AdPlugg or AdSpeed?
AdSpeed wins this one, 7.3 to 7.2, mainly on support, independence. Choose AdPlugg if you run a small website or blog and want to start for free. Choose AdSpeed if you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price.
AdPlugg
7.2/10
AdSpeed
7.3/10| Criterion | AdPlugg | AdSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Cost clarity (20%) | 9 | 7 |
| Time to launch (15%) | 9 | 9 |
| Support (15%) | 4 | 6 |
| Formats (15%) | 7 | 7 |
| Publisher fit (15%) | 8 | 8 |
| Integrations & API (10%) | 5 | 5 |
| Independence (10%) | 7 | 9 |
| Overall | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| What it costs | Free up to 100,000 impressions/month; $10 or $79/month plus usage. | Entry pricing published (from $9.95/month); higher volumes by tier or quote. |
| Pick it if | you run a small website or blog and want to start for free. | you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price. |
| Can serve | Display, Rich media, Video, Email newsletter | Display, Text ads, Rich media, Video (VAST), Native |
Where AdPlugg shines
- Free plan, with every price published
- Instant online signup
- Plugins for WordPress and site builders
Where AdSpeed shines
- Very low entry price
- Quick hosted setup
- No exchange of its own
Bottom line
AdSpeed wins this one, 7.3 to 7.2, mainly on support, independence. Choose AdPlugg if you run a small website or blog and want to start for free. Choose AdSpeed if you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price. Read our AdPlugg review and AdSpeed review for the detail.
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