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Every ad network worth knowing, reviewed the same way.

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.

Networks reviewed
10
Test sites
3
Window per network
90 days
Last refresh
May 2026
Featured deep-dive

Mediavine

Premium full-service network with strong RPMs and a 50k-sessions threshold.

Read the review Dec 12, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words

Raptive

Highest RPMs in testing, hardest entry bar, strongest tech team.

9.3 / 10 RPM $32–48 Min 100k Net +45
Premium High bar Premium

Mediavine

Premium full-service network with strong RPMs and opinionated ad layouts.

9.1 / 10 RPM $28–42 Min 50k Net +45
Editor's pick Premium 90d tested Premium

Snigel

Quietly excellent mid-tier network with real header bidding.

8.6 / 10 RPM $14–28 Min 10k Net +45
Mid-tier Hidden gem

Newor Media

Transparent reporting and a low entry bar; surprisingly competitive RPMs.

8.2 / 10 RPM $12–24 Min 30k Net +30
Mid-tier Transparent

Playwire

Gaming and entertainment specialist; strong for high-engagement sites.

7.8 / 10 RPM $10–26 Min 500k Net +60
Niche / vertical Gaming

Mediagrid

Premium-adjacent network with strong European buy-side demand.

7.6 / 10 RPM $11–22 Min 50k Net +45
Mid-tier EU demand

Ezoic

Open-access AI-driven network; a decent floor for smaller sites.

7.4 / 10 RPM $8–22 Min None Net +30
Open Open access

Sovrn

Self-serve with a respectable header-bidding stack; a good supplement.

7.2 / 10 RPM $6–14 Min None Net +60
Open Supplement

Monumetric

Solid entry-tier network for sub-50k lifestyle and parenting sites.

7.0 / 10 RPM $8–18 Min 10k Net +60
Mid-tier Setup fee

AdSense

The benchmark every other network is measured against.

6.2 / 10 RPM $3–8 Min None Net +30
Open Benchmark

Side-by-side: the headline numbers

90 days median · 3 test sites
Network Rating RPM (USD) Min sessions/mo Payout Tier
Raptive 9.3 $32–48 100k Net +45 Premium
Mediavine 9.1 $28–42 50k Net +45 Premium
Snigel 8.6 $14–28 10k Net +45 Mid-tier
Newor Media 8.2 $12–24 30k Net +30 Mid-tier
Playwire 7.8 $10–26 500k Net +60 Niche / vertical
Mediagrid 7.6 $11–22 50k Net +45 Mid-tier
Ezoic 7.4 $8–22 None Net +30 Open
Sovrn 7.2 $6–14 None Net +60 Open
Monumetric 7.0 $8–18 10k Net +60 Mid-tier
AdSense 6.2 $3–8 None Net +30 Open