Revive Adserver

Leading open-source ad server solution for small to medium-sized publishers

Revive Adserver is an open-source ad serving platform that evolved from the OpenX Source project (formerly phpAdsNew and OpenAds). It provides a free, self-hosted solution for publishers, advertisers, and ad networks to manage and deliver digital advertising campaigns. The platform enables users to serve display ads, track impressions and clicks, and manage multiple advertisers and websites from a single interface. Revive Adserver is particularly popular among small to medium-sized publishers and organizations that prefer to maintain control over their ad serving infrastructure rather than relying on third-party hosted solutions. As an open-source project, Revive Adserver occupies a unique position in the AdTech ecosystem by offering a cost-effective alternative to commercial ad servers. The software is maintained by a community of developers and is available for free download, though commercial support and hosting services are offered through various third-party providers. The platform supports various ad formats including banners, video, and mobile ads, and includes features for targeting, reporting, and campaign management. While it may not have the advanced programmatic capabilities of enterprise-level ad servers, it remains a viable solution for organizations seeking basic to intermediate ad serving functionality with full data ownership.