Freestar

Freestar is an award-winning ad management company that engineers publisher-first ad solutions. It has appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Freestar provides a comprehensive header bidding suite that competes with Mediavine and Raptive, targeting mid-to-enterprise level websites.

The platform offers app monetization, web monetization, and robust analytics. Freestar is a legitimate, high-end partner for publishers who want to outsource their ad operations to experts to maximize yield. They work with major brands like CoinDesk and Barstool Sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. specific traffic minimum?

Yes, Freestar is a premium network and generally requires websites to have at least 100,000 to 500,000 monthly pageviews. They focus on larger publishers who need enterprise-grade solutions and support.

2. specific contract length?

Yes, Freestar typically requires a contract with a notice period (often 60 to 90 days) for termination. This is standard for enterprise ad management to allow time for demand ramp-up and ramp-down.

3. How does Freestar pay?

Freestar pays on a Net-60 basis. Payments are issued via Direct Deposit (ACH), Wire Transfer, or Check. They provide a unified dashboard where you can track revenue from all demand sources.

4. Do they support apps?

Yes, Freestar offers a specialized solution for mobile app monetization (in-app advertising). They help developers integrate mediation SDKs to maximize revenue from iOS and Android apps.

5. Is it better than AdSense?

For large sites, yes. Freestar connects you to AdSense plus dozens of other exchanges (Google AdX, OpenX, Amazon, etc.) simultaneously. This increased competition almost always results in higher RPMs than AdSense alone.