Best Ad Networks for Publishers
Index Exchange alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 5 score higher than Index Exchange's 4.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Index Exchange does well
- Access to large spectrum of global premium demand through trusted DSP and agency partnerships
- Single-source monetization across display, video, CTV, mobile, and native formats
And where it was marked down
- Interface is not as user-friendly as other networks
- Steep learning curve when starting with the platform
AI-powered revenue infrastructure platform optimizing monetization and user experience for digital publishers
Scores 0.3 higher than Index Exchange
Monetize website content through automated high-quality ads targeted to your specific digital audience
Scores 0.1 higher than Index Exchange
A full-service ad management platform optimizing revenue through lifestyle-focused programmatic advertising
Scores 0.1 higher than Index Exchange
AI-driven ad operations platform for maximizing revenue through header bidding and fraud protection
Scores 0.1 higher than Index Exchange
Global contextual advertising leader providing high-yield programmatic and native solutions for publishers
Scores 0.1 higher than Index Exchange
A unified ad-serving and programmatic exchange platform for maximizing cross-screen digital revenue
Scores level with Index Exchange
Unified programmatic ad-tech platform for enterprise publishers and modern media companies
Scores level with Index Exchange
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 0.1 lower than Index Exchange
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Index Exchange?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ezoic is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Index Exchange 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 Index Exchange?
Our editors flagged: Interface is not as user-friendly as other networks; Steep learning curve when starting with the platform. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Index Exchange 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.
