BidMachine
Open-source mobile ad exchange and in-app bidding SDK from Stack/Appodeal supporting header bidding and DSPs.
Our Verdict
Rare open-source ad exchange, great for transparency, but you'll need engineers to run it properly.
Pros
- Open-source codebase offers full transparency
- Header bidding support built in
- Free to use beyond rev share
Cons
- Requires engineering effort to integrate and maintain
- Demand depends heavily on connected DSPs
- Part of Appodeal ecosystem, not standalone
When to Use BidMachine
Good fit if you need
- Open-source in-app bidding SDK replacing closed mediation stacks
- Header bidding for mobile publishers connecting to multiple DSPs
- Transparent programmatic yield optimization without mediation lock-in
- Integrating custom DSP demand into mobile app monetization flow
Pricing
Price wrong?BidMachine Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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