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Adobe Workfront vs Cloudinary comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Workfront
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (5th)
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)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Digital Asset Management category, the mindshare of Adobe Workfront is 6.9%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloudinary is 3.0%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Digital Asset Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Adobe Workfront6.9%
Cloudinary3.0%
Other90.1%
Digital Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Chris French - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Enterprise Workfront Team at Capital One
Enhanced project management and automation simplify reporting and approval processes
I think that Adobe Workfront could be improved in several areas, including reporting, which I've already mentioned. There are very specific things within the custom forms that I think could be improved, such as having different labels within forms instead of system-wide. The ability to hide options in a drop-down at the custom form level instead of system-wide would be another improvement. There are times we have to create brand new fields because we need slightly different wording within the label. If we had the capability, we could easily trim down from over 1,000 custom fields to about 400 custom fields if we had the ability to have individual labels by form. So reporting is a big one, and I think there are some not huge changes needed, but improvements to custom forms and custom fields would be beneficial. My experience with reporting in Adobe Workfront so far is that the reporting could be better. The ability to report is great, but I think it is too difficult. Regarding dashboards, they are crucial to be able to pull information from different levels, but that's also a negative because it is very difficult to do that on a report. If I have issue-level data and project-level data that I need to see, with some custom coding, you can do some of it in a report, but in general, if you have a lot of that blended data between levels, you need to use a dashboard, which requires two different reports due to the difficulty in pulling data at the different levels into one thing.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The features of Adobe Workfront that I have found the most valuable so far are the data gathering capabilities through the custom forms, especially when you're in an industry where everything is so tightly monitored and audited."
"Adobe Workfront has been stable in my experience, and I would rate its stability as an eight out of ten."
"One of the best things about Adobe Workfront is that we can immediately track each project, keep track of all tasks with milestones, and monitor everything effectively."
"Workfront is innovative and these were plenty of features that I found valuable while working at Logitech. Workfront had this feature of Project Schedule Templatization. This saves time and effort and even leads to the standardization of processes that are well-assorted. The Intelligent Graphical Interfaces of Workfront allow one to look at a specific type of resource and a specific phase for a specific family of products. You can get quite granular with the data and even zoom in or out of the timeline. It also categorizes projects according to classes and portfolios so that over time, you can more easily understand what are the various metrics involved in producing a specific portfolio Another important feature is Workfront allowing you to validate milestones and investigate the project. This also helped me to understand which projects are performing well and whether it was beneficial to invest in the same. The IT and the app configuration is quite secure and it is one of the benefits. One more valuable feature is the integration of communication systems inside Workfront. This helps you differentiate between normal business emails and project-specific conversations. This is also known as ‘queues’ and I absolutely find this feature extremely powerful."
"Adobe Workfront is a very broad platform, and when examining its primary function, it excels at project management and collaborative work management, with flexibility that allows it to be used for many things beyond overall project management in terms of general metadata compiling."
"The best features in Adobe Workfront from my perspective are the project management and automation from the back end, the tool called Workfront Fusion where we can automate processes."
"When compared with other project management tools or workflow tools, Adobe Workfront is far better than other tools in the market now."
"I can say it is a powerful tool. We have everything in-house in that tool, like, creating reports, dashboards, creating various workflows, and everything we have inside one application."
"I have not seen any bugs or breakdowns. The tool's performance when the site loads up is good."
"I use the solution for posting images."
"Cloudinary is very easy to use, especially for users or for developers."
"I like its ease of implementation. I can easily call the API into my platform and use it to upload images from the machine to the server."
"One of the best features of the platform is that we have a generous free tire that I can use for some of my projects without worrying about the platform's cost."
"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."
"The automation tools were used most often. They are quite convenient and cover our requirements."
"Cloudinary provides a free plan for developers wanting to get started or explore its capabilities."
 

Cons

"Workfront's reporting capabilities must be improved."
"The downtime, while not too long or frequent, is an area for improvement."
"The solution's visualization feature could be user-friendly."
"Improving the efficiency of