AdSense vs Mediavine: When to Make the Switch
Mediavine RPMs are typically 3–5× higher than AdSense, but the 50K sessions/month minimum keeps it out of reach for most publishers.
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AdSense
Google's publisher ad network
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Mediavine
Premium network for established publishers
Head-to-head comparison
| Criterion | AdSense | Mediavine |
|---|---|---|
| Min Traffic Requirement | None (quality bar) | 50,000 sessions/mo |
| Payment Methods | Bank, Wire, Check | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment Threshold | $100 | $25 |
| Ad Formats | Display, AMP, In-feed, Native | Display, Video, Sticky, Native |
| Best For | Any publisher with original content | Established Tier 1 lifestyle blogs |
| Average RPM (Global) | $3 – $12 | $15 – $40 |
| Average RPM (Tier 3/4) | $0.30 – $2 | Limited availability |
| Approval Difficulty | Strict | Very strict |
| Support Quality | Self-serve / community | Dedicated success manager |
Which should you choose?
Choose AdSense if...
You're under 50K monthly sessions or outside Mediavine's accepted geographies.
Choose Mediavine if...
You're hitting 50K+ sessions/month from Tier 1 traffic with original, brand-safe content.
Use both if...
You can't — Mediavine requires exclusivity on display inventory.
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