Head-to-head · Social Media Advertising Software
GetChannel vs AdRoll
GetChannel leads on 1 check, AdRoll on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGetChannel · 9.4/10
- Free planonly GetChannel
GetChannel scores higher on our rubric for social media advertising software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
GetChannel offers free plan; AdRoll doesn't.
GetChannel is the better fit for teams managing campaigns across many ad networks. AdRoll is the better fit for SMBs managing ads across several channels.
- GetChannel fits best
Teams managing campaigns across many ad networks
- AdRoll fits best
SMBs managing ads across several channels
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Side by side
| Feature | GetChannel 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | AdRoll 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Social Media Advertising Software | #8 in Social Media Advertising Software |
| Best for | Teams managing campaigns across many ad networks | SMBs managing ads across several channels |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Features GetChannel 4/4 · AdRoll 4/4 | ||
| Cross-network campaigns | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Creative testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Report export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported networks | Not checked yet | 4 |
| Included team seats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Reporting depth | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | GetChannel is a web-based advertising management platform for performance marketers, agencies, and marketing teams coordinating campaigns across multiple ad networks. It brings campaign creation, budget allocation, performance tracking,… Read the review → |
AdRoll is a cross-channel advertising platform for brands, ecommerce businesses, agencies, and other marketers managing web and social campaigns. It supports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest alongside web ads, with campaign… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GetChannel — where it wins
- Unifies campaign creation and performance tracking across ad channels
- Combines rules-based automation, budget tools, and creative testing
- Connects 15 ad, analytics, commerce, and CRM platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits use to 1 workspace and 3 connected channels
- Starter has no published price, making tier comparison harder
- Beta availability means plans and pricing may change
AdRoll — where it wins
- Create and allocate campaigns across social networks and web ads
- Target audiences using site behavior, contact lists, and lookalikes
- Compare creative variants and track cross-channel attribution
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; self-service uses dynamic CPM pricing
- Social ads are an add-on, with spend billed through connected platforms
- Managed services require qualifying ad spend; Advanced requires an annual commitment
- GetChannel9.4/10 · Free plan
Coordinate campaigns, budgets, testing, and reporting across ad channels.
Visit GetChannelFull verdict → - AdRoll8.4/10 · Paid
A broad campaign and reporting toolkit, with dynamic CPM pricing and social ads as an add-on.
Visit AdRollFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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