AdSpeed or EXADS?
EXADS wins this one, 7.4 to 7.3, mainly on support, formats, publisher fit. Choose AdSpeed if you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price. Choose EXADS if you run an ad network or agency and want a branded ad platform that handles almost every format.
AdSpeed
7.3/10
EXADS
7.4/10| Criterion | AdSpeed | EXADS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost clarity (20%) | 7 | 5 |
| Time to launch (15%) | 9 | 7 |
| Support (15%) | 6 | 7 |
| Formats (15%) | 7 | 9 |
| Publisher fit (15%) | 8 | 9 |
| Integrations & API (10%) | 5 | 9 |
| Independence (10%) | 9 | 7 |
| Overall | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| What it costs | Entry pricing published (from $9.95/month); higher volumes by tier or quote. | Quote only. |
| Pick it if | you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price. | you run an ad network or agency and want a branded ad platform that handles almost every format. |
| Can serve | Display, Text ads, Rich media, Video (VAST), Native | Display, Native, Video (VAST), CTV, In-app, Email newsletter, Rich media, Sponsored listings |
Where AdSpeed shines
- Very low entry price
- Quick hosted setup
- No exchange of its own
Where EXADS shines
- Fully white-label, including your own ad serving domain
- Covers CTV, in-app and email
- Self-serve advertiser portal
Bottom line
EXADS wins this one, 7.4 to 7.3, mainly on support, formats, publisher fit. Choose AdSpeed if you are a small publisher that wants dependable direct-sold ad serving at a very low starting price. Choose EXADS if you run an ad network or agency and want a branded ad platform that handles almost every format. Read our AdSpeed review and EXADS review for the detail.
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