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Cloudinary vs OpenText Digital Asset Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudinary
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
AI Content Creation (1st)
OpenText Digital Asset Mana...
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Digital Asset Management category, the mindshare of Cloudinary is 3.3%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Digital Asset Management is 4.8%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Digital Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cloudinary3.3%
OpenText Digital Asset Management4.8%
Other91.9%
Digital Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Josue BYIRINGIRO - PeerSpot reviewer
ATLP Technical Mentor at Andela
Saves time and resources and has a clear dashboard
I like the tool best because it's straightforward and doesn't have too many complicated options like AWS. The dashboard is clear - you create a directory, get credentials, and then use those in your Node.js or Java application to access resources. With AWS, you have to consider many things, like bucket policies and user permissions. It doesn't have these complications. Everything on Cloudinary is clearer than other platforms I've seen. It is very easy to use. It's easier than the AWS platforms I've seen. Even general developers can use it, while AWS needs more experience. The solution saves time and resources in several ways. It's easy to get started with, saving time from the beginning. You can implement file uploads in about thirty minutes without complications. The SDK and APIs provided to access their resources are simple and not complicated. Cloudinary is also a popular platform with good documentation and community support, making it easy to find solutions to problems.
YasserAli - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Presales Consultant at Merkle
This provides all-in-one media management for images and videos
The solution is not very user friendly, and if you're coming from a conventional enterprise content management background, there is a steep learning curve. I think it should make itself more discoverable to technical people and that includes the documentation which is lacking in terms of ease of use. I'd like to see some right to left languages as an additional feature. We have to integrate with third parties in order for Arabic to be recognized. It would make a big difference to have that included. It's something that a lot of the competitors are doing. OpenText is lagging in that regard. We're based in Egypt and unfortunately we're unable to implement the full functionality of the solution and get the best out of the product.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most important advantage of using Cloudinary is that it is very easy to integrate with the SDK, especially with Node.js."
"Cloudinary is valuable for storing and hosting images, especially because it allows for easy storage and organization of media files."
"Cloudinary automatically optimizes the images for the browser, so instead of making a choice yourself for images like JPEG, PNG, AVIF, or WEBP, the client or end user's browser might support them, but Cloudinary takes that decision for you, and it just serves the right image or the best-optimized image, which is sort of safe."
"Cloudinary offers a solution by providing an easy-to-use platform for managing media files."
"Cloudinary provides a free plan for developers wanting to get started or explore its capabilities."
"Considering how easy it is to use the product and since I have used it in some of my projects, I can recommend it to others."
"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."
"The solution also has a default configuration that makes images load faster without losing quality."
"This is an all-in-one media solution in terms of media management."
"It enables you to deal more easily with videos, especially if you're working with a high volume that needs cutting and editing."
 

Cons

"The platform's API features need enhancement."
"For non-technical users, the initial setup could be made easier."
"Looking at its credits, I think Cloudinary can be scalable. However, when you compare it to the AWS S3 bucket, you have more options for scalability with AWS."
"I believe there is some scope for improvement in areas like the dashboard, specifically the user dashboard and the browser where you can navigate the platform."
"One thing that comes to mind is the capability for hosting very large video files, similar to platforms like YouTube."
"The solution should be made more user-friendly because sometimes it's hard to understand."
"The user interface of Cloudinary needs improvement."
"When you open the product's management console, it can just be a little bit overwhelming at first until you figure it out."
"The solution is not very user friendly, and if you're coming from a conventional enterprise content management background, there is a steep learning curve."
"Could be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is very high."
"We decided to quit using Cloudinary after two years because we were getting a lot of users, and it was becoming expensive. Cloudinary had fixed charges, so if we agreed to pay 500 USD per month, it would be the same whether we used high or low resources. They would notify us if we exceeded our limit, but not if we used less—however, AWS charges according to usage, which became more cost-effective for us as we grew. With AWS, you might pay 100 one month and 200 the next, depending on your usage."
"I am using the free version."
"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."
"If you are just starting out, the tool is actually free. You don't have to pay any fee, except if you have a large volume of files and documents you want to host."
"The product's free tier licensing plan is beneficial for individual developers to learn about its functionality."
"I have not used the product's paid subscription, as the free tier is sufficient for most users."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
16%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
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Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

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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Marks & Spencer, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Argos, News UK, Rosetta Stone, Tarkett, DDR Corp., PBS
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