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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AdRoll

    Score3.7 out of 10
    N/AAdRoll provides a platform, performance, and services to meet companys' marketing goals while streamlining marketing operation. Solutions technologies for brand awareness, retargeting, and abandoned cart recovery. And the AdRoll Cross-Channel Performance Dashboard displays campaigns holistically so users can analyze performance, run reports, gather insights.

    $40

    per month

    Google Ads

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Ads (formerly AdWords) is Google's pay-per-click online advertising program. With Google Ads users set their budget and choose where their ads appear in search listings, and on partner websites. Google Ads uses cost-per-click (CPC) bidding.

    $500

    in Ads credit in the first 60 days

    OneTrust Privacy Automation

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AThe OneTrust Privacy Automation solution is used to simplify compliance, improve operational efficiency, and enable risk-informed decisions.N/A
    Pricing
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $12
    per month
    Growth
    $25
    per month
    Starter
    Free
    Offer A
    $500
    in Ads credit in the first 60 days
    Offer B
    $1500
    in Ads credit in the first 60 days
    Offer C
    $3000
    in Ads credit in the first 60 days
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Considered Multiple Products
    NextRoll
    Chose AdRoll
    AdRoll allows you to target a broader set of websites than Google Ads does.
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    Google Ads is a powerhouse, but AdRoll provides its own niche ability to target specific people.
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    AdRoll is easier to navigate and get your ads up and running smoothly. It's nice to be able to upload your own design and see how it will look in real-time. Changing budgets, ad groups, etc. is quick and easy!
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    AdRoll has been used by a few of our clients for a long time now, but I'm not sure it has ever proven as valuable as the other advertising platforms. We have continued to use it because it is inexpensive (and because it says it drives a lot of revenue), but it is a minimal …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    AdRoll offers an easy campaign management system and with the ability to segment via website pages and audience targeting, AdRoll is superb for retargeting. Conversions can be set up in numerous ways and offer solid tracking/accountability. You also do not need to worry about …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    Cheaper and easier to use!
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    Adroll ends up being more costlier than alternatives offered from companies such as Google or Microsoft as you ultimately have a higher level of control on the budget, the platforms that your display banners are showing up on as well as the demographics. I would not choose …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    AdRoll has an easier to use and more intuitive dashboard than other companies that we have used. The customer service team has been top notch, always available to hop on a call or online chat. Email requests are also responded to in a very quick manner. The downside is that the …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    • I don't really know of any direct competitors.
    • I'm sure you can do a lot of what AdRoll does using Facebook and/or Twitter and/or AdWords retargeting features but using AdRoll was way easier.
    • I'm sure there are also added benefits fo using AdRoll vs. retargeting options available …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    While I haven't used some of the other similar competitors such as Criteo or AdTheorent, many of our clients have before switching over. Being able to go into the accounts and look at the data, the results we've witnessed have been subpar. One platform our agency has had …
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    The worst we've tried. We switched back to AdWords after our negative experience with AdRoll and have been very happy since.
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    Stronger account team. Better dashboards and self-serve features.
    Incentivized
    Chose AdRoll
    I think they [AdRoll] are better
    Incentivized
    Google
    Chose Google Ads
    Google is the most comprehensive search ad network of the ones I work with. They do well top of funnel too, mostly due to YouTube ads, but Facebook ads is great for that if you have good creative. AdRoll also has a good display ad network, but I've struggled to determine their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Ads
    AdRoll is better for display advertising but for search advertising, this is better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Ads
    Google Ads is pretty strong when it comes to search and shopping campaigns. It's a great tool to target people who are ready to buy and actively looking for products we have to offer. On the other hand, Facebook has been a great tool for raising awareness, brand uplift, and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Ads
    I strongly prefer Google Ads because it gives more insight and has better inventory.
    Incentivized
    OneTrust
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    81%
    Would buy again
    42 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    76%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    79%
    Happy with the feature set
    41 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    69%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    70%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Ad Network Integration
    Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of AdRoll and Google Ads and OneTrust Privacy Automation
    Feature
    AdRoll
    6.8
    21 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Google Ads
    -
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    OneTrust Privacy Automation
    -
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    Data Transfer6.721 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    DSP integration6.815 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Campaigns
    Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of AdRoll and Google Ads and OneTrust Privacy Automation
    Feature
    AdRoll
    4.2
    44 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Google Ads
    7.3
    11 Ratings
    12% above category average
    OneTrust Privacy Automation
    -
    Ratings
    Ad campaign creation1.143 Ratings8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad deployment8.044 Ratings7.610 Ratings00 Ratings
    Display advertising4.041 Ratings7.410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad display and retargeting segmentation4.044 Ratings7.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sequence targeting4.026 Ratings6.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contextual advertising00 Ratings7.210 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social advertising00 Ratings6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of AdRoll and Google Ads and OneTrust Privacy Automation
