Adsterra vs TrafficStars
Adsterra is the stronger pick on our data — it scores 8.6 vs 8.2 overall and leads every dimension both sides have scores for. Choose TrafficStars if you need offers in adult, Dating, Gaming or more sourced data on file (15 vs 9 fields).
Pick Adsterra if…
You value creator fit (scores 6.2 vs 5.5)
Also: you value support (scores 8.5 vs 8.0); you value pricing (scores 8.6 vs 8.2).
Pick TrafficStars if…
You run adult, Dating, Gaming offers
Also: you want the more-documented option (15 sourced fields).
By AFFDigest editors · Updated Jul 17, 2026
The difference that matters
Verticals. Adsterra lists Advertising, Marketing, while TrafficStars lists adult, Dating, Gaming.
Where each one wins
Adsterra
Wins on
Creator fit score (6.2 vs 5.5)
Support score (8.5 vs 8.0)
Overall score (8.6 vs 8.2)
Pricing score (8.6 vs 8.2)
Media buyer fit score (8.8 vs 8.4)
TrafficStars
Wins on
Verticals Adsterra doesn't list: adult, Dating, Gaming
More sourced fields on file (15 vs 9)
Pros & cons
Adsterra Pros
high-quality traffic
user-friendly platform
excellent customer support
Cons
Minimum deposit not published
TrafficStars Pros
high-quality traffic
easy-to-use platform
supports both beginners and expert media buyers
Cons
Minimum deposit not published
Payment methods not listed
Side-by-side facts
| Adsterra | TrafficStars | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment methods | Credit Card, Paxum, Wire | — not listed |
| Verticals | Advertising, Marketing | adult, Dating, Gaming |
| Top GEOs | Global | 200 countries |
| Established | 2013 | — not listed |
Score comparison
| Dimension | Adsterra | TrafficStars | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.6 | 8.2 | Adsterra |
| Traffic quality | 8.3 | 8.0 | Adsterra |
| Targeting | 8.4 | 8.3 | Adsterra |
| Pricing | 8.6 | 8.2 | Adsterra |
| Support | 8.5 | 8.0 | Adsterra |
| Media buyer fit | 8.8 | 8.4 | Adsterra |
| Creator fit | 6.2 | 5.5 | Adsterra |
Adsterra leads 6 of the 6 dimensions both sides have scores for.
Data trust
Adsterra
100%conf.
- Sourced fields
- 9
- Official sources
- 1
- Last checked
- Jul 14, 2026
TrafficStars
100%conf.
- Sourced fields
- 15
- Official sources
- 1
- Last checked
- Jul 17, 2026
Adsterra vs TrafficStars — FAQ
Is Adsterra better than TrafficStars?
On overall score, yes — Adsterra leads 8.6 to 8.2. Adsterra also wins 6 of 6 dimensions both sides have scores for. TrafficStars can still be the better fit if you need offers in adult, Dating, Gaming.
Can I join both Adsterra and TrafficStars?
Yes — nothing stops you applying to both. Many affiliates keep accounts at several ad networks and route each offer to whichever converts better.
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