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At a Glance
Equativ
Equativ
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PubMatic
PubMatic
Star Rating
(11)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PubMatic
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PubMatic's "SSP Functionality" scores lower at 6.1 compared to Smart AdServer's more robust offerings, which are praised for their comprehensive "Ad Unit Availability" at 7.0, making Smart AdServer a better choice for those needing diverse ad formats.
  • Reviewers mention that Smart AdServer excels in "Performance Analytics," achieving a higher score, which allows users to gain deeper insights into their campaigns, while PubMatic's analytics features are seen as less intuitive and less effective.
  • G2 users highlight that Smart AdServer's "Campaign Management" tools are more user-friendly and efficient, reflected in its higher ease of use rating of 8.2, whereas PubMatic struggles with user experience, scoring only 6.5.
  • Users on G2 report that PubMatic's "Product Direction" is a concern, with a low score of 5.3, indicating potential stagnation, while Smart AdServer's positive feedback on product updates and direction, scoring 8.9, suggests a more innovative approach.
  • Reviewers say that Smart AdServer's "Quality of Support" is rated higher at 7.3, with users appreciating timely responses and helpful resources, while PubMatic's support is often described as lacking, with a score of 6.7.
  • Users report that both platforms cater to small businesses, but Smart AdServer has a stronger reputation for meeting requirements with a score of 9.1, while PubMatic's lower score of 6.2 indicates it may not fully meet user expectations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Equativ
No pricing available
PubMatic
No pricing available
Free Trial
Equativ
No trial information available
PubMatic
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
11
6.2
10
Ease of Use
8.2
11
6.5
10
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
6.7
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
5
Quality of Support
7.3
11
6.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
5.3
10
Features by Category
Connected TV (CTV) Advertising PlatformsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
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Platform - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
Not enough data
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Campaign Management - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
App Monetization PlatformsHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - App Monetization Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Advertising - App Monetization Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supply Side Platform (SSP)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
6.4
16
SSP Functionality
Not enough data
6.1
6
SSP
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Equativ
Equativ
PubMatic
PubMatic
Equativ and PubMatic are categorized as Supply Side Platform (SSP), App Monetization Platforms, and Publisher Ad Server
Unique Categories
Equativ
Equativ has no unique categories
PubMatic
PubMatic is categorized as Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Equativ
Equativ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
PubMatic
PubMatic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Equativ
Equativ
Marketing and Advertising
27.3%
Publishing
18.2%
Legal Services
9.1%
Internet
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Other
27.3%
PubMatic
PubMatic
Marketing and Advertising
30.0%
Publishing
10.0%
Internet
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Fine Art
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Equativ
Equativ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Platform is easy to work within and the pricing is among the best we found.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Sluggish reporting, very slow engineering team. If you have technical issues its hard to work with them.

PubMatic
PubMatic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Publishing

always filled my impressions with a paying ad

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Biotechnology

Doesn't give.examples of previous aolutions

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Discussions
Equativ
Equativ Discussions
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PubMatic
PubMatic Discussions
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