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Amazon Ads vs Equativ Retail Media

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
Visit Amazon Ads
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Equativ Retail Media

Self-serve retail media platform for on-site and off-site ad campaigns

Custom pricing
Visit Equativ Retail Media

At a glance

 Amazon AdsEquativ Retail Media
TaglineAdvertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off AmazonSelf-serve retail media platform for on-site and off-site ad campaigns
Pricing modelCustomEnterprise
Starts atCustomCustom
Founded——
AI-native
CategoriesProgrammatic & Ad Tech, Paid Ads, AnalyticsProgrammatic & Ad Tech, Paid Ads
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Quick take

Pick Amazon Ads if you need advertising solutions to reach shoppers on and off amazon. Pick Equativ Retail Media if you need self-serve retail media platform for on-site and off-site ad campaigns.

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Frequently asked

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