    Feature
    AdRoll
    1.7
    44 Ratings
    128% below category average
    Google Ads
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    7% above category average
    OneTrust Privacy Automation
    -
    Ratings
    Ad dashboards1.144 Ratings7.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad performance reports1.144 Ratings7.811 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad conversion tracking3.042 Ratings7.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad attribution reporting1.138 Ratings7.211 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-channel ad management3.031 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad forecasting and optimization1.128 Ratings6.911 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Auctions
    Comparison of Ad Auctions features of AdRoll and Google Ads and OneTrust Privacy Automation
    Feature
    AdRoll
    -
    Ratings
    Google Ads
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    6% below category average
    OneTrust Privacy Automation
    -
    Ratings
    Ad bidding00 Ratings7.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Small Businesses
    Google Ad Manager
    Score8.3 out of 10
    WordStream
    Score6.9 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Criteo Commerce Growth
    Score8 out of 10
    WordStream
    Score6.9 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Criteo Commerce Growth
    Score8 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.1
    (49 ratings)
    8.7
    (126 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.6
    (21 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    7.7
    (17 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AdRollGoogle AdsOneTrust Privacy Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    NextRoll
    Adroll is perfect for companies and situations in which you are trying to retarget customers with specific products. Their platform is perfect for dynamic content on their web and social ads. Also, if you are running multiple campaigns at once then the Adroll platform is perfect when organizing many different campaigns at once. If you are just running one or two social campaigns I feel it is easier to go directly to the source and you can probably leave Adroll out of the mix
    Incentivized
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    Google
    Google Ads is a useful advertising tool to build brand exposure and generate lead volumes for your chosen product. Whilst it can be costly at times due to competitor bidding strategies and requires constant monitoring to ensure campaigns perform as expected, it typically provides the desired quality and quantity of leads for custom budgets.
    Incentivized
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    OneTrust
    I strongly recommend it for general management of personal data privacy programs and risk and contract management, it complies with all major world legislation in addition to being easy and fast. Not recommended for data discovery still requires refinement.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    NextRoll
    • A customer service rep can help us out with any campaign questions, any time during the work week.
    • The platform has a very transparent platform that provides great detail about analytics of the ads.
    • The platform shows what digital advertising mediums are working the best for your website, not just the ads that you run through them.
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    Google
    • Automated targeting via Smart Shopping campaign. It's one of the best campaign types in Google Ads. In the beginning, you may see lower revenue and ROAS, but once you give some meaningful time to your campaign, it is most likely to perform well.
    • Smart bidding strategies: Google Ads has developed some really great bidding strategies such as maximizing conversion and maximizing conversion with ROAS settings. Based on one's requirement and their goal with revenue and target ROAS, they can choose the appropriate bidding strategy.
    • Reporting: A business owner and advertising must know about their audiences, how their campaigns have been performing, what's working and what's not, and for that reason, powerful, effective reporting is needed, and Google Ads provides rich details reporting that covers almost every aspect of a business.
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    OneTrust
    • Reputable website scanner, which verify and screen the traffic.
    • The data mapping from OneTrust is another merit, very articulate.
    • OneTrust offers the required assessment automation, very outstanding.
    • Finally, OneTrust has the breach scan, and incident response.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    NextRoll
    • Improved level of support during the technical setup process would really improve the onboarding process
    • Consistent, proactive account management is key with organizations like AdRoll. A dedicated rep goes such a long way.
    • More granular reporting would help with back-end optimization and client recommendations
    Incentivized
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    Google
    • If you don't know what you're doing, it will be a costly mistake. You need to target ads, and it is difficult the first time to do that.
    • There isn't a feature to run an add for a couple set date spans, just hours you want to run them or a single date span.
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    OneTrust
    • There are irritating inconsistencies in the user interface between the various modules
    • Reporting capabilities are limited
    • The platform does not reveal its secrets easily. You will be rewarded if you can allocate a team member to specialize on the platform.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    NextRoll
    We like AdRoll as it's filling a hole in our advertising right now, but it's not our favorite platform for running our online ads. Google and Facebook especially are our favorites, as we can do much more with them than we can with AdRoll, hence the 7 out of 10 rating.
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    Google
    I think Google Ads is good for getting your company out there and becoming more visible to potential customers in general. However, for specific product launches, social media advertising might be a better fit. Also, our user base is younger so social media is a better channel for our target audience.
    Incentivized
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    OneTrust
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    NextRoll
    Once tags are given and things are set up, it is fairly easy to utilize the reporting dashboard and check in on your ongoing campaigns. Metrics are simple to follow and can be toggled for specific dates or other qualifiers
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    Google
    This is more of a subjective rating, because I think it can be increased with how much our ad spend is. The more of an ad spend, the more visibility we can get, and therefore all features can climb. With an overall larger presence the usability is that where we can get messages out quick, and that's the main thing we try to do with our campaigns.
