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Fluency Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users find Fluency's ease of use makes managing multiple accounts and budgets a breeze. (69 mentions)
Users commend the exceptional customer support from Fluency, appreciating their professionalism and assistance throughout projects. (59 mentions)
Users enjoy the ease of campaign implementation with Fluency, allowing for more focus on other campaigns. (45 mentions)
Users highlight the efficiency of Fluency, significantly enhancing performance in managing multi-account paid media. (45 mentions)
Users appreciate the time-saving features of Fluency, allowing efficient budget management and increased productivity for teams. (45 mentions)
Users value the time-saving automation in Fluency, enhancing campaign management and budgeting efficiency across platforms. (39 mentions)
Users find the steep learning curve of Fluency daunting, requiring extensive time and effort for effective use. (45 mentions)
Users struggle with the steep learning curve of Fluency, finding initial setup and customization quite challenging. (33 mentions)
Users experience navigation issues with Fluency, finding it cumbersome to manage tasks and settings efficiently. (24 mentions)
Users find Fluency's poor usability frustrating, citing a cluttered interface and cumbersome processes for managing tasks. (18 mentions)
Users find Fluency's limited features frustrating, especially regarding campaign changes and compatibility with other platforms. (16 mentions)
Users face a complex setup process that necessitates extensive training and navigating multiple sections for adjustments. (15 mentions)
Users find the interface not intuitive, leading to a challenging learning curve before gaining efficiency with Fluency. (13 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Fluency

1. Ease of Use
Users find Fluency's ease of use makes managing multiple accounts and budgets a breeze.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Innovative Product still in the works!"

What do you like about Fluency?

I like the ease of Fluency especially with budget management!

Gabby B.
GB

Gabby B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"Fluency Review"

What do you like about Fluency?

I love how its very easy to use and makes having a large number of accounts easy to manage

2. Customer Support
Users commend the exceptional customer support from Fluency, appreciating their professionalism and assistance throughout projects.
See 59 mentions

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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Solution to Creating & Managing Ads at Scale"

What do you like about Fluency?

Fluency is a fantastic platform for creating complex campaign structures at scale. If you are managing the PPC media strategy for a franchise or have

Jackson M.
JM

Jackson M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A Great Tool That Makes Digital Marketing A Breeze"

What do you like about Fluency?

Fluency is a cutting-edge tool that helps me see all of my accounts in one place and easily manage them. Within a few moments, I can make the necessar

3. Campaign Management
Users enjoy the ease of campaign implementation with Fluency, allowing for more focus on other campaigns.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Solution to Creating & Managing Ads at Scale"

What do you like about Fluency?

Fluency is a fantastic platform for creating complex campaign structures at scale. If you are managing the PPC media strategy for a franchise or have

Kyle O.
KO

Kyle O.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great solution for advertising consolidation"

What do you like about Fluency?

The ability to scale by giving our analysts more time to create campaigns. The ease of campaign implementation helps us allocate more time to other ca

4. Efficiency
Users highlight the efficiency of Fluency, significantly enhancing performance in managing multi-account paid media.
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Greg P.
GP

Greg P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fluency is the Solution for Enterprise Scaling"

What do you like about Fluency?

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is THE feature for this platform. It allows users to build blueprints for repeatable processes that save time without

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fluency Review"

What do you like about Fluency?

I like the budget management feature. All edits and management can be done straight in Backpack and pushed to a respective platform.

5. Time-saving
Users appreciate the time-saving features of Fluency, allowing efficient budget management and increased productivity for teams.
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Greg P.
GP

Greg P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fluency is the Solution for Enterprise Scaling"

What do you like about Fluency?

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is THE feature for this platform. It allows users to build blueprints for repeatable processes that save time without

Thomas J.
TJ

Thomas J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Powerful tool for clients"

What do you like about Fluency?

Fluency is awesome for our client's. I specifically love the use of the pacing for budgets. It ensures that budgets spend evenly throughout the month

6. Automation
Users value the time-saving automation in Fluency, enhancing campaign management and budgeting efficiency across platforms.
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Greg P.
GP

Greg P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fluency is the Solution for Enterprise Scaling"

What do you like about Fluency?

