Advertiser Comparison

Compare advertising options for reaching developers. Find the best network for your budget and goals.

Feature
Adventory
EthicalAds
Carbon Ads
CPM Rate$5.00$4.83-$7.50~$3.40
Minimum Budget$20$1,000Contact sales
Self-serve
Approval time24 hours1-3 daysInvite only
Privacy-focused
Real-time analytics
AudienceDevelopers, indie makers, SaaS foundersDevelopers, data scienceDesigners, developers

Rates based on publicly available information as of Q1 2026. EthicalAds rates vary by geography.

Why advertisers choose Adventory

$20
Start small

Test with a small budget before committing. No $1,000 minimum, no sales calls required.

24h
Go live fast

Submit your campaign and get approved within 24 hours. No waiting weeks for invite-only access.

100%
Curated placements

Every publisher is hand-picked. Your ad appears on quality indie apps, docs sites, and maker tools.

0
Tracking scripts

No cookies, no fingerprinting. Your brand stays clean while reaching privacy-conscious developers.

Getting started

1

Create your ad

Upload your logo, add your product name, write a tagline (90 chars max), and add your landing page URL. Check our sponsor guide for best practices.

2

Set your budget

Start with as little as $20. Your budget determines how many impressions you get at $5 CPM. $20 = 4,000 impressions.

3

Go live

We review your campaign within 24 hours. Once approved, your ad starts appearing across our network. Track impressions and clicks in real-time.

Start with $20, not $1,000

$5 CPM, $20 minimum for founding advertisers. No contracts, no sales calls.

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