Best Ad Networks for Publishers
Freestar alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 5 score higher than Freestar's 4.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Freestar does well
- Dedicated audience development team
- World-class yield management experts provide ongoing optimization
- NET 60 payment schedule via Tipalti or PayPal
And where it was marked down
- High traffic requirement (1M+ monthly pageviews and 12 months of history) excludes smaller publishers
- Moderate script overhead
Monetize website content through automated high-quality ads targeted to your specific digital audience
Scores 0.3 higher than Freestar
AI-powered revenue infrastructure platform optimizing monetization and user experience for digital publishers
Scores 0.3 higher than Freestar
A comprehensive platform for publishers to maximize revenue through advertising, commerce, and data-driven insights.
Scores 0.1 higher than Freestar
A leading digital media platform providing elite ad monetization, audience growth tools, and AI infrastructure. (Now: Originally founded as AdThrive; rebranded to Raptive in April 2023 to unify CafeMedia and AdThrive under a single identity focused on the creator economy.)
Scores 0.1 higher than Freestar
Independent omnichannel programmatic exchange for premium publishers to maximize advertising revenue
Scores 0.1 higher than Freestar
A unified ad-serving and programmatic exchange platform for maximizing cross-screen digital revenue
Scores level with Freestar
A full-service ad management platform optimizing revenue through lifestyle-focused programmatic advertising
Scores level with Freestar
A comprehensive revenue amplification platform for digital publishers to maximize ad yield through AI and automation. (Now: Playwire was acquired by the Dutch media and technology company Azerion in 2022, though it continues to operate and market under its original brand name.)
Scores level with Freestar
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Freestar?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Google AdSense is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Freestar at 4.0/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Freestar?
Our editors flagged: High traffic requirement (1M+ monthly pageviews and 12 months of history) excludes smaller publishers; Moderate script overhead. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Freestar 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.