    Incentivized
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    OneTrust
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    NextRoll
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    OneTrust
    We have used a shared hosted tenant managed by OneTrust for over three years with only one instance of a lengthy (4+ hours) unexpected outage which happened years ago.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    NextRoll
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    OneTrust
    We selected a European hosting location based on our initial use case, however, our usage of the OneTrust platform has expanded globally to where the majority of users sit in the Americas or Asia-Pacific regions. There is a noticeable lag when navigating the platform for users located far away from the hosting location.
    As a user, you can mitigate any sluggish response time by the aggressive use of multiple browser tabs. I commonly have one tab open on an Inventory detail screen, another tab on an Assessment window, and maybe another tab on a customized inventory list screen. If one tab is slow I hop to another tab and work on that tab while the first tab responds.
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    Support Rating
    NextRoll
    We don't use AdRoll support much, but when we have it's been fine, in line with other advertising platforms where it takes a few days maximum to resolve an issue that you have with them. In general though, the platform is very self sufficient and we do not have to use their support much, which is a good thing.
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    Google
    We have not yet had an account rep who hasn't tried to bully me or other employees to raise our budgets. At the same time, several years ago, one attempted to help refine our ads and ended up changing the ads to be something we were not affiliated with
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    OneTrust
    Both our customer rights access and cookie consent advisors were responsive and helpful in getting us trained on using the platform and the various assets implemented on our website. We had multiple training sessions that were more than enough in getting all of the users on our team familiar with what we needed to do.
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    Online Training
    NextRoll
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    Daily use with advanced account structures. Familiarity with reporting/api and complex setups.
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    OneTrust
    An implementation specialist worked with us remotely during our initial deployment. Due to the diverse geographic locations of my organization's participants, the implementation and training had to be done remotely (this was before COVID-driven remote work).
    The implementation specialist was knowledgeable and helpful but to really get full benefit from the platform I encourage organizations to dedicate a specialist within your company to really study and learn the platform.
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    Implementation Rating
    NextRoll
    Implementation was easy, as all we needed to do was use Google Tag Manager's built in AdRoll tag type and input our client ID and we were up and running. If you're not using Google Tag Manager, I imagine the implementation would be relatively easy as well, as all that's needed is a basic pixel.
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    Google
    No answers on this topic
    OneTrust
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    Alternatives Considered
    NextRoll
    AdRoll is better than Taboola in that the ad creation process. I like how the ads have better retargeting than Taboola. Also, I can make the ads look more elegant and fit our brand more than Taboola. Adroll's analytics are also better than Taboola in my experience. Lastly, Tabool is relatively the same price as Taboola.
    Incentivized
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    Google
    Our agency invests heavily in Google Ads (particularly paid search advertising) on behalf of our clients relative to competitors like Microsoft and Yahoo because Google is the top search engine in the world. Google collects the most search data which enables the company to improve its AI to drive better performance for agencies and brands. As such, our paid search and app install campaigns always start with Google. If a client has a large budget, we will allocate media dollars to other search engines, but in some cases, the entire search budget goes to Google because we see the best returns.
    Incentivized
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    OneTrust
    First, when we compare OneTrust Privacy and Data Governance Cloud to the software I mentioned above, OneTrust Privacy and Data Governance Cloud software was way more affordable than the other 2. Also, along with the other 2 software, OnTrust was one of the most user friendly tool/software we've ever used.
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    Scalability
    NextRoll
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    OneTrust
    The platform has exceptional capabilities to customize the user interface, reports, and recorded information. In most cases, the customization can be compartmentalized so that if the customization performed for Department A is determined to not impact Department B, the customization can be hidden from Department B.
    We have four different departments using the IT Risk Management module. Three departments share their work in what we call the 'shared data risk management zone'. Another department is using IT Risk Management for a bespoke portfolio risk management task, and the customization for this department is largely hidden from the other departments.
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    Return on Investment
    NextRoll
    • Mixed - while the tool provides an invaluable productivity gain the actual ROI it provides is less certain. We found if used in combination with other revenue analytics it was useful to determine the impact it had on revenue from returning visitors. If data is used on its own the impact on revenue is less quantifiable.
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    Google
    • Google Ads is often one of our highest ROI channels, especially when you factor in branded ads.
    • Depending on the stage your business is in, search ads can be really powerful from an ROI perspective, providing an investment with a very high spend cap.
    • If you do not manage the campaigns well though, you can quickly spend a lot of money on nothing. So make sure someone is keeping an eye on your account.
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    OneTrust
    • Populates metadata into a centralized and easily searchable data catalog.
    • Ensures data regulatory requirements are understood.
    • Orchestrates data governance activities.
    • Monitors and flag violations across our data ecosystem.
    Incentivized
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