Compare Motion Software and Smartly

At a Glance
Motion
Motion
Star Rating
(111)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Smartly
Smartly
Star Rating
(467)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Smartly excels in customer support, with users highlighting the "beneficial and resourceful support" they receive, making it a strong choice for those who value assistance during their campaigns.
  • Users say that Motion stands out for its ability to quickly surface creative insights, allowing for efficient analysis of performance metrics alongside creative elements, which can significantly enhance decision-making processes.
  • According to verified reviews, Smartly is praised for its ease of use and deployment, with one user mentioning how it saves time when uploading multiple creatives to platforms like Facebook, making it ideal for businesses with high-volume advertising needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Motion's interface allows for seamless review of ad creatives alongside key performance indicators, which simplifies the analysis process and reduces the need to switch between different platforms or spreadsheets.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Smartly has a strong offering in ad templates and automated ad creation, Motion's features in these areas are perceived as less robust, indicating a potential area for improvement for users focused on creative production.
  • Users report that Motion's setup process is notably easier, with a score reflecting its user-friendly onboarding experience, which can be a significant advantage for teams looking to get started quickly without extensive training.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Motion
No pricing available
Smartly
Self-Serve + Support
% Fee
of Media Spend
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Free Trial
Motion
No trial information available
Smartly
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
44
8.5
384
Ease of Use
8.6
44
8.3
386
Ease of Setup
9.0
34
8.3
177
Ease of Admin
9.3
12
8.3
177
Quality of Support
9.0
38
9.3
379
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
8.9
175
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
44
8.6
380
Features by Category
Creative Management PlatformsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
7.0
33
8.5
68
Authoring Tools
6.5
11
8.5
56
5.6
9
7.8
23
6.8
11
8.5
55
4.8
9
8.2
31
Agentic AI - Creative Management Platforms
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Testing Tools
7.1
12
8.6
44
8.0
15
8.8
53
Publishing Tools
6.7
10
Feature Not Available
6.5
9
Feature Not Available
7.3
11
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.6
359
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
8.8
19
Video Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
67
Agentic AI - Video 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
Not enough data
8.2
319
Not enough data
8.5
316
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
283
Not enough data
7.7
237
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
8.0
160
Not enough data
8.1
210
Not enough data
8.2
272
Not enough data
8.5
295
Not enough data
8.3
192
Not enough data
7.9
140
Not enough data
8.2
150
Targeting
Not enough data
8.8
311
Not enough data
8.9
292
Not enough data
8.9
287
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.4
272
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.3
310
Not enough data
8.5
260
Not enough data
8.3
278
Not enough data
8.4
257
Not enough data
8.6
222
Not enough data
8.2
273
Social Media AdvertisingHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
Not enough data
8.3
366
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
8.2
26
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
Not enough data
8.7
285
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.2
319
Not enough data
8.5
316
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
283
Not enough data
7.7
237
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
8.0
160
Not enough data
8.1
210
Not enough data
8.2
272
Not enough data
8.5
295
Not enough data
8.3
192
Not enough data
7.9
140
Not enough data
8.2
150
Targeting
Not enough data
8.8
311
Not enough data
8.9
292
Not enough data
8.9
287
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.4
272
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.3
310
Not enough data
8.5
260
Not enough data
8.3
278
Not enough data
8.4
257
Not enough data
8.6
222
Not enough data
8.2
273
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Motion
Motion
Smartly
Smartly
Motion and Smartly are categorized as Creative Management Platforms
Unique Categories
Motion
Motion has no unique categories
Smartly
Smartly is categorized as Video Advertising and Social Media Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Motion
Motion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
52.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Smartly
Smartly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Motion
Motion
Marketing and Advertising
35.4%
Retail
8.3%
Consumer Goods
8.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
6.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.3%
Other
35.4%
Smartly
Smartly
Marketing and Advertising
18.1%
Retail
13.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.2%
Apparel & Fashion
7.3%
Food & Beverages
5.6%
Other
47.5%
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Discussions
Motion
Motion Discussions
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Motion has no discussions with answers
Smartly
Smartly Discussions
What is your favorite feature of Smartly? How are you utilizing it to drop your CPA?
1 Comment
AM
I think the dinamyc ads through image templates are a powerful feature but requires a lot of work. If you want something quick, I suggest you to try these...Read more
Would you add the option of creating reach and frequency campaigns?
1 Comment
Angel M.
AM
I think it is not available since Smartly is focus on performance. R&F campaigns reserves inventory paying a fixed CPM but I guess you can create this kind...Read more
what is the best use-case of smartly you have seen in the industry?
1 Comment
Jeff C.
JC
There are so many great use cases of our platform that it is hard to pick just one as the best! But being able to customize, personalize, and localize...Read more