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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$100.00 Per Month
Canto
Star Rating
(1,667)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(63)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$100.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canto excels in asset management with a score of 8.7, while PICS.IO shines in file types and versioning, scoring 9.3 and 9.5 respectively. Reviewers mention that PICS.IO's ability to handle various file types seamlessly enhances their workflow.
- Reviewers mention that PICS.IO offers a superior user experience with an ease of use score of 9.2 compared to Canto's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate PICS.IO's intuitive interface, making it easier for teams to adopt the software quickly.
- G2 users highlight that PICS.IO's quality of support is rated at 9.3, surpassing Canto's 8.8. Users report that PICS.IO's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- Users say that Canto's content authoring features, with a score of 7.3, lag behind PICS.IO, which lacks a dedicated content authoring score but is noted for its robust approval process rated at 7.7. Reviewers mention that PICS.IO's approval process streamlines collaboration among team members.
- Reviewers mention that PICS.IO's analytics capabilities, scoring 8.7, provide better insights compared to Canto's 7.5. Users report that the analytics tools in PICS.IO help them track asset performance effectively, aiding in strategic decision-making.
- Users on G2 report that Canto's integration with creative software scores 7.7, while PICS.IO excels with a score of 8.8. Reviewers say that PICS.IO's seamless integration with popular design tools enhances productivity and allows for a smoother workflow.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
PICS.IO
Solo
$100.00
Per Month
For individual use and sole traders
- Core DAM features, plus:
- Unlimited BYOS or 100GB+ Pics.io storage
- 1 user (additional users cost $25/mo)
Free Trial
Canto
No trial information availablePICS.IO
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,457
9.1
61
Ease of Use
8.7
1,469
9.2
62
Ease of Setup
8.3
894
9.1
43
Ease of Admin
8.7
855
9.6
18
Quality of Support
9.1
1,255
9.4
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
839
9.7
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,420
9.6
59
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
8.6
1233
|
Verified
9.3
50
|
Verified
8.5
1242
|
Verified
9.0
49
|
Verified
8.6
1257
|
Verified
9.2
50
|
Verified
8.5
1243
|
Verified
9.2
51
|
Verified
7.7
506
8.8
36
Asset Management
9.0
1210
|
Verified
9.3
49
|
Verified
8.8
1082
|
Verified
9.2
50
|
Verified
8.4
952
|
Verified
9.1
46
|
Verified
8.4
894
|
Verified
9.5
45
|
Verified
8.7
887
|
Verified
9.3
37
|
Verified
8.2
717
|
Verified
8.9
35
8.6
798
|
Verified
9.2
39
8.5
558
9.0
32
Media Types
8.6
1048
|
Verified
9.1
42
|
Verified
8.6
794
|
Verified
9.0
40
|
Verified
9.4
1253
|
Verified
9.6
48
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
702
|
Verified
8.9
46
|
Verified
8.7
1113
|
Verified
9.2
48
|
Verified
8.7
1061
|
Verified
9.2
42
|
Verified
7.9
749
|
Verified
8.9
37
7.9
661
|
Verified
8.7
36
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
7.0
66
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Design
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Platform
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
Optimization
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
31
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Editing
6.5
115
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
5.7
112
Not enough data
6.8
110
Not enough data
Search
8.2
125
Not enough data
7.9
118
Not enough data
6.9
124
Not enough data
7.1
117
Not enough data
Permissions
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
117
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
7.4
117
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
5.8
24
Not enough data
5.9
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.1
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canto and PICS.IO are categorized as Digital Asset Management and Brand Asset Management
Unique Categories
Canto is categorized as Product Information Management (PIM)
PICS.IO is categorized as Web Content Management and Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PICS.IO
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
9.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.9%
Higher Education
7.2%
Consumer Goods
6.7%
Retail
4.9%
Other
63.9%
Marketing and Advertising
14.5%
Computer Software
14.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.5%
Design
4.8%
Other
51.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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
What are the requirements to use Pics.io?
1 Comment
Official Response from PICS.IO
Pics.io is an in-browser application which is optimized for Google Chrome, Safari & Firefox. You also need a Google Drive account. The device doesn't matter...Read more
Which formats does Pics.io support?
1 Comment
Official Response from PICS.IO
Pics.io supports all major media formats: images, raw photos, audio files, videos, presentations, PDF documents, vector illustrations, fonts, and 3d images.Read more
Why do you need a Google Drive account to use Pics.io?
1 Comment
Official Response from PICS.IO
Pics.io uses your Google Drive as a storage for media files. You are free to choose a folder inside your Google Drive that you want to connect with Pics.io...Read more
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