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Arc XP Experience Platform vs Cloudinary comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Arc XP Experience Platform
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
9th
Ranking in AI Content Creation
15th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cloudinary
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
3rd
Ranking in AI Content Creation
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Digital Asset Management category, the mindshare of Arc XP Experience Platform is 3.1%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloudinary is 3.5%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Digital Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cloudinary3.5%
Arc XP Experience Platform3.1%
Other93.4%
Digital Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Maxime Topolov - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder, CEO at Code.store
Manage extensive content workflows with user-friendly interface and WebScan feature
What we appreciate about Arc XP is its comprehensiveness. For media organizations with numerous content contributors, creators, and curators, Arc offers a complete solution that addresses all their needs. It provides all the necessary tools for managing extensive content workflows, which we find particularly valuable. Another standout feature is its user-friendly interface. It’s very intuitive, similar to Microsoft Word, making it accessible for journalists and content creators who may not have technical expertise. Lastly, the WebScan feature is exceptional. It functions like a newsroom project management tool, helping to organize and track content planning and workflow. This feature is unique to Arc and is highly beneficial for editorial planning.
Azmir Uddin Alif - PeerSpot reviewer
Full-stack Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Reliable image hosting and storage improve organization but setup complexity challenges new users
Cloudinary is valuable for storing and hosting images, especially because it allows for easy storage and organization of media files. This feature is particularly useful when dealing with large amounts of images. Additionally, Cloudinary offers capabilities to create folders and organize images effectively under user-specific folders, which enhances usability for social media purposes.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Arc XP Experience Platform is easy to use and flexible for creating different components in the front end."
"It’s very intuitive, similar to Microsoft Word, making it accessible for journalists and content creators who may not have technical expertise."
"I like the tool best because it's straightforward and doesn't have too many complicated options like AWS."
"The most valuable features of the solution revolve around image storage."
"The tool's support team is very prompt."
"Cloudinary provides a free plan for developers wanting to get started or explore its capabilities."
"The platform is very easy to use. The documentation is excellent, and the implementation involves only a few simple steps. It is accessible to users with varying levels of expertise."
"The tool's documentation is great, and everything is seamless."
"Unlike Firebase Storage, Cloudinary handles media-specific tasks like re-encoding uploads. For example, when users upload a video from an Apple device, it's often encoded in a proprietary Apple codec."
"I can create folders in the Cloudinary interface using the front end, allowing me to store profile pictures, post pictures, cover pictures, and other media files."
 

Cons

"Arc XP could add structured content."
"For a small site, Arc XP Experience Platform is not worth it."
"I haven't really thought about what improvements I’d like to see in Cloudinary recently. One thing that comes to mind is the capability for hosting very large video files, similar to platforms like YouTube. Cloudinary is not as widely known for video uploads as other platforms, and it would be great if it had a larger user base for this purpose. Apart from marketing and video uploading, I haven't identified specific features or functionalities that need improvement. It’s been a while since I actively used Cloudinary, and I’m just starting to get back into it. Once I’m more familiar with it again, I’ll have a better idea of any gaps or areas for enhancement. I’ll need to think more about this and might provide feedback later."
"Cloudinary has a good user interface (UI), but there are some things the product can improve, like convenience."
"It blocked our account, prevented us from uploading files, and showed a message about file adjustments."
"I think Cloudinary has room for improvement, depending on the project you're working on. Changes might not be needed if your project fits what Cloudinary already offers. But if your project needs some changes, you can make them."
"There are some things the product can improve in its UI."
"For non-technical users, the initial setup could be made easier."
"One thing that comes to mind is the capability for hosting very large video files, similar to platforms like YouTube."
"The AI can't edit the image. If Cloudinary can add a way or a module that can generate the image, then you won't need to upload images to it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool's pricing is very high."
"It is a free tool."
"I use the free plan, and that is enough for one or two websites. Though I felt that the product price is reasonable, I don't have any price details of any tools to help me make comparisons."
"I have not used the product's paid subscription, as the free tier is sufficient for most users."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"From what I've used, it's actually cheap compared to other options like AWS."
"The product's free tier licensing plan is beneficial for individual developers to learn about its functionality."
"I am using the free version."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudinary?
I did not research Cloudinary's pricing, as I am using it for free. In the free service, it performs well.
What needs improvement with Cloudinary?
The UI needs improvement because it has become quite messy recently, making it difficult to locate the media library and images. Additionally, the initial setup process is complex due to the numero...
What advice do you have for others considering Cloudinary?
I would advise new users to read the documentation thoroughly to understand how to upload and store images effectively. For those using Cloudinary for the first time, be prepared for a learning cur...
 

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