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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
% Fee of Media Spend
Skai
Star Rating
(296)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SkaiSmartly
Star Rating
(468)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
% Fee of Media Spend
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Skai excels in Paid Keyword Optimization with a score of 8.5, while Smartly, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.0. Reviewers mention that Skai's optimization tools are particularly effective for mid-market businesses looking to enhance their keyword strategies.
- Reviewers mention that Smartly shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 9.3 compared to Skai's 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate Smartly's responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources, which they find crucial for campaign management.
- Users say that Smartly offers superior Campaign Optimization features, scoring 8.5 against Skai's 8.0. Reviewers highlight Smartly's advanced algorithms that help in fine-tuning campaigns for better performance, making it a preferred choice for those focused on maximizing ROI.
- G2 users report that Skai's Ad Creation and Editing tools, with a score of 7.6, are less intuitive compared to Smartly's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Smartly's automated ad creation features streamline the process, allowing for quicker turnaround times on campaigns.
- Users on G2 highlight that Smartly's Social Functionality is a standout feature, scoring 8.7, while Skai lags behind at 7.9. Reviewers appreciate Smartly's seamless integration with social media platforms, which enhances their advertising reach and engagement.
- Reviewers mention that Skai's Budget Execution & Monitoring capabilities score 8.1, which is competitive, but Smartly matches this with a score of 8.2. Users report that both platforms provide robust tools for tracking and managing budgets, but Smartly's interface is noted to be more user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Skai
No pricing availableSmartly
Self-Serve + Support
% Fee
of Media Spend
The fee percentage calculation shall be based on the Customer’s Advertising Spend in Customer’s Ad Account(s) connected to the Smartly.io platform as converted daily to EUR by Smartly.io.
- Full access to the platform.
- Your CSM serves as your strategic advisor, your very own secret weapon in all things social.
- We train your performance & creative teams to use Smartly.io effectively.
Free Trial
Skai
No trial information availableSmartly
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
259
8.5
385
Ease of Use
7.6
258
8.3
387
Ease of Setup
7.4
153
8.3
178
Ease of Admin
7.7
157
8.3
178
Quality of Support
8.3
253
9.3
380
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
155
8.9
176
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
250
8.6
381
Features by Category
Campaign Management & Optimization
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
7.6
166
Not enough data
7.7
148
Not enough data
7.1
122
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
7.5
147
Not enough data
6.9
124
Not enough data
6.5
149
Not enough data
7.3
103
Not enough data
8.1
161
Not enough data
Analytics & Administration
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.2
156
Not enough data
8.0
167
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
127
Not enough data
7.8
148
Not enough data
7.7
154
Not enough data
8.2
154
Not enough data
8.0
166
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
7.8
147
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Authoring Tools
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.2
32
Agentic AI - Creative Management Platforms
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
Testing Tools
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
54
Publishing Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
56
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Functionality
7.8
41
Not enough data
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
7.8
92
8.2
320
8.0
90
8.5
317
8.0
82
Feature Not Available
8.3
84
7.8
284
7.9
79
7.7
238
Feature Not Available
8.2
204
Feature Not Available
8.0
161
8.0
62
8.1
211
8.2
77
8.2
273
7.6
71
8.5
296
Feature Not Available
8.3
193
8.0
29
7.9
141
Feature Not Available
8.2
151
Targeting
8.3
82
8.8
312
8.0
74
8.9
293
8.3
83
8.9
288
7.9
60
Feature Not Available
Mobile
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.0
29
7.9
141
Feature Not Available
8.2
151
Platform
7.6
65
8.3
221
7.6
70
8.4
273
8.2
79
8.3
291
7.6
86
8.3
311
8.2
73
8.5
261
7.9
80
8.3
279
7.8
83
8.4
258
Feature Not Available
8.6
223
7.6
77
8.2
274
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
8.8
20
Video Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
68
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
7.8
92
8.2
320
8.0
90
8.5
317
8.0
82
Feature Not Available
8.3
84
7.8
284
7.9
79
7.7
238
Feature Not Available
8.2
204
Feature Not Available
8.0
161
8.0
62
8.1
211
8.2
77
8.2
273
7.6
71
8.5
296
Feature Not Available
8.3
193
8.0
29
7.9
141
Feature Not Available
8.2
151
Targeting
8.3
82
8.8
312
8.0
74
8.9
293
8.3
83
8.9
288
7.9
60
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
65
8.3
221
7.6
70
8.4
273
8.2
79
8.3
291
7.6
86
8.3
311
8.2
73
8.5
261
7.9
80
8.3
279
7.8
83
8.4
258
Feature Not Available
8.6
223
7.6
77
8.2
274
Platform Interoperability
7.5
6
8.2(won by 0.7)
27
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
7.9
57
8.7(won by 0.8)
286
Campaign Management
7.8
92
8.2(won by 0.4)
320
8.0
90
8.5(won by 0.5)
317
8.0(won by default)
82
Feature Not Available
8.3(won by 0.5)
84
7.8
284
7.9(won by 0.2)
79
7.7
238
Feature Not Available
8.2(won by default)
204
Feature Not Available
8.0(won by default)
161
8.0
62
8.1(won by 0.1)
211
8.2(tied score)
77
8.2(tied score)
273
7.6
71
8.5(won by 0.9)
296
Feature Not Available
8.3(won by default)
193
8.0(won by 0.1)
29
7.9
141
Feature Not Available
8.2(won by default)
151
Targeting
8.3
82
8.8(won by 0.5)
312
8.0
74
8.9(won by 0.9)
293
8.3
83
8.9(won by 0.6)
288
7.9(won by default)
60
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
65
8.3(won by 0.7)
221
7.6
70
8.4(won by 0.8)
273
8.2
79
8.3(won by 0.1)
291
7.6
86
8.3(won by 0.7)
311
8.2
73
8.5(won by 0.3)
261
7.9
80
8.3(won by 0.4)
279
7.8
83
8.4(won by 0.6)
258
Feature Not Available
8.6(won by default)
223
7.6
77
8.2(won by 0.6)
274
Platform Basics
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Retail Media Advertising Platforms
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
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
Skai and Smartly are categorized as Social Media Advertising
Unique Categories
Skai is categorized as Cross-Channel Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Paid Search Advertising, and Retail Media Advertising Platforms
Smartly is categorized as Creative Management Platforms and Video Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Skai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartly
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
56.1%
Internet
11.1%
Retail
7.9%
Consumer Goods
2.1%
Financial Services
1.4%
Other
21.4%
Marketing and Advertising
18.1%
Retail
13.1%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.2%
Apparel & Fashion
7.3%
Food & Beverages
5.6%
Other
47.7%
Discussions
Skai has no discussions with answers
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
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
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
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