If you’re tired of low earnings from AdSense or just want to try something new, you’re not alone. Many website owners and bloggers look for better-paying ad networks with faster approval and lower payout thresholds. Luckily, there are plenty of other options out there that work great.
Some of these networks give instant approval, while others need higher traffic. A few even pay better than AdSense, especially if your traffic comes from the US or other top-tier countries. No matter what kind of website you have, you’ll find a good match on this list.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the best AdSense alternatives you can try. I’ve added notes on approval, ad formats, traffic requirements, and payment options, so you can choose the one that fits you best.
1. Adsterra
Adsterra is the best AdSense alternative (and my favorite) that gives you instant approval on all types of websites. There is no minimum traffic required. It has banner, popunder, social bar ads, and direct link ads.
The CPMs are great when adult ads are activated. It offers payouts twice a month through payment methods like PayPal, WebMoney, wire transfer, etc. The minimum withdrawal amount is just $5.
2. Mediavine
Mediavine is a premium ad network that is popular for its high RPM. To join, your site needs to have at least 50,000 sessions per month and original content. If you fulfill this criteria, go ahead and apply.
You’ll earn a lot from traffic from tier-1 countries like the USA, UK, and Canada. The minimum payout threshold is $100 for PayPal, wire transfer, ACH (US), and $200 for ACH (international). Mediavine pays on Net65 terms.
3. Ezoic
Ezoic is an extended version of AdSense as it shows AdSense ads with optimization. It previously had an eligibility criteria of 10,000 monthly visits but it has now been removed and you can apply anytime.
It gives you good revenue but slows down your site. If you don’t care about your site speed, try Ezoic. The payment schedule is the same as AdSense but the minimum amount is just $20. Payment methods are check, wire transfer, PayPal, and Payoneer.
4. Ad Maven
Ad Maven is similar to Adsterra as it offers ad formats like pop, push, interstitial, smart link, and content locker. They have premium CPM rates for quality traffic and assign a manager for premium publishers.
I was invited to join their ad network for one of my sites and the revenue was doubled. Worth a shot. Payments are made via PayPal, Payoneer, bank wire transfer, Bitcoin, WebMoney, and Paxum with no minimum threshold.
5. Value Impression
Value Impression is another premium ad network that generates good revenue for good traffic. Their requirement is 750,000 ad impressions per month (25,000 per day). They have display banner ads, instream, and outstream video ads.
The traffic requirement is not strict as I received an invite when my site was not fulfilling the requirement. You get paid each month after you reach $100. The withdrawal options are PayPal, Payoneer, wire transfer, and Bitcoin.
6. Raptive
Raptive (formerly AdThrive) is a premium ad network just like Mediavine. Hence, it accepts only quality websites with 50,000+ monthly views with a minimum of 40% US traffic. The site should have original articles.
The RPMs are excellent provided that the traffic is of good quality. The payment methods are ACH, PayPal, check, and wire transfer. The minimum payment threshold is $25 for all methods (for wire transfer, it is $100).
7. SetupAd
SetupAd is an ad management service that manages your ads with features like smart ad refresh, floor price management, etc. It connects with your Google Ad Manager and AdSense to serve premium demand ads.
Besides this, it also offers header bidding and a self-serve platform. You will receive your payment via bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, Revolut, or Paysera after reaching the €100 minimum amount.
8. Publift
Publift is an ultra-premium ad network that only works with websites generating monthly revenue over $2,000, traffic over 500,000 page views monthly, and a majority of traffic from North and South America, Europe, and AUNZ.
If you fulfill these requirements, Publift is the best company to monetize your site. All the payments are made via direct bank transfer. Google revenue is paid every 30 days and all other revenue from other networks is paid in 3 months’ arrears.
9. Monetag
Monetag (a part of PropellerAds) is an all-rounder ad network that offers various ad formats including popunder, push, vignette banner, interstitial, and smart link. It is an instant approval network that requires zero traffic.
Besides websites, you can easily monetize your social media profiles, Telegram mini apps, and Android apps. Payment methods available are PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, wire, WebMoney, and crypto. It has a net-30 days payout cycle with a $5 threshold.
10. MGID
MGID is a popular native advertising platform (like Taboola) that is perfect for news websites with daily blog posts. Native ads have better CTR than traditional banner ads but lower CPM. Hence, you earn for clicks made.
It has different native ad formats like under article, sidebar, smart, etc. The minimum payout is $100 for PayPal and Payoneer, and $1000 for wire transfer. All payments are issued once a month according to the NET 30 payment terms.
Final Thoughts
If AdSense isn’t working well for you or you just want to earn more, trying one or more of these ad networks can be a smart move. Some need high traffic, but many give you a chance even if your site is small or new.
Look at your site’s traffic and needs, then pick a network that fits. You don’t have to stick to one—test a few and see what brings in the best earnings for you.
