Adsterra vs Monetag: Best Network for Tier 3 Publishers
Both accept publishers globally with no traffic minimum. Adsterra has stronger Display and Social Bar; Monetag dominates push notification monetization.
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Adsterra
Global network with Tier 3/4 strength
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Monetag
Multi-format monetization for all geos
Head-to-head comparison
| Criterion | Adsterra | Monetag |
|---|---|---|
| Min Traffic Requirement | None | None |
| Payment Methods | PayPal, Wire, Crypto, Webmoney | PayPal, Wire, Crypto, Webmoney |
| Payment Threshold | $5 (PayPal) | $5 |
| Ad Formats | Display, Popunder, Social Bar, In-Page Push | Push, In-Page Push, Interstitial, Vignette |
| Best For | Publishers in emerging markets | Publishers wanting passive push revenue |
| Average RPM (Global) | $1 – $6 | $1 – $5 |
| Average RPM (Tier 3/4) | $0.50 – $4 | $0.40 – $3 |
| Approval Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Support Quality | Dedicated manager | Dedicated manager |
Which should you choose?
Choose Adsterra if...
You want Display + Popunder + Social Bar formats with high fill rates.
Choose Monetag if...
You want push notification revenue and Interstitial/Vignette inventory.
Use both if...
Many publishers run both — Adsterra for the page session, Monetag for push subscribers.
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