All Ad Servers A–Z

Every one of the 15 ad servers we score, with what it costs and who it suits.

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All ad servers we score
Ad serverPick it ifWhat it costsScore
AdButler you want to know the price up front, launch in days and get real help, across web, app and newsletter inventory.Published plans from $179/month for 1M ad requests.9.0
AdGlare you want a light, low-fuss hosted ad server and can see the price before you sign up.Published plans.8.1
Adnuntius you are a European news publisher that wants an ad server with self-serve booking built in.Usage-based, no revenue share; quotes on request.6.6
AdSpeed you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price.Entry pricing published (from $9.95/month); higher volumes by tier or quote.7.3
Broadstreet you are a local or B2B publisher with a small team selling direct to advertisers.Published plans from $299/month.8.1
CitrusAd you are a retailer or grocer launching sponsored product ads, not a publisher.Pricing on request.5.4
Criteo you are a retailer that wants access to Criteo's brand advertisers along with the technology.Pricing on request.5.2
DanAds you want small and mid-size advertisers to book and pay for ads online, on top of your current ad server.Pricing on request.6.8
Epom you run an ad network or agency and want an ad server you can put your own brand on.Published tiers from $250/month; Enterprise is quoted.7.6
Equativ you are a large publisher that wants the ad server and SSP from one vendor.Pricing on request.6.6
FreeWheel you are a broadcaster or premium video publisher selling streaming and TV ad breaks.Enterprise pricing on request.5.7
Google Ad Manager Google programmatic demand is your priority and you have experienced ad ops staff.Free until you pass an impression threshold, then billed; Ad Manager 360 is priced separately.6.9
Kevel you have engineers and want to build a custom ad product or sponsored listings on APIs.Pricing on request.6.1
Magnite SpringServe you are a video or CTV publisher that works closely with Magnite demand.Pricing on request.5.5
Revive Adserver you have technical staff and want a free ad server you control, or a very cheap hosted one.Free open-source download; Hosted edition from $10/month.6.7