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Best Data Management Platforms

LiveRamp alternatives

6 tools scored in the same category. 1 score higher than LiveRamp's 4.1/5.

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

Before you switch — what LiveRamp does well

  • Specialist in TV and streaming platform ad data — a fast-growing segment
  • Authenticated Traffic Solutions eliminates reliance on third-party cookies
  • One of the largest deterministic identity graphs on the internet

And where it was marked down

  • Massive data volume slows the first-party data onboarding process
  • Pricing not publicly transparent — enterprise-focused
  • May be overkill for publishers not focused on TV/streaming video ads
#1PermutiveBest-in-Class

A privacy-first audience platform that enables publishers to activate and monetize their entire audience using edge computing technology.

Scores 0.2 higher than LiveRamp

4.3
out of 5

Comprehensive data collaboration platform for cookieless identity and cross-channel audience monetization

Scores 0.1 lower than LiveRamp

4.0
out of 5
#3OnAudienceFair Fit

Global audience data platform and DMP solution for programmatic advertising monetization

Scores 0.4 lower than LiveRamp

3.7
out of 5
#4The Trade DeskMarginal Fit

The leading independent demand-side platform for data-driven, omnichannel advertising across the open internet.

Scores 1.0 lower than LiveRamp

3.1
out of 5

Enterprise data management platform for unified audience segmentation and cross-channel activation

Scores 1.7 lower than LiveRamp

2.4
out of 5

Composable AI-powered omnichannel demand-side platform for transparent programmatic buying and identity resolution

Scores 1.8 lower than LiveRamp

2.3
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to LiveRamp?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Permutive is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Data Management Platforms at 4.3/5, against LiveRamp at 4.1/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from LiveRamp?

Our editors flagged: Massive data volume slows the first-party data onboarding process; Pricing not publicly transparent — enterprise-focused; May be overkill for publishers not focused on TV/streaming video ads. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run LiveRamp 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.