ResourceSpace Reviews & Product Details

ResourceSpace works very smoothly with our PIM system, which makes managing and sharing our product images and technical sheets effortless. The interface is intuitive and reliable, and it fits perfectly into our daily workflow. We also really appreciate the excellent support included in our contract — quick, knowledgeable, and always helpful. Overall, it offers great value and solid performance without unnecessary complexity. Implemtation was rather straight-forward, we use the cloud version and ResourceSpace handles most of the stuff for use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It takes a little time to get used to the user interface. It's less 'fancy' and less intuïtive then some other DAM solutions. However that is not a real issue in our setup where it is mostly used as a backend solution to provide assets to the PIM, e-commerce, quote creator and all other applications in need of assets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This product stands out for its flexibility, power, support, and reliability. Each of these qualities contributes to a dependable and effective experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We initially started as open users, hosting everything on our own cloud, but that soon became a burden. However, since switching to the full NAS service and support, it has felt like a dream. We have even received macros and features customized beyond our expectations, all without any additional cost. The support team is also friendly and responds quickly, which has made the experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We’ve had an excellent experience with ResourceSpace. There’s always someone available to assist whenever an issue arises, and their follow-up is outstanding. Their support has been crucial in helping us maximize the platform’s potential and ensuring it meets our needs. A great example of how open-source software can be backed by professional and efficient service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At first, the platform has a somewhat steep learning curve, and some aspects of the interface could be more intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This software is very intuitive and easy to learn how to use. Our site supports around 3,500 regular users with very few reported issues. The site is fast and simple to use, and you can easily find what you are looking for. Open-source software keeps costs low, and customer service responses are fast. Hosted support ensures that the system is regularly updated to stay at the top of the DAM field. The team behind the system designed and developed it with great care and attention, and it's clear that they're committed to making it the best it can be. I very much doubt that there is a better DAM system out there at this price point — in fact, I know there isn't, because, as a charity, we have to check every three years to ensure that we have the best system at the best price. ResourceSpace is unbeatable in every respect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bugs can sometimes creep into the system during upgrades but are quickly resolved by the customer support team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Our nonprofit cultural organization has relied on ResourceSpace for over 16 years, dating back to the software’s early days. Initially, we managed a self-hosted setup and handled all support internally. Today, we maintain an annual support contract with Montala, which allows us to reach out for help with upgrades, user inquiries, and other needs.

At present, our system holds more than 456,000 resources, amounting to over 42 TB of data. We have found ResourceSpace to be highly scalable, provided there is adequate disk space and database capacity. The platform is also very flexible, though taking full advantage of this flexibility sometimes means delving into the extensive configuration file to adjust settings.

The company continues to innovate, with support from the broader open source development community. Over the years, metadata support has been enhanced, with things like controlled keyword fields being added to the customizable field options. Recent additions include tools for AI based image tagging, facial recognition, etc. The fact that the tool takes advantage of foundational technologies like ImageMagick for image processing and ffmpeg for video processing means that it is extremely powerful, since it can handle any format supported by these widely-used open source tools.

ResourceSpace is essential to our organization’s long-term storage and management of digital imagery, and its use for multimedia content continues to grow. The frontend offers robust organizational and workflow tools, while the backend—built on PHP/MySQL and a straightforward ID-based filesystem—remains simple and easy to maintain, especially for those already familiar with LAMP-based applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As with any software that offers extensive features and has been developed over many years, there are occasional quirks and complexities. These can be intimidating, especially for users who choose not to use a hosted or supported solution. Still, the fact that Montala offers both self-hosted and fully-hosted options gives users the flexibility to self-host for free, seek support when needed, or opt for a fully-hosted service with a low barrier to entry.

ResourceSpace serves as a "jack of all trades" DAM solution, which means it may not be as specialized as products designed for specific market segments and might not fulfill every unique requirement. However, its high degree of customizability and flexibility allows it to address most general-purpose needs effectively.

The ResourceSpace plugin architecture is generally well maintained, but it is closely integrated with the system's internal structure. This can lead to changes between versions, sometimes requiring plugin updates after major releases—a common occurrence with any plugin-based system. To mitigate this, we've increasingly relied on the API for our recent customizations, which helps minimize such issues. For example, we've implemented custom integrations with several other databases, and developed tools on top of ResourceSpace to deliver images on our public website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have been using ResourceSpace for eight years to maintain our university photo library. It's been a reliable, user-friendly system, and has made it easy for us to keep our photo library well organized and accessible. The support team is top notch - they take the time to understand our unique needs and are invariably helpful and responsive. Great value for the money spent on the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No downsides I can think of. We've been very happy that we chose ResourceSpace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Resource Space is easy to use and they provide exceptional support. They had us up and running in no time. We were able to quickly import, tag and organize over 10,000 photos in the first year. They also keep improving the software and really listen to customers to help make it as useful as possible. We manage licenses/permissions, utilize the facial recognition to help tag photos and so much more. And the price was perfect for our organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing! We absolutely love it! We use it daily and it has made a world of difference for our communications department. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Resource Space has proven itself as an invaluable asset to our creative team for image sharing – particularly for users outside our network. We use it all the time, and it does exactly what we want it to; finding the image we need across multiple folders spanning 10+ years saves us a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manually adding tags to images can feel like a slog at times – but the benefit of finding a relevant image for a project quickly make it worth it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The incredible amount of features, plug ins, but actually what I like most is the amazing customer support they have, they always are available and really take the time to think strategically with you about how to best set up your space, as well as how to use it strategically in an organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It does take a bit of a learning curve, so introducing it to other colleagues (who are not always tech savy) can be a long process, or also introducing to interns can take some time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform's flexibility and the team's willingness to assist and work on developing new features tailored to our needs have been impressive. I truly appreciate these aspects and would recommend it without hesitation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have any particular comments, as everything functions just the way I want it to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.