WordStream Google Ads Grader alternative
WordStream's free Google Ads Performance Grader and Claritad's free audit both offer a free look at a Google Ads account. Claritad isn't affiliated with WordStream — the details below come from WordStream's own site.
Get my free planWho WordStream's Grader is built for
WordStream's Google Ads Performance Grader is a free instant report card built for small businesses and agencies wanting a quick benchmark.
WordStream describes it as a free assessment, "designed with small businesses and agencies in mind," that "grades your account against 10 key metrics" (one version of the page lists 17) including wasted spend, Quality Score, impression share and account activity, and gives an overall account score plus actionable next steps.
WordStream's site reports the tool has generated millions of reports and promises it will "never share your data or access your contacts," with sign-in using your Google Ads credentials for one-time read-only access.
Who Claritad is built for
Claritad is for small businesses that want Google Ads done for them, not another tool to operate.
You approve your plan; Claritad builds your account, ads and tracking, then optimizes within agreed limits. Budget increases require your OK.
Claritad Managed builds and manages your Google Ads. $49/month launch price (regularly $299/month), locked in while subscribed; ends Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. No contract, cancel anytime. You pay Google directly for clicks.
Want Google Ads done for you?
You approve your plan. Claritad builds your account, ads and tracking, then optimizes within agreed limits. No contract, cancel anytime. You pay Google directly for clicks.
$299$49/month launch offer
Launch offer: $49/month (regularly $299/month). Locked in for as long as you stay. Ends Dec 31, 2026.
58 days :11 hours :17 minutes
Ends Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern
No contract, cancel anytime. You pay Google directly for clicks.
The plan preview is free, no card needed. Managed has a flat monthly fee; cancel anytime.
How to choose
Choose tools if your team manages ads hands-on; choose Managed if you want the work done for you.
Compare the scope, fee and account ownership before choosing. Claritad Managed includes setup, ad writing, tracking and weekly optimization. A free diagnostic remains available for existing accounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Claritad affiliated with WordStream?
No. Claritad isn't affiliated with WordStream. Facts about the Grader here come from WordStream's own website.
Is WordStream's Google Ads Grader free?
According to WordStream's own site, yes — it's a free, instant report.
Is Claritad's audit free?
Yes. Claritad's audit is free with no credit card required, as of October 2026.
Want Google Ads done for you?
You approve your plan. Claritad builds your account, ads and tracking, then optimizes within agreed limits. No contract, cancel anytime. You pay Google directly for clicks.
$299$49/month launch offer
Launch offer: $49/month (regularly $299/month). Locked in for as long as you stay. Ends Dec 31, 2026.
58 days :11 hours :17 minutes
Ends Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern
No contract, cancel anytime. You pay Google directly for clicks.
The plan preview is free, no card needed. Managed has a flat monthly fee; cancel anytime.
Related guides and tools
- How to audit a Google Ads account — A step-by-step checklist, in business language.
- Google Ads management cost: agency vs software — How management is priced and what you actually pay for.
- Is my PPC agency wasting money — How to check whether your Google Ads agency is wasting budget: account access, tracking, search terms, reporting and fees — without accusing anyone..
- How to find wasted spend in Google Ads — Where money leaks and how to check each place.
Sources
Last updated · Written by the Claritad team (Kyle Edward Gilligan LLC). Claritad is independent software and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.