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Meta Ads Manager

Composite Score
8.6 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10
Category
Meta Ads Manager
8.6 /10

What is Meta Ads Manager?

Ads Manager is your starting point for running ads on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger or Audience Network. It’s an all-in-one tool for creating ads, managing when and where they’ll run, and tracking how well your campaigns are performing towards your marketing goals. With the Ads Manager app for iOS and Android, you can keep an eye on your campaign while you’re on the go.

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Awards & Recognition

Meta Ads Manager won the following awards in the Ad Tech category

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Meta Ads Manager Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Meta Ads Manager?

2% Negative
6% Neutral
92% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Helps Innovate
  • Security Protects
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Audience Identification

85

Role-Based Access Controls

84

Audience Segmentation

83

Advertisement Placement

82

Advertisement Content Curation

82

Supply-Side Capabilities

81

Advertisement Reporting

81

MarTech Ecosystem integration

81

Demand-Side Capabilities

81

Data Management Platform Capabilities

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Business Value Created

83

Quality of Features

83

Ease of Implementation

82

Breadth of Features

81

Ease of IT Administration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Ease of Data Integration

78

Ease of Customization

78

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Vendor Support

69

Meta Ads Manager Reviews

Jane K.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Food and Beverage
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

Meta is still great, but don’t wait too long.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Meta Ads Manager from other similar products?

The platform it used on. Audience.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Flexibility.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Results can be unpredictable.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It’s great. Do it. Test formats.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Unique Features
  • Over Delivered

Cons

  • Less Caring

Yassir S.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

data-driven platform for performance& brand growth

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Meta Ads Manager from other similar products?

Meta Ads Manager stands out for its robust AI optimization engine, advanced targeting capabilities, and ability to connect storytelling with measurable performance across multiple placements like Reels, Stories, and Feed

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its ability to deliver consistent results through automation — especially Advantage+ campaigns, dynamic creatives, and powerful audience insights that drive real business growth

What do you dislike most about this product?

Occasional bugs, delayed reporting, and limited transparency on algorithmic decisions. The interface can also feel heavy for daily use compared to newer, lighter ad platforms.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

start with a clear testing framework, take advantage of automation tools like Advantage+ Shopping, and always combine creative iteration with audience learning. Meta Ads Manager rewards consistency, structured experimentation, and strong creative strategy.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Sai S.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

Ads Tool That Requires Features Simpler & Smarter

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Meta Ads Manager from other similar products?

By utilizing Meta's extensive user base on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, Meta Ads Manager distinguishes itself with unparalleled audience targeting and data depth. It is a preferred tool for companies seeking both reach and highly targeted ad delivery since, in contrast to many platforms, it provides accurate behavioral, demographic, and interest-based targeting together with real-time performance tracking—all in one location.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ability to target extremely specific audiences based on demographics, hobbies, and behaviors is my favorite feature of Meta Ads Manager. When paired with real-time performance information, it allows advertisers to swiftly and efficiently optimize campaigns, making it one of the most successful tools for generating conversions and meaningful interaction.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Meta Ads Manager's most significant flaw is its intricate, frequently crowded design, which makes switching between campaigns, ad setups, and reports seem overwhelming. Confusion is exacerbated by frequent platform and policy changes, and marketers who require speed and consistency may find optimization disrupted by sporadic problems or delayed reporting.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Anyone looking for highly targeted, scalable advertising should use Meta Ads Manager, but start small to gain a feel for the peculiarities of the platform. Before scaling campaigns, spend some time learning about ad policies, budgets, and audience targeting. The best long-term performance can be achieved by using the Business Manager structure and properly configuring tracking (Pixel/Conversions API) early on.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Caring

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