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Best Ad Networks for Publishers

Sovrn alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than Sovrn's 3.8/5.

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

Before you switch — what Sovrn does well

  • No minimum traffic requirement
  • Multiple avenues of earning revenue - programmatic ads and affiliate monetization
  • Low $25 minimum payout threshold ideal for smaller publishers

And where it was marked down

  • Lower eCPM rates for non-US traffic
  • NET 90 payment schedule is longer than most competitors
#1EzoicBest-in-Class

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

Scores 0.5 higher than Sovrn

4.3
out of 5
#2Google AdSenseStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.3 higher than Sovrn

4.1
out of 5
#3MediavineStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.3 higher than Sovrn

4.1
out of 5
#4MonetizeMoreStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.3 higher than Sovrn

4.1
out of 5
#5Media.netStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.3 higher than Sovrn

4.1
out of 5
#6Google AdX (via GAM)Strong Choice

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

Scores 0.2 higher than Sovrn

4.0
out of 5
#7AditudeStrong Choice

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

Scores 0.2 higher than Sovrn

4.0
out of 5
#8Index ExchangeStrong Choice

Independent omnichannel programmatic exchange for premium publishers to maximize advertising revenue

Scores 0.2 higher than Sovrn

4.0
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Sovrn?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ezoic is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Ad Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Sovrn at 3.8/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Sovrn?

Our editors flagged: Lower eCPM rates for non-US traffic; NET 90 payment schedule is longer than most competitors. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Sovrn 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.