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is THE feature for this platform. It allows users to build blueprints for repeatable processes that save time without

Nathan R.
NR

Nathan R.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Strategy + Efficiency"

What do you like about Fluency?

Even though the platform and mantra of the company revolves around automation and efficiency, the humans behind the wheel at Fluency are the stars of

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Fluency

1. Learning Curve
Users find the steep learning curve of Fluency daunting, requiring extensive time and effort for effective use.
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Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Robust product that can really improve efficiencies."

What do you dislike about Fluency?

It's a complex tool that can be intemidating. Syncing data can be inconsistent and you sometimes dont have insight into why something might look incor

Nick L.
NL

Nick L.

4.0/5

"Streamlined Campaign Management, Proactive Controls"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I find the learning curve associated with the blueprints quite challenging, especially during the initial setup. It involved a significant amount of t

2. Steep Learning Curve
Users struggle with the steep learning curve of Fluency, finding initial setup and customization quite challenging.
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A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Robust product that can really improve efficiencies."

What do you dislike about Fluency?

It's a complex tool that can be intemidating. Syncing data can be inconsistent and you sometimes dont have insight into why something might look incor

Nick L.
NL

Nick L.

4.0/5

"Streamlined Campaign Management, Proactive Controls"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I find the learning curve associated with the blueprints quite challenging, especially during the initial setup. It involved a significant amount of t

3. Navigation Issues
Users experience navigation issues with Fluency, finding it cumbersome to manage tasks and settings efficiently.
See 24 mentions

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Leigh Ann L.
LL

Leigh Ann L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great so far!"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

My least favorite part about Fluency is adding or removing Keywords. The current setup is not very user-friendly and it's hard to do what you want qui

Isaac M.
IM

Isaac M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Lots of possibility and improved efficiency"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

The few areas where we see room for improvement are as follows: some minor tasks like adding or switching out creative assets can be a bit cumbersome

4. Poor Usability
Users find Fluency's poor usability frustrating, citing a cluttered interface and cumbersome processes for managing tasks.
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Leigh Ann L.
LL

Leigh Ann L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great so far!"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

My least favorite part about Fluency is adding or removing Keywords. The current setup is not very user-friendly and it's hard to do what you want qui

Isaac M.
IM

Isaac M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Lots of possibility and improved efficiency"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

The few areas where we see room for improvement are as follows: some minor tasks like adding or switching out creative assets can be a bit cumbersome

5. Limited Features
Users find Fluency's limited features frustrating, especially regarding campaign changes and compatibility with other platforms.
See 16 mentions

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Lauren D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.0/5

"A great pacing problem solve for search campaigns, not as useful on the social side"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

There is a very lengthy training course needed to get up to speed on how to use the platform. It does seem to be a newer tool and bugs or issues arise

Jessie F.
JF

Jessie F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Seems Great So Far"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

There's so many features that I'm unsure abouyt. The locking feature doesn't always make sense. Sometimes I want to make changes directly within the G

6. Complex Setup
Users face a complex setup process that necessitates extensive training and navigating multiple sections for adjustments.
See 15 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Robust product that can really improve efficiencies."

What do you dislike about Fluency?

It's a complex tool that can be intemidating. Syncing data can be inconsistent and you sometimes dont have insight into why something might look incor

Ashley L.
AL

Ashley L.

4.0/5

"Steep Learning Curve, but Essential for Work"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I found setting up Fluency to be pretty difficult initially, as it is primarily used for work.

7. Not Intuitive
Users find the interface not intuitive, leading to a challenging learning curve before gaining efficiency with Fluency.
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Shaun  W.
SW

Shaun W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Fluency for better optimization for Search"

What do you dislike about Fluency?

Fluency for Business has helped streamline parts of our advertising workflow, and the automation tools are definitely useful. However, the platform’s

Nicole C.
NC

Nicole C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Responsive, innovative and vital to our business."

What do you dislike about Fluency?

There can be growing pains but they are minor and always worked through with efficiency and care. The interface can be overwhelming but we are a manag

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Isaac N.
IN
Associate Director
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Automation for Teams, But Pacing Settings Need Improvement"
What do you like best about Fluency?

