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Appnext vs DT FairBid

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.

DT FairBid offers both auction-based and ordered waterfall mediation, along with reporting APIs and privacy controls. Publishers should account for the placement requirement and the direct payment arrangement with mediated networks.

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The facts

	Appnext	DT FairBid
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	appnext.com	digitalturbine.com
On app monetization platforms	#7 of 10	#3 of 10

Appnext: what it does well

DT FairBid: what it does well

Supports bidding and waterfall mediation
Demonstrates four ad formats
Includes guides for several mediated networks
Provides reporting APIs
Offers advertising ID and child-user privacy controls

What to know first

At least one placement is required to monetize an app
Publishers collect payments directly from mediated networks
APIs require authentication tokens and verification keys

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