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Amazon Ads vs Criteo

Two leading programmatic & ad tech / paid ads tools, compared on pricing, features, and editorial fit. Updated for 2026.

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Amazon Ads

Advertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off Amazon

Custom pricing
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Criteo

Commerce media and performance advertising platform for brands, retailers and publishers

Custom pricing
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At a glance

 Amazon AdsCriteo
TaglineAdvertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off AmazonCommerce media and performance advertising platform for brands, retailers and publishers
Pricing modelCustomEnterprise
Starts atCustomCustom
Founded——
AI-native
CategoriesProgrammatic & Ad Tech, Paid Ads, AnalyticsProgrammatic & Ad Tech, Paid Ads, Ecommerce Platforms
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Quick take

Pick Amazon Ads if you need advertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off amazon. Pick Criteo if you need commerce media and performance advertising platform for brands, retailers and publishers.

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Frequently asked

Is Amazon Ads better than Criteo?
It depends on your use case. Amazon Ads is advertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off amazon, while Criteo is commerce media and performance advertising platform for brands, retailers and publishers. See the comparison above for which fits your team.
What's the price difference between Amazon Ads and Criteo?
Amazon Ads uses custom pricing. Criteo uses custom pricing.
Can I migrate from Amazon Ads to Criteo?
Most tools in this category support data import via CSV. For complex migrations, both vendors offer onboarding assistance on higher-tier plans.