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At a Glance
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager
Star Rating
(548)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Cloudinary
Cloudinary
Star Rating
(168)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$224.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Adobe Experience Manager excels in managing large volumes of content across multiple sites and channels, making it a robust choice for enterprise environments. Users appreciate its powerful content management capabilities and seamless integration with other systems, which enhances overall productivity.
  • Users say that Cloudinary stands out for its user-friendly features, particularly its generous starter tier that supports small businesses. Reviewers highlight the ease of testing transformations and handling large files, which simplifies the workflow for developers and content creators alike.
  • According to verified reviews, Adobe Experience Manager has a slightly lower ease of use rating compared to Cloudinary. While AEM is powerful, some users find it less intuitive for non-technical users, whereas Cloudinary's straightforward interface is praised for its accessibility.
  • Reviewers mention that Cloudinary's pricing model is more transparent and accessible, with a clear entry-level price point. This is particularly beneficial for startups and small businesses looking for cost-effective solutions, unlike Adobe Experience Manager, which requires potential customers to contact for pricing.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Adobe Experience Manager offers superior analytics capabilities, which are crucial for enterprises needing detailed insights into their content performance. However, some users feel that the learning curve can be steep, especially for those unfamiliar with its more complex features.
  • Users appreciate Cloudinary's flexibility with SDK support across various platforms, which saves time for developers. This feature, combined with its ability to upscale images efficiently, makes it a favorite among smaller teams looking for a reliable digital asset management solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager Sites
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Cloudinary
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$224.00
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Free Trial
Adobe Experience Manager
No trial information available
Cloudinary
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
418
9.1
137
Ease of Use
7.8
471
8.4
137
Ease of Setup
7.6
301
8.7
108
Ease of Admin
7.8
138
8.1
54
Quality of Support
8.0
381
8.5
109
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
133
8.8
54
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
415
8.6
132
Features by Category
Digital Asset ManagementHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.2
111
7.8
89
Interface and Performance
8.5
96
8.6
83
8.3
96
7.9
87
8.0
93
8.0
85
8.4
93
8.4
82
8.1
96
6.9
84
Asset Management
8.5
102
9.1
85
8.5
93
8.2
84
8.1
94
8.7
87
8.2
95
7.7
82
8.2
93
7.2
78
7.7
91
7.0
78
8.2
94
7.2
73
8.5
97
7.1
75
Media Types
8.1
96
8.0
74
8.0
91
7.0
72
8.9
97
9.5
84
Administration
8.5
100
7.4
78
8.6
98
7.7
81
8.1
94
7.4
77
8.1
90
7.0
71
8.2
99
7.3
74
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
7.3
27
6.8
33
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.0
247
Not enough data
Content
8.3
221
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
193
Not enough data
8.1
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
Design
7.6
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
188
Not enough data
7.9
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
187
Not enough data
8.2
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.5
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
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
Logistics
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Standards
9.1
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Governance
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.2
126
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.2
96
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
Content Management
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.5
101
Not enough data
Design & Development
8.1
97
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
7.5
64
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
Customer Communications ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
55
Not enough data
Channels
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Design
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.6
20
Hosting
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
5.0
16
Management
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
6.5
17
Marketing
Not enough data
5.9
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
6.0
16
Insights
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
7.3
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
5.9
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
6.4
16
Not enough data
5.4
16
Security
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content Experience PlatformsHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.3
97
Not enough data
Content Creation
9.0
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Optimization
8.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.2
13
API Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
64
Technical Features
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.0
59
Optimization Features
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.3
61
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type
Not enough data
7.7
56
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.4
52
User-Generated ContentHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.0
39
Not enough data
Visual UGC
8.2
35
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
Integrations
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Support
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
Adobe Experience Manager and Cloudinary are categorized as Digital Asset Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.1%
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
49.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager
Information Technology and Services
10.6%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Financial Services
6.5%
Retail
3.5%
Other
63.3%
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
Retail
10.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
6.8%
Computer Software
6.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Other
65.8%
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Discussions
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager Discussions
Do you have any plan to improve it's scalability?
3 Comments
JL
A couple of years ago Adobe was excited about AEM in the cloud SaaS, but this offering seems to have quietly gone away. We use AEM at Rackspace where we have...Read more
What is the best way to use
1 Comment
Mohammad Rashid R.
MR
Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service is the best way to use, which makes AEM SaaS.Read more
How to reduce the reindex time for large index
1 Comment
Mohammad Rashid R.
MR
We can reduce the indexing time by creating Lucene Index.Read more
Cloudinary
Cloudinary Discussions
Is Cloudinary free to use?
1 Comment
Prem P.
PP
At some extent, Yes. It offer 25000 transformations for free for a month. And 25 GB of media storage for free.Read more
What is Cloudinary used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
Cloudinary is a cloud-based platform that helps users manage images and videos for websites and mobile apps. It allows users to upload, store, manipulate,...Read more
Is Cloudinary a database?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
No, Cloudinary is a cloud-based service that manages media assets, such as images and videos, for websites and apps. Cloudinary's servers handle the upload,...Read more