# Melissa Global Address Verification vs Smarty Comparison | | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 184 | 316 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | Free Trial Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Melissa Global Address Verification **Not enough data** ### Smarty Pros: - Ease of Use (50 reviews) - Address Validation (43 reviews) Cons: - Address Issues (13 reviews) - API Issues (7 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (150 reviews) | 9.2 (234 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (152 reviews) | 9.3 (238 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (84 reviews) | 9.1 (189 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 9.1 (154 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (136 reviews) | 9.1 (194 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (76 reviews) | 9.3 (155 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (145 reviews) | 8.5 (221 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Melissa Global Address Verification #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Melissa Account Price: Free Trial Description: Address validation & customer data cleansing including CASS & DPV certified address validation for businesses processing US or Global data. Key Features: - Multisource accuracy beyond USPS data - Melissa Address Keys *MAK* - Postal Certified Engines Supported Globally [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/melissa-global-address-verification/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Smarty #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: US Autocomplete Pro Price: Free Trial Per Month Description: Lighting fast US autocomplete API that suggests real, standardized and validated addresses. Key Features: - Predicts PO Boxes, APOs, FPOs - Predicts apartment numbers, suites, unit numbers - Immediately provides address suggestions beginning with first keystroke [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Melissa Global Address Verification** | N/A | N/A | | **Smarty** | 9.3/10 | 15 | #### Data Management | Feature | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 9.7 (15 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | | **Publishing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | ### Address Verification | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Melissa Global Address Verification** | 8.4/10 | 65 | | **Smarty** | 8.3/10 | 184 | #### Management | Feature | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Scheduled Data Checks** | 8.2 (31 reviews) | 8.0 (98 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 7.9 (100 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Address Verification** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 9.2 (177 reviews) | | **Automation** | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (140 reviews) | | **Cleansing** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.5 (133 reviews) | | **International Verification** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 7.5 (101 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Address Verification Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/address-verification) **Unique to Smarty (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Melissa Global Address Verification | Smarty | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 42.1% | 51.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.2% | 37.8% | | **Enterprise** | 19.7% | 10.9% | ### By Industry #### Melissa Global Address Verification - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3% - **Financial Services:** 6.3% - **Real Estate:** 6.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.0% - **Insurance:** 3.4% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.4% - **Utilities:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3% - **Other:** 48.3% #### Smarty - **Computer Software:** 10.3% - **Financial Services:** 8.3% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.4% - **Retail:** 5.8% - **Telecommunications:** 5.1% - **Insurance:** 4.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.5% - **Real Estate:** 3.5% - **Consumer Services:** 2.6% - **Other:** 45.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Melissa Global Address Verification - [PostGrid Address Verification](https://www.g2.com/products/postgrid-address-verification/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (178 reviews) - [Loqate](https://www.g2.com/products/gbg-plc-loqate/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (46 reviews) - 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We can help you over the phone, via chat or email..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/melissa-global-address-verification-vs-smarty-smarty)