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At a Glance
OpenX
OpenX
Star Rating
(19)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PubMatic
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that OpenX excels in "Floor Price" functionality with a score of 8.5, allowing advertisers to set competitive pricing, while PubMatic falls short with a score of 6.0, leading to concerns about pricing flexibility.
  • Reviewers mention that OpenX's "Ad Unit Availability" is rated at 7.3, providing a diverse range of ad formats, whereas PubMatic's score of 7.0 indicates slightly less variety, which may limit campaign creativity.
  • G2 users highlight that OpenX has a better "Ease of Use" rating at 7.6 compared to PubMatic's 6.5, suggesting that users find OpenX's interface more intuitive and user-friendly for managing campaigns.
  • Users on G2 report that PubMatic shines in "Quality of Support" with a score of 6.7, slightly higher than OpenX's 6.5, indicating that users may receive more effective assistance when issues arise.
  • Reviewers say that OpenX's "Campaign Management" features are robust, allowing for detailed performance analytics, while PubMatic's offerings in this area are perceived as less comprehensive, impacting overall campaign effectiveness.
  • Users mention that both platforms have similar "Product Direction" scores, with OpenX at 5.6 and PubMatic at 5.3, indicating that both products may need to improve their future development strategies to meet evolving user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenX
No pricing available
PubMatic
No pricing available
Free Trial
OpenX
No trial information available
PubMatic
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
6.6
18
6.2
10
Ease of Use
7.6
18
6.5
10
Ease of Setup
6.5
8
6.7
5
Ease of Admin
7.5
6
8.0
5
Quality of Support
6.5
16
6.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
7
7.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
5.6
16
5.3
10
Features by Category
Connected TV (CTV) Advertising PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
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Platform - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
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Campaign Management - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
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Agentic AI - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms
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App Monetization PlatformsHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
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Platform - App Monetization Platforms
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Advertising - App Monetization Platforms
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Ad Serving & Management - Publisher Ad Server
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Targeting & Personalization - Publisher Ad Server
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Monetization & Reporting - Publisher Ad Server
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Agentic AI - Publisher Ad Server
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Supply Side Platform (SSP)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.6
14
6.4
8
Agentic AI - Supply Side Platform (SSP)
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SSP Functionality
6.8
10
6.1
6
SSP
7.3
11
7.0
5
6.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
6.0
5
8.0
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Unique Categories
OpenX
OpenX has no unique categories
PubMatic
PubMatic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenX
OpenX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
PubMatic
PubMatic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Reviewers' Industry
OpenX
OpenX
Marketing and Advertising
35.3%
Internet
11.8%
Publishing
5.9%
Public Relations and Communications
5.9%
Online Media
5.9%
Other
35.3%
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%
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PubMatic
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Discussions
OpenX
OpenX Discussions
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PubMatic
PubMatic Discussions
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