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AppLovin MAX vs CAS.AI Mediation

Both stand on app monetization platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AppLovin MAX

Free plan AndroidiPhone

MAX combines ad mediation, reporting, testing, and ad review for mobile games. Check network-specific setup and custom-network limitations, and account for consent requirements where they apply.

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CAS.AI combines bidding and waterfall auctions with reporting on each impression and a wide range of listed SDK integrations. Review the revenue share terms and SDK data collection requirements before choosing it.

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The facts

	AppLovin MAX	CAS.AI Mediation
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	applovin.com	cas.ai
On app monetization platforms	#2 of 10	#1 of 10

AppLovin MAX: what it does well

Real-time auction awards the highest bid
Supports six listed ad formats
Provides user-level and impression-level reporting
A/B testing compares networks, prices, and regions
Free for publishers

What to know first

Mediated networks require separate accounts and approval
Custom networks cannot use in-app bidding or Auto-CPM
AppLovin cannot troubleshoot unsupported custom networks
Publishers must handle applicable consent flags

CAS.AI Mediation: what it does well

Free plan listed as free
Supports rewarded, interstitial, banner, MREC and native ads
Reports auction winner and price per impression
SDK support spans multiple engines and frameworks
Advertises 24/7 expert support

What to know first

CAS takes a share of earnings
No-loss test promise requires 5,000+ daily active users
SDK may collect advertising and usage data
Publishers must obtain appropriate user consent

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