Raptive
Highest RPMs in testing, hardest entry bar, strongest tech team.
I run identical test sites through every network on this list. Same templates, same content, same 90-day windows. Then I write down what I saw. No affiliate links. No "comp'd" accounts. No PR pitches.
Premium full-service network with strong RPMs and a 50k-sessions threshold.
Highest RPMs in testing, hardest entry bar, strongest tech team.
Premium full-service network with strong RPMs and opinionated ad layouts.
Quietly excellent mid-tier network with real header bidding.
Transparent reporting and a low entry bar; surprisingly competitive RPMs.
Gaming and entertainment specialist; strong for high-engagement sites.
Premium-adjacent network with strong European buy-side demand.
Open-access AI-driven network; a decent floor for smaller sites.
Self-serve with a respectable header-bidding stack; a good supplement.
Solid entry-tier network for sub-50k lifestyle and parenting sites.
The benchmark every other network is measured against.
| Network | Rating | RPM (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Raptive | 9.3 | $32–48 |
| Mediavine | 9.1 | $28–42 |
| Snigel | 8.6 | $14–28 |
| Newor Media | 8.2 | $12–24 |
| Playwire | 7.8 | $10–26 |
| Mediagrid | 7.6 | $11–22 |
| Ezoic | 7.4 | $8–22 |
| Sovrn | 7.2 | $6–14 |
| Monumetric | 7.0 | $8–18 |
| AdSense | 6.2 | $3–8 |