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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Campaign Manager 360

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/AReplacing DoubleClick, Google Campaign Manager 360 is a web-based ad management system for advertisers and agencies, used to manage digital campaigns across websites and mobile. This includes features for ad serving, targeting, verification, and reporting.N/A

    GrowSurf

    Score8.2 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    GrowSurf is referral program software that helps startups and growth-stage companies launch and manage customer referral, advocacy, and affiliate programs.

    $179

    per month per installation

    Pricing
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Startup
    $179
    per month
    Business
    $449
    per month
    Custom
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Up to a 30% discount for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    GrowSurf
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Ad Network Integration
    Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of Google Campaign Manager 360 and GrowSurf
    Feature
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    9.0
    29 Ratings
    20% above category average
    GrowSurf
    -
    Ratings
    Data Transfer9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    DSP integration9.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Campaigns
    Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of Google Campaign Manager 360 and GrowSurf
    Feature
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    8.8
    33 Ratings
    11% above category average
    GrowSurf
    -
    Ratings
    Ad campaign creation8.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad deployment10.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Display advertising10.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad display and retargeting segmentation9.031 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sequence targeting7.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of Google Campaign Manager 360 and GrowSurf
    Feature
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    9.2
    33 Ratings
    17% above category average
    GrowSurf
    -
    Ratings
    Ad dashboards10.031 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad performance reports9.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad conversion tracking9.032 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad attribution reporting9.031 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-channel ad management9.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad forecasting and optimization9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
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    AdRoll
    Score3.7 out of 10
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    Criteo Commerce Growth
    Score8 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
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (45 ratings)
    8.2
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google Campaign Manager 360GrowSurf
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    I feel pretty neutral about Google Marketing Platform. For the longest time, my company wasn't using it because each of the features (Data Studio, Analytics, etc.) could be accessed separately. In fact, most of the time, I don't even go into Google Marketing Platform because it's easier to directly navigate to the individual platforms. There are very few features about GMP that can only be accessed from the GMP UI. The Integrations Center is probably the main feature I utilize from the GMP UI, which allows me to see a summary of the integrations I have in place across all my client properties and accounts.
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    For where our company is at, GrowSurf fit nicely into what we needed and wanted to spend. It allows us to have enough campaigns (currently) to support the needs of our company. Managing the system for payout has not been as easy as anticipated.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Bringing together data from multiple channels and engines and allows you to visualize the data in an easy to use platform. This saves time from using multiple logins for the different platforms.
    • Auto bidding tools save time from manual bidding, as it allows you to set the specific terms around what levels you want to cap your CPCs at. You then let DoubleClick adjust your bids to gain the most conversions from the cheapest CPCs. This frees up time to do other in-depth analysis and strategy.
    • DoubleClick also has the ability to track conversions and clicks on any page using their floodlight tags. This is good for tracking certain actions on yours or a client's site and is especially good if they do not use any other tools, such as Google Analytics or Adobe, to track conversions and user actions on site. You can also use these in conjunction with the auto bidding tools.
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    • Partner and referral incentives are done well.
    • Tracking of all acquisition channels in the business.
    • Easy to set up and implement, very easy to use.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Google
    • The process for on-boarding new users can be difficult if they do not already have a Gmail or Gmail-linked account.
    • Difficult to troubleshoot technical issues (with the platform, with tags, etc.) because of the lack of customer support. Unclear if the agency has a dedicated team or individual to assist, and often have to deal with out-sourced support teams.
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    • A team dashboard will be a great feature to have with more levels of access.
    • Filter and parameters can be added into dashboard.
    • Template UI customization can be enhanced.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    Due to its adapting behavior with industry ad formats and seamless integration with publishers and DSP's, I don't see myself moving away from DCM. As we see the display advertising is getting more programatic and automated due to the rise of DSP and concept of RTB, Double Click has evolved with new advanced best practices
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    GrowSurf
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Google
    The Doubleclick interface is easy and simple to get a hang of. The options are slightly limited compared to other DSPs. But, for a simple campaign, this is a great DSP to move forward with. They have a ton of data and can plug into a lot of different partners
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    Setting up GrowSurf was a breeze! The user-friendly interface made it easy for our team to customize our referral page and integrate it seamlessly into our website
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    Support Rating
    Google
    They do not have strong support team. It is tough to get answer when I need it. They always refer you to an online guide and not an actual person. If so, the person is based out of an offshore team in India and does not know the specific client goals .
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Google
    I would highly recommend asking clients to provide 3PAS tags or use an internal 3PAS
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Marin takes a lot more time for everything, mainly for the campaigns setup. This also leads to many mistakes, which impact the performance. I've used Marin on a couple of previous clients and we've had many problems with it, mainly with correct conversion tracking and account optimizations. Besides, Marin is behind all the new features available on AdWords, which makes the tracking also not very flexible.
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    We selected GrowSurf because of their pricing and ROI calculator present on their website today. It made the decision clear and easy for our finance and business stakeholders. Overall, the tool is great. It is easy to use, manage and train others on. It's a great starting point for someone new to digital marketing and it's a great arrow in the quiver for our most seasoned team members.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • DS3 has improved ROI considerably due to its ability to make the work of a team of digital marketers to go further and improving internal efficiency.
    • There is a notable improvement in account performance for those integrated with DoubleClick as opposed to not, with better tracking, new bid strategy options, and a more responsive interface.
    • The additional fee on top of media spend is a considerable expense for a large advertiser, but the necessity of a product/solution such as this means that there is always likely to be some comparative cost.
    Incentivized
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    GrowSurf
    • Needs better customization and user friendly look/feel
    • Helped us grow and give customers a way to make money on spreading the word.
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    ScreenShots

    GrowSurf Screenshots

    Screenshot of how GrowSurf helps startups and growth-stage companies launch branded referral programs that turn word-of-mouth into a repeatable acquisition channel.Screenshot of how referral experiences can be embedded into an existing product or signup flow so teams can launch without rebuilding core user journeys.Screenshot of how GrowSurf supports white-labeled referral pages and participant experiences so programs can match the company brand and product design.Screenshot of where the platform gives teams a central place to track participants, manage rewards, and monitor referral activity across the program lifecycle.Screenshot of GrowSurf includes APIs, webhooks, integrations, and embeddable components for teams that need more customized referral workflows.