Media.net vs Monumetric: RPM, Requirements and Payouts
For a general-interest site with 50,000 monthly sessions and a balanced audience, our tables put Monumetric about 87% ahead of Media.net. Niche, region and entry requirements all change the picture.
Updated · Every figure on this page is an estimate from our benchmark tables, not a quote from any network.
At a glance
| Media.net | Monumetric | |
|---|---|---|
| Formats in our model | Display (banner), In-article / native, Sticky / anchor | Display (banner), In-article / native, Sticky / anchor, Video (outstream), Interstitial |
| Page RPM, Tier 1 | $5.50 | $10.50 |
| Page RPM, Tier 2 | $2.40 | $4.40 |
| Page RPM, Tier 3 | $0.70 | $1.20 |
| Entry bar | No traffic minimum | 10,000 pageviews a month |
| Payout threshold | Around $100 | Low minimum, set by payment method |
Which wins in each niche
Each row runs 50,000 monthly sessions at two pages per session with the default display, in-article and sticky mix.
| Niche | Media.net | Monumetric | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | $305 | $569 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Finance & Business | $503 | $940 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Health & Wellness | $292 | $544 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Food & Recipes | $278 | $520 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Travel | $252 | $470 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Gaming | $185 | $346 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Lifestyle | $225 | $421 | Monumetric | 87% |
| News & Entertainment | $172 | $322 | Monumetric | 87% |
| Education | $238 | $445 | Monumetric | 87% |
| General | $212 | $396 | Monumetric | 87% |
Media.net leads in 0 of 10 niches and Monumetric in 10. The widest gap is in Education, where Monumetric earns about 87% more. The closest race is Technology, where the two sit 87% apart.
How region changes the result
The same general site at 50,000 monthly sessions with three different audience splits.
| Media.net | Monumetric | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging-market lean | $135 | $248 | Monumetric |
| Balanced global mix | $212 | $396 | Monumetric |
| Tier 1 lean | $312 | $590 | Monumetric |
Monumetric stays ahead across all three audience splits, by 83% to 89%.
Entry requirements
Monumetric asks for roughly 10,000 pageviews a month, while Media.net has no published minimum. A site below that bar can only use Media.net today.
Media.net / Monumetric
About Media.net
Media.net runs a contextual ad network that matches ads to the words on your page rather than relying mainly on tracking the reader. It has no fixed traffic minimum but favours English-language content with US, UK and other Tier 1 readers, and our reference Tier 1 RPM for it is about $5.50.
Strengths
- Contextual matching means ads can still earn when cookies or device identifiers are restricted.
- It is often run alongside AdSense, giving a second source of demand for the same pages.
- Payout options include wire, PayPal and Payoneer, which helps publishers based outside the US.
Watch-outs
- Our tables show only display, native and sticky formats, with no video or interstitial.
- Its reference RPM is the lowest of the six web networks we model, and Tier 3 traffic earns very little.
- Approval leans on content language and audience location, so a non-English site may struggle to get in.
Best for: An English-language site with mostly US and UK readers, especially on commercial topics, that wants contextual demand next to AdSense.
About Monumetric
Monumetric is a managed ad partner for mid-sized sites, with a published entry bar of roughly 10,000 monthly pageviews. Its team handles placements and demand on your behalf, and our reference Tier 1 RPM is about $10.50 with all five web formats available.
Strengths
- The entry bar is lower than Raptive's or Ezoic's, so it is within reach of a site that is still growing.
- A managed team sets up and adjusts placements, which suits publishers who would rather not tune layouts themselves.
- Video and interstitial formats are offered as well as display, native and sticky.
Watch-outs
- Net terms of 30 to 60 days mean a longer wait between earning money and receiving it.
- Entry tiers for smaller sites may carry a setup fee or a minimum term, so read the agreement before you sign.
- Managed control means you have less freedom to change ad settings without going through the team.
Best for: A blog past roughly 10,000 monthly pageviews but short of the Raptive and Mediavine bars that wants managed ads with little hands-on work.
Payout terms
| Media.net | Monumetric | |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | Around $100 | Low minimum, set by payment method |
| Cycle | Monthly, about 30 days after month end | Monthly, net terms of 30 to 60 days |
| Methods | Wire, PayPal or Payoneer; typical terms, confirm in your own account | PayPal or bank transfer; typical terms, confirm in your own account |
Verdict
For sites that qualify for both, Monumetric is ahead in most niches on our numbers, with the biggest edge in Education, Gaming. Media.net makes more sense where it is the only option your traffic allows or in General.
All figures come from our benchmark tables: Android eCPMs by tier, category or niche multipliers, modelled fill and the iOS multiplier. They are estimates for planning, not quotes.
Questions people ask
Does Media.net pay more than Monumetric?
In our benchmark tables Monumetric earns more in 10 of 10 site niches for a balanced audience, with an average lead of about 87%. Your own results depend on category, region and setup.
Can I run Media.net and Monumetric together?
Sometimes. Managed networks often require exclusivity for display inventory, while AdSense can run alongside some other networks if policies allow. Check each network’s current terms before mixing them.