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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Ads
Star Rating
(1,996)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AdsGoogle Marketing Platform
Star Rating
(297)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Google Ads excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Google Marketing Platform. Users appreciate its targeted reach and the ability to track ad performance in real-time, making it a preferred choice for lead generation.
- Users say that Google Marketing Platform offers a comprehensive solution for managing various Google marketing tools in one place. This integration simplifies campaign tracking and performance analysis, which is particularly beneficial for teams looking to streamline their marketing efforts.
- Reviewers mention that Google Ads provides excellent keyword optimization features, with many praising its new PMAX campaigns for generating impressions and brand awareness. This capability is especially valuable for businesses focused on high-intent leads.
- According to verified reviews, Google Marketing Platform is noted for its user-friendly reporting dashboards, which facilitate easy access to audience insights and ROI measurement. This feature is a strong point for users who prioritize data analysis in their marketing strategies.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Ads has a robust support system, Google Marketing Platform's support quality is perceived as lower. Users have expressed a desire for improved assistance, which can impact the overall experience when troubleshooting issues.
- Users report that both platforms have similar ease of setup, but Google Ads tends to have a more intuitive onboarding process. This can make a significant difference for new users who are looking to get started quickly and efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Ads
No pricing availableGoogle Marketing Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Ads
No trial information availableGoogle Marketing Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,695
8.5
248
Ease of Use
7.5
1,699
7.9
247
Ease of Setup
7.3
896
7.3
128
Ease of Admin
7.8
859
7.7
119
Quality of Support
7.4
1,583
6.9
226
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
840
7.6
120
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,675
8.0
245
Features by Category
Channel Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
167
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.2
10
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
Not enough data
8.3
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
7.7
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.6
94
|
Verified
Targeting
Not enough data
8.5
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
8.1
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
136
|
Verified
Campaign Management & Optimization
8.5
1389
8.2
89
7.8
1322
7.9
86
8.2
1369
7.9
84
8.0
1151
8.2
83
7.3
1000
7.4
68
7.7
1122
7.6
82
8.2
1345
8.2
88
6.9
874
6.6
61
8.1
1122
7.8
78
8.0
999
8.0
68
8.0
1342
8.0
91
Analytics & Administration
8.4
1379
8.9
97
7.9
1241
8.4
94
8.2
1357
8.5
98
Platform
7.9
881
8.1
72
7.9
1230
8.1
83
7.8
1232
8.0
85
8.4
1265
8.5
90
8.6
1345
8.5
98
8.5
1105
8.6
87
8.2
1080
8.4
85
8.4
964
8.2
68
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.8
6
Mobile Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
119
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
Not enough data
8.3
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
7.7
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.6
94
|
Verified
Targeting
Not enough data
8.5
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
Mobile
Not enough data
7.7
112
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.6
94
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
8.1
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
136
|
Verified
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.8
6
Video Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
99
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
8.3
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
7.7
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.6
94
|
Verified
Targeting
Not enough data
8.5
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
8.1
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
136
|
Verified
Demand Side Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Demand Side Platform (DSP)
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
8.3
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
7.7
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.6
94
|
Verified
Targeting
Not enough data
8.5
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
Demand Side Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
49
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
55
Not enough data
8.1
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
136
|
Verified
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Ads and Google Marketing Platform are categorized as Paid Search Advertising
Unique Categories
Google Ads has no unique categories
Google Marketing Platform is categorized as Cross-Channel Advertising, Demand Side Platform (DSP), Video Advertising, Mobile Advertising, and Display Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Ads
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Marketing Platform
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
27.0%
Computer Software
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Internet
3.9%
Retail
2.9%
Other
51.6%
Marketing and Advertising
54.2%
Internet
7.0%
Computer Software
5.5%
Retail
2.9%
Telecommunications
1.8%
Other
28.6%
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Discussions
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AM
Google Ads are comprised of two different advertising networks – the Search Network and the Display Network.
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3 Comments
OB
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MO
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