#15 of 15 · checked November 3, 2026

Criteo review

Criteo helps retailers sell onsite and offsite retail media and connects them to its large network of brand advertisers. The same company runs the technology and a major demand network.

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5.2/10

Our verdict

Criteo is a strong choice for a retailer that wants Criteo's advertisers as much as its technology. It covers sponsored products, onsite display and offsite media, with commerce data behind it. For publishers it is a poor fit: it is not a publisher ad server, prices are quoted, and the technology and demand come from the same company.

Key facts

Pick it if
you are a retailer that wants access to Criteo's brand advertisers along with the technology.
What it costs
Pricing on request.
Based in
Paris, France (operational headquarters)
Can serve
Sponsored products, Onsite display, Offsite media
Website
www.criteo.com

Where it shines

  • Large network of brand advertisers
  • Onsite and offsite retail media
  • Strong commerce data

Watch out for

  • Not a publisher ad server
  • Technology and demand from the same company
  • Pricing not published

How it scored

Cost clarity
5

Pricing is not published; quotes on request.

Time to launch
5

Enterprise retailer integration.

Support
7

Account teams for retail partners.

Formats
5

Two tracked formats: sponsored listings and display.

Publisher fit
3

Retail media platform rather than a publisher ad server.

Integrations & API
8

APIs for retail media campaigns and reporting.

Independence
4

Runs a major demand network alongside its technology.

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