The automation is great when covering for employees that our out of office. It's nice knowing the pacing is set up in that way. I also like how you can group campaigns together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

The pacing settings are difficult. Google does daily pacing, I wish Fluency would allow daily pacing settings. I think the platform creates a lot more work to keep everything smooth, and errors can go on longer without being detected due to the automation.

I think Fluency would also be more helpful for large scale accounts with analysts making changes in platform. I have a bunch of small accounts and I run the campaigns currently without an analyst under me, it is easier for me to just manage in Google Ads. So that part might be a me problem haha! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Elena P.
EP
Billing and Accounts Assistant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fluency is a lifesaver when it comes to making your social campaigns stay on track"
What do you like best about Fluency?

Fluency makes sure all campaigns follow their pacing strategies and they don't overspend on all social platforms. It is very easy to use and I simply love the ability to generate a custom budget proposal for clients. You can go in to the platform, input your suggested budget increases and it will allow you to download a PDF that you can send to clients for review. Then when the client approves, we can go back into the platform and publish the changes, as they’ll be already inputted and ready to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I like everything but if I have to note one thing is that I would like to be able to manage TikTok campaigns through Fluency sometime in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Angelina D.
AD
Data Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Cross-Platform Ad Data Viewing with Simple Filters"
What do you like best about Fluency?

What I appreciate about Fluency is that it allows you to view your ad data across different platforms. You simply need to use the filter to select the platform you want to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

In my experience, there is no option to bulk download the keyword report when it covers multiple campaigns. As a result, I have to export the keyword report for each campaign individually and then manually combine them, which is quite time-consuming. Additionally, there is no product report feature similar to what Google Ads offers. We are still encountering challenges with the Ad review process. I hope these aspects will be improved so that the platform can offer features more in line with what is already available elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Juan Matthias D.
JD
CEO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great tool for marketers"
What do you like best about Fluency?

What I like best about Fluency is its seamless automation engine that’s specifically built for high-volume, multi-location businesses. It allows us to scale localized digital marketing campaigns across hundreds of locations with a high level of consistency and efficiency. The templating system is robust, making it easy to maintain brand control while still allowing for customization at the local level. Also, the integration with platforms like Google Ads and Meta is incredibly smooth, which saves our team hours of manual work each week. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

While Fluency is powerful, one area that could be improved is the learning curve for new users. The platform offers a lot of advanced features, but it can be overwhelming at first without proper onboarding or documentation. Additionally, while the automation is strong, more granular reporting and analytics capabilities—especially visual dashboards—would make it easier to evaluate performance at both macro and micro levels. Some occasional delays in syncing data with ad platforms have also been a minor challenge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mike Lane of Fluency

Hi Juan, thank you for the thoughtful and detailed feedback—it’s great to hear that Fluency’s automation and templating are helping you scale while maintaining consistency and efficiency. We also appreciate your note on the learning curve; to support users at all levels, our learning team recently launched Fluency Academy, designed to help both new and experienced users get the most out of the platform - we invite you and your team to check it out! Thanks again for your feedback!

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Pluses & Minuses"
What do you like best about Fluency?

Budget management tools. Easy pause / enable scheduling. Mass edits via the download tool. Blueprints when specific formatting is required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

Lag between Fluency features & Facebook features, often unavoidable with how quickly things change.

The fact that some items have to be edited directly in Fluency, rather than pulled in from Facebook & locked in place (ex. audiences, locations). Location targeting in general is a bit messy.

Why can't I edit multiple ads at once, the way I can in Facebook? This feels pretty basic.

My team is not a fan of the new notifications set-up. It makes it harder to tell which notifications need attention vs. which ones are all muted.

Customer support has gone downhill over the past several months. We had a few superstars (ex. Nate, Peter) who were quick to respond, friendly, and knowledgeable. I used to praise Fluency Support. In contrast, Mark is slow to respond, far more likely to give brush off answers, and will often ignore replies on open support tickets after he gave one unhelpful answer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Elaina G.
EG
"Efficient Budget Pacing with Strong Onboarding Support"
What do you like best about Fluency?

I really value Fluency's ability to streamline budget pacing, which has significantly saved us time, allowing us to focus on optimizing other aspects of our projects. The platform's user-friendly design makes it simple to manage all of my accounts in one place and monitor their performance. Fluency's error notifications and the convenient notifications bar are incredibly useful for staying on top of any issues. Additionally, the different user interfaces make navigating the platform intuitive. The onboarding process was smooth and informative, with the team providing ample support through meetings on setting up accounts and using its features effectively. What truly sets Fluency apart is its extensive capabilities, which seem equipped to address all our operational pain points, contributing to a seamless workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I find the blueprints feature in Fluency complex, particularly as we're still trying to iron out how to best build campaigns. Dealing with tags, account tags, and blueprint tags adds to the complexity, making it challenging to fully utilize the feature effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
AA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Search & Social Performance Strategies experience"
What do you like best about Fluency?

- The pacing feature. I get to see how each campaign(s) are performing MoM.

- We got see the overall performance of the shared budgets. Something Google only provides with filters.

- The notifications are great, but there is still room for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

- I would like to see a feature at the account list and account level. Where you can see any notifications of issue that become present.

- Campaign stopped spending or drop in performance notifications need to be shows in real-time or at least one day notice.

- There need to be a feature that you can update assets in bulk. For example, there is still no feature that allows us to update sitelinks in bulk. Which would be a huge help.

- There need to be a feature at the within the account that shows the customer support ticket history.

- There also need to be a feature that shows you the bulk receipts at the account level, and allows the easy to cancel them if necessary.

- It crashes too much recently. That needs to be solved.

- Sometimes the pull from partners action delays and times hours. That is not great when we need to close tasks/cases. I loose confidence on my changes reverting.

- The Muse AI to troubleshoot needs to be more specific on what to look for when solving an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Fluency: Streamlined Campaign Management, Needs 24/7 Availability"
What do you like best about Fluency?

I love how Fluency dramatically simplifies campaign management for me at Microsoft and Google by automating the process and allowing us to pace campaigns without manual intervention. The interface, admittedly initially challenging, becomes very easy and intuitive with use, which is great. The blueprint creation and settings replicator features stand out as exceptionally useful, especially in saving time by automating campaign types and making it easy to replicate bidding strategies and location targeting efficiently. These capabilities have enabled us to manage campaigns without needing to create them manually, just flipping a switch. The platform's offerings and the ability to save time while enhancing campaign pacing are invaluable. Overall, Fluency's platform is comprehensive and compelling enough that I would definitely choose it again, reflecting a perfect recommendation likelihood of ten out of ten. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

I don't like that the software shuts down for a couple of hours around 10 PM to midnight PST, which could be due to maintenance. This downtime is inconvenient for me, as I often work late at night and would appreciate the software being available 24/7, or pushing back the maintenance window to 2/3am. Extending the availability into the early morning hours would be beneficial for anyone working late. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Greg P.
GP
Data & Audience Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fluency is the Solution for Enterprise Scaling"
What do you like best about Fluency?

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is THE feature for this platform. It allows users to build blueprints for repeatable processes that save time without QA concerns. If your company specializes in a particular vertical or verticals, this platform would allow 2-3x the workload per account owner/ analyst. I, alongside my entire department, use this platform throughout the day, 5 days a week. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

Feature requests are not guaranteed. There needs to be a large enough adoption for clients to service requests. This isn't a deal breaker as they support virtually all standard features you would find in Google or Meta platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ana A.
AA
Social Media Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fluency - Social Media Analyst"
What do you like best about Fluency?

The adoption of Fluency in our department has been beneficial and has cut time on repetitive tasks like duplicating ads, managing limited-time offers, and adjusting budgets for rollover. Working in the automotive space means that we are constantly changing offers, and running expired ones can be detrimental. The broadcast feature has been a godsend in allowing us to schedule ad copy to expire when we need it to. Not having to duplicate ads monthly for 40+ accounts has given me so much time back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fluency?

We've encountered several issues, including ad sets randomly pausing, broadcast copy being incorrectly set as the always-on ad copy, and changes made in Fluency not syncing properly with Ads Manager. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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