Every publisher hits the same fork in the road eventually: stick with what you have, or move to a network that pays more but asks more of you. Raptive and Monumetric represent two genuine options at that fork, and this comparison lays out exactly where each one wins.
Quick Verdict
Raptive is the premium tier; Monumetric is the stepping stone. Read on for the full breakdown.
Raptive vs Monumetric at a Glance
| Raptive | Monumetric | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic requirement | 100,000 pageviews per month, with most traffic from the US, UK, Canada or Australia | 10,000 pageviews per month; sites under 80k pageviews pay a one-time $99 setup fee |
| Typical RPM | $20 to $45 | $8 to $20 |
| Revenue share | You keep 75% | You keep roughly 70% |
| Payment terms | Net-45, $25 threshold, PayPal or bank transfer | Net-60, $10 threshold, PayPal or bank transfer |
Requirements and Approval
Start with the entry bar. Raptive asks for this: 100,000 pageviews per month, with most traffic from the US, UK, Canada or Australia. Monumetric, on the other hand: 10,000 pageviews per month; sites under 80k pageviews pay a one-time $99 setup fee. One of those might rule you in or out before earnings even enter the conversation.
Earnings: RPMs, Revenue Share and Payments
Let’s talk money. Typical RPMs on Raptive land around $20 to $45; on Monumetric, around $8 to $20. Those are broad publisher-reported ranges, and where you fall inside them depends on your audience’s country, your niche and how your layout performs on viewability.
On the business side, here’s how the money splits: Raptive — You keep 75%. Monumetric — You keep roughly 70%. When payday comes, Raptive pays like this: Net-45, $25 threshold, PayPal or bank transfer. Monumetric: Net-60, $10 threshold, PayPal or bank transfer. If cash flow matters to you — and for most small publishers it does — the payment terms deserve as much attention as the RPM.
Raptive: Pros and Cons
What we like
- top-tier RPMs, often neck and neck with Mediavine
- strong creator tools like the Slickstream acquisition
- expert ad ops team behind you
- good for sites past the 100k mark
What could be better
- 100k pageview bar is the highest of the big three
- premium-tier traffic requirements filter out many international sites
- longer onboarding
- less flexible if your audience is mostly outside tier-1 countries
Monumetric: Pros and Cons
What we like
- low 10k pageview entry point
- managed setup — they place the ads for you
- decent RPMs for the entry tier
- has tiers that grow with your site
What could be better
- $99 setup fee stings for small sites
- Net-60 payments are slow
- RPMs trail Mediavine and Raptive clearly
- ad layouts can feel heavy out of the box
So, Which One Should You Pick?
Our verdict: Raptive is the premium tier; Monumetric is the stepping stone.
These aren’t really rivals for the same site today — they’re two stops on the same road. But if you’re close to Raptive’s requirements, the comparison matters a lot.
Choose Raptive if top-tier RPMs, often neck and neck with Mediavine matters most to you or you already meet its requirements comfortably. Choose Monumetric if low 10k pageview entry point is what you need, or its entry bar fits your current traffic. And if you’re genuinely torn and both accept you, run each for a full month — RPM data from your own site beats any review, including this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Raptive and Monumetric at the same time?
Usually not on the same pages. Managed networks typically want exclusivity on your ad inventory, so you’ll have to pick one per site — or split them across different sites you own.
Which pays more, Raptive or Monumetric?
Based on publisher reports, Raptive RPMs run $20 to $45 and Monumetric runs $8 to $20. Your actual numbers depend on niche, traffic geography and season — the only trustworthy test is your own site.
How hard is it to switch from Raptive to Monumetric?
Technically it’s easy: remove one ad code, add the other. The harder part is timing — switch at the start of a quarter rather than mid-Q4, and give the new network a few weeks to optimize before judging results.
