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Best Ad Networks for Publishers

Amazon Publisher Services (APS) alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)'s 3.8/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

Before you switch — what Amazon Publisher Services (APS) does well

  • Direct access to Amazon advertiser demand
  • Server-side setup can reduce page latency
  • Backed by Amazon's infrastructure

And where it was marked down

  • Limited transparency into fee structure
  • Primarily benefits publishers with scale for Amazon demand
#1EzoicBest-in-Class

AI-powered revenue infrastructure platform optimizing monetization and user experience for digital publishers

Scores 0.5 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.3
out of 5
#2Google AdSenseStrong Choice

Monetize website content through automated high-quality ads targeted to your specific digital audience

Scores 0.3 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.1
out of 5
#3MediavineStrong Choice

A full-service ad management platform optimizing revenue through lifestyle-focused programmatic advertising

Scores 0.3 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.1
out of 5
#4MonetizeMoreStrong Choice

AI-driven ad operations platform for maximizing revenue through header bidding and fraud protection

Scores 0.3 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.1
out of 5
#5Media.netStrong Choice

Global contextual advertising leader providing high-yield programmatic and native solutions for publishers

Scores 0.3 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.1
out of 5
#6Google AdX (via GAM)Strong Choice

A unified ad-serving and programmatic exchange platform for maximizing cross-screen digital revenue

Scores 0.2 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.0
out of 5
#7AditudeStrong Choice

Unified programmatic ad-tech platform for enterprise publishers and modern media companies

Scores 0.2 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.0
out of 5
#8Index ExchangeStrong Choice

Independent omnichannel programmatic exchange for premium publishers to maximize advertising revenue

Scores 0.2 higher than Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

4.0
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Amazon Publisher Services (APS)?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ezoic is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Amazon Publisher Services (APS) at 3.8/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Amazon Publisher Services (APS)?

Our editors flagged: Limited transparency into fee structure; Primarily benefits publishers with scale for Amazon demand. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Amazon Publisher Services (APS) successfully despite them.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.

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