AdSpirit or Broadstreet?
Broadstreet wins this one, 8.1 to 7.9, mainly on cost clarity, time to launch. Choose AdSpirit if you want a hosted ad server with newsletter ads and lots of included help, and can wait for a quote. Choose Broadstreet if you are a local or B2B publisher with a small team selling direct to advertisers.
AdSpirit
7.9/10
Broadstreet
8.1/10| Criterion | AdSpirit | Broadstreet |
|---|---|---|
| Cost clarity (20%) | 5 | 9 |
| Time to launch (15%) | 7 | 9 |
| Support (15%) | 9 | 9 |
| Formats (15%) | 9 | 6 |
| Publisher fit (15%) | 9 | 7 |
| Integrations & API (10%) | 9 | 7 |
| Independence (10%) | 9 | 9 |
| Overall | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| What it costs | Quote from an online price calculator. | Published plans from $299/month. |
| Pick it if | you want a hosted ad server with newsletter ads and lots of included help, and can wait for a quote. | you are a local or B2B publisher with a small team selling direct to advertisers. |
| Can serve | Display, Native, Video (VAST), Rich media, In-app, Email newsletter | Display, HTML5 templates, Email newsletter, Sponsored content |
Where AdSpirit shines
- Onboarding, training and a 24/7 emergency hotline included
- Newsletter, in-app and video in one account
- Advertisers can book and pay online
Where Broadstreet shines
- Easy for small ad teams
- Creative templates for local advertisers
- Newsletter ads included
- Prices published
Bottom line
Broadstreet wins this one, 8.1 to 7.9, mainly on cost clarity, time to launch. Choose AdSpirit if you want a hosted ad server with newsletter ads and lots of included help, and can wait for a quote. Choose Broadstreet if you are a local or B2B publisher with a small team selling direct to advertisers. Read our AdSpirit review and Broadstreet review for the detail.
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