 26.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 80.2% | 32.4% | 64.8% | | **Enterprise** | 12.3% | 12.7% | 8.5% | ### By Industry #### CS2 - **Computer Software:** 57.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7% - **Financial Services:** 4.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.7% - **E-Learning:** 3.5% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.4% - **Telecommunications:** 1.2% - **Security and Investigations:** 1.2% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.2% - **Other:** 3.5% #### SmartBug Media - **Computer Software:** 8.7% - **Financial Services:** 8.7% - **Construction:** 7.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.8% - **Consumer Services:** 4.3% - **Retail:** 3.9% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.4% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.4% - **Other:** 40.6% #### Marketing Automation Corp - **Computer Software:** 14.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5% - **Financial Services:** 6.8% - **Higher Education:** 6.8% - **Medical Devices:** 6.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.7% - **Other:** 36.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CS2 - [Winning by Design](https://www.g2.com/products/winning-by-design/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (761 reviews) - [Salesforce Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-customer-success/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (387 reviews) - [KlientBoost](https://www.g2.com/products/klientboost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews) - [memoryBlue](https://www.g2.com/products/memoryblue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (309 reviews) - [INFUSE](https://www.g2.com/products/infusemedia-infuse/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews) - [SmartSites](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (253 reviews) - [webdew](https://www.g2.com/products/webdew/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (223 reviews) - [WebFX](https://www.g2.com/products/webfx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Otter PR](https://www.g2.com/products/otter-pr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews) ### Alternatives to SmartBug Media - [SmartSites](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (253 reviews) - [KlientBoost](https://www.g2.com/products/klientboost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (397 reviews) - [The Free Website Guys](https://www.g2.com/products/the-free-website-guys/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1350 reviews) - [Winning by Design](https://www.g2.com/products/winning-by-design/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (761 reviews) - [Salesforce Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-customer-success/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (387 reviews) - [JB Sales](https://www.g2.com/products/jb-sales/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (410 reviews) - [SuccessCOACHING](https://www.g2.com/products/successcoaching/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (942 reviews) - [memoryBlue](https://www.g2.com/products/memoryblue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (309 reviews) - [INFUSE](https://www.g2.com/products/infusemedia-infuse/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews) - [WebFX](https://www.g2.com/products/webfx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (203 reviews) ### Alternatives to Marketing Automation Corp - [Salesforce Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-customer-success/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (387 reviews) - [memoryBlue](https://www.g2.com/products/memoryblue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (309 reviews) - [SmartSites](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (253 reviews) - [webdew](https://www.g2.com/products/webdew/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (223 reviews) - [WebFX](https://www.g2.com/products/webfx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Western Computer](https://www.g2.com/products/western-computer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Otter PR](https://www.g2.com/products/otter-pr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews) - [CIENCE](https://www.g2.com/products/cience/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews) --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cs2-cs2-vs-smartbug-vs-marketing-automation-corp)