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Index Exchange vs Magnite

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

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Index Exchange

Global supply-side platform and ad exchange for publishers and marketers

Custom pricing
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Magnite

Sell-side ad platform for publishers across CTV, video, display, and audio

Custom pricing
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At a glance

 Index ExchangeMagnite
TaglineGlobal supply-side platform and ad exchange for publishers and marketersSell-side ad platform for publishers across CTV, video, display, and audio
Pricing modelEnterpriseEnterprise
Starts atCustomCustom
Founded——
AI-native
CategoriesProgrammatic & Ad TechProgrammatic & Ad Tech, Paid Ads
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Quick take

Pick Index Exchange if you need global supply-side platform and ad exchange for publishers and marketers. Pick Magnite if you need sell-side ad platform for publishers across ctv, video, display, and audio.

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Frequently asked

Is Index Exchange better than Magnite?
It depends on your use case. Index Exchange is global supply-side platform and ad exchange for publishers and marketers, while Magnite is sell-side ad platform for publishers across ctv, video, display, and audio. See the comparison above for which fits your team.
What's the price difference between Index Exchange and Magnite?
Index Exchange uses custom pricing. Magnite uses custom pricing.
Can I migrate from Index Exchange to Magnite?
Most tools in this category support data import via CSV. For complex migrations, both vendors offer onboarding assistance on higher-tier plans.