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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 50 Users Per Year
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Acquia DAM (Widen)
Star Rating
(606)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 50 Users Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,666)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canto excels in its Digital Assets management with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for organizations that prioritize asset organization and retrieval. In contrast, Acquia DAM (Widen) also performs well with a score of 9.1, but users mention that Canto's interface is more intuitive for asset management tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Acquia DAM (Widen) offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.1 compared to Canto's 8.8. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Acquia's support team, which can be crucial for enterprises needing quick resolutions.
- G2 users highlight that Canto's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.1, which is slightly better than Acquia DAM's 8.0. Reviewers say that Canto provides a more straightforward onboarding process, making it easier for teams to get started without extensive training.
- Users on G2 report that Acquia DAM (Widen) shines in File Preview capabilities, scoring 8.7, compared to Canto's 8.3. Reviewers mention that the ability to preview files seamlessly enhances workflow efficiency, especially for teams working with various media types.
- Reviewers mention that Canto's Versioning feature is robust, scoring 8.8, which is on par with Acquia DAM's 8.8. However, users say that Canto's version control is more user-friendly, allowing for easier tracking of changes and updates to digital assets.
- Users report that Acquia DAM (Widen) has a slight edge in Integration with Marketing Software, scoring 8.1 compared to Canto's 7.6. Reviewers mention that this integration capability is vital for marketing teams looking to streamline their workflows and enhance collaboration across platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Acquia DAM (Widen)
Workgroup DAM
Free Trial
50 Users Per Year
For departments and small businesses.
Up to 50 users of any type.
- Assets
- Insights
- Portals
Canto
Canto Digital Asset Management
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Canto's platform, supported by a flexible and transparent pricing structure, caters to a diverse array of industries. It empowers companies ranging from teams of 50 employees to global enterprises to fuel their content delivery, maximizing their ROI.
- Increase content ROI
- Go to market faster
- Improve efficiency and streamline collaboration
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Acquia DAM (Widen)
Free Trial is available
Canto
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
505
8.9
1,456
Ease of Use
8.7
507
8.7
1,468
Ease of Setup
7.9
302
8.3
893
Ease of Admin
8.4
315
8.7
855
Quality of Support
9.1
457
9.0
1,254
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
308
9.2
839
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
493
9.0
1,419
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
8.7
409
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Verified
8.6
1232
|
Verified
8.3
412
|
Verified
8.5
1242
|
Verified
8.6
434
|
Verified
8.6
1257
|
Verified
8.7
428
|
Verified
8.5
1243
|
Verified
7.5
92
7.7
506
Asset Management
9.1
423
|
Verified
9.0
1210
|
Verified
9.0
412
|
Verified
8.8
1082
|
Verified
8.7
378
|
Verified
8.4
952
|
Verified
8.9
351
|
Verified
8.4
894
|
Verified
8.8
356
|
Verified
8.7
887
|
Verified
8.2
185
|
Verified
8.2
717
|
Verified
8.6
278
|
Verified
8.6
798
|
Verified
8.2
96
8.5
558
Media Types
8.8
357
|
Verified
8.6
1047
|
Verified
8.8
262
|
Verified
8.6
794
|
Verified
9.4
426
|
Verified
9.4
1252
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
303
|
Verified
8.2
702
|
Verified
8.7
387
|
Verified
8.7
1113
|
Verified
8.7
355
|
Verified
8.7
1061
|
Verified
8.0
235
|
Verified
7.9
749
|
Verified
7.9
177
|
Verified
7.9
661
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
6.9
16
7.0
66
Authoring Tools
6.7
12
Not enough data
5.3
11
Not enough data
5.7
12
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Creative Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing Tools
5.9
11
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
Publishing Tools
5.7
10
Not enough data
4.6
9
Not enough data
5.2
10
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
19
8.7
38
6.4
11
8.2
28
7.5
17
8.7
33
8.6
17
9.1
35
8.9
16
8.8
30
7.9
17
8.6
28
9.4
19
9.4
39
Optimization
8.9
17
8.8
36
7.6
18
8.3
35
7.5
17
8.4
26
Analytics
Feature Not Available
8.3
31
6.7
12
7.5
22
8.0
18
8.7
35
Content Protection
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Content Type
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Editing
5.7
28
6.5
115
7.2
30
7.9
120
5.7
27
5.7
112
6.1
27
6.8
110
Search
8.3
30
8.2
125
7.4
30
7.9
118
6.5
27
6.9
124
6.9
30
7.1
117
Permissions
8.3
30
8.3
122
8.4
30
8.5
122
8.0
30
8.4
119
Platform
7.4
28
8.0
117
7.5
29
8.4
119
6.7
29
7.4
117
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
6.0
5
5.8
24
5.7
5
5.9
24
6.3
5
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.1
24
6.0
5
6.0
24
6.0
5
6.0
24
Annotation Tools - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Acquia DAM (Widen) and Canto are categorized as Brand Asset Management, Digital Asset Management, and Product Information Management (PIM)
Unique Categories
Acquia DAM (Widen) is categorized as Digital Rights Management (DRM), Creative Management Platforms, and Markup Software
Canto has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acquia DAM (Widen)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Canto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Consumer Goods
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Apparel & Fashion
4.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Other
74.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.9%
Higher Education
7.2%
Consumer Goods
6.7%
Retail
4.9%
Other
63.9%
Discussions
Is there a way to tag files with certain keywords?
3 Comments
JL
Tagging files is a feature that Widen offers. Our department tags assets through our metadata fields. We have created one specific field, List Keywords, to...Read more
What does Widen Collective cost?
1 Comment
Official Response from Acquia DAM (Widen)
Widen offers flexible subscription packages based on users, storage, and optional features and services.Read more
Is the Widen Collective offered a SaaS or on-premise solution?
1 Comment
Official Response from Acquia DAM (Widen)
(SaaS)Read more
Will canto provide an option to connect social media
1 Comment
CO
You are currently able to share to an array of social media outlets directly from Canto (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).Read more
What is the best file structure and tagging structure?
1 Comment
CK
You can use whatever structure you’d like. You can even import your current file structure directly (from server, for example). However, with DAM systems,...Read more
Can you add a feature to compose a presentation in deck format or even a reel?
1 Comment
KM
Thanks for the suggestion, Camilo. I'll take this to the team!Read more
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