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Best Ad Networks for Publishers

LiveIntent alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than LiveIntent's 3.4/5.

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

Before you switch — what LiveIntent does well

  • Specialized focus on underused email ad inventory
  • Identity resolution useful in cookieless environment
  • Works across publishers of varying sizes

And where it was marked down

  • Niche focus limits use to email-heavy publishers
  • Smaller overall demand pool than broad SSPs
#1EzoicBest-in-Class

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

Scores 0.9 higher than LiveIntent

4.3
out of 5
Full review
Visit Ezoic
#2Google AdSenseStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.7 higher than LiveIntent

4.1
out of 5
Full review
Visit Google AdSense
#3MediavineStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.7 higher than LiveIntent

4.1
out of 5
Full review
Visit Mediavine
#4MonetizeMoreStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.7 higher than LiveIntent

4.1
out of 5
Full review
Visit MonetizeMore
#5Media.netStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.7 higher than LiveIntent

4.1
out of 5
Full review
Visit Media.net
#6Google AdX (via GAM)Strong Choice

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

Scores 0.6 higher than LiveIntent

4.0
out of 5
#7AditudeStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.6 higher than LiveIntent

4.0
out of 5
Full review
Visit Aditude
#8Index ExchangeStrong Choice

Independent omnichannel programmatic exchange for premium publishers to maximize advertising revenue

Scores 0.6 higher than LiveIntent

4.0
out of 5
Full review
Visit Index Exchange

Common questions

What is the best alternative to LiveIntent?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ezoic is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against LiveIntent at 3.4/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from LiveIntent?

Our editors flagged: Niche focus limits use to email-heavy publishers; Smaller overall demand pool than broad SSPs. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run LiveIntent 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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