Best Ad Networks for Publishers
Criteo alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than Criteo's 3.3/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Criteo does well
- Strong access to retail/commerce advertiser budgets
- Publicly traded with disclosed financials
- Established retargeting technology
And where it was marked down
- Historically reliant on third-party cookies, adapting to change
- Demand concentrated in retail/commerce verticals
AI-powered revenue infrastructure platform optimizing monetization and user experience for digital publishers
Scores 1.0 higher than Criteo
Monetize website content through automated high-quality ads targeted to your specific digital audience
Scores 0.8 higher than Criteo
A full-service ad management platform optimizing revenue through lifestyle-focused programmatic advertising
Scores 0.8 higher than Criteo
AI-driven ad operations platform for maximizing revenue through header bidding and fraud protection
Scores 0.8 higher than Criteo
Global contextual advertising leader providing high-yield programmatic and native solutions for publishers
Scores 0.8 higher than Criteo
A unified ad-serving and programmatic exchange platform for maximizing cross-screen digital revenue
Scores 0.7 higher than Criteo
Unified programmatic ad-tech platform for enterprise publishers and modern media companies
Scores 0.7 higher than Criteo
Independent omnichannel programmatic exchange for premium publishers to maximize advertising revenue
Scores 0.7 higher than Criteo
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Criteo?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ezoic is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Criteo at 3.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Criteo?
Our editors flagged: Historically reliant on third-party cookies, adapting to change; Demand concentrated in retail/commerce verticals. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Criteo 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.
