Revive Adserver

Self-Hosted

Open-source ad serving platform for publishers and advertisers

Overview

Revive Adserver is an open-source ad management tool enabling publishers and advertisers to serve, track, and optimize online ads with full data control. It supports diverse formats (banners, text, video, native) and targeting options (geo, device, audience segmentation). Deployable via Docker or LAMP stack, it keeps ad metrics private on your server, avoiding third-party network fees and data compromises. Ideal for small-to-medium users seeking autonomy over their ad inventory and performance analytics.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  revive_adserver:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: revive-adserver
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Supports multiple ad formats (banners, text, video, native)
Advanced targeting (geo, device, audience segmentation)
Full data privacy with self-hosted deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Revive Adserver hard to install?

It can be installed via Docker (simpler for beginners) or a traditional LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Users familiar with server management will find it straightforward; beginners may need to follow official documentation or use Docker to reduce setup complexity.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Ad Manager?

Yes, for users prioritizing data privacy and control. While it lacks enterprise features like real-time bidding, it’s an excellent choice for small-to-medium publishers/advertisers avoiding third-party data sharing and subscription costs.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Revive Adserver is open-source under the GPLv2 license, so it’s free to download, install, and use. You only incur costs for hosting it on your own server or cloud infrastructure.

Top Alternatives

Google Ad Manager Search Google

AdRoll Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data sharing)
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source GPLv2 license)
⊕ Full control over ad inventory and metrics

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup (LAMP stack or Docker)
⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
⊖ Lacks enterprise features like real-time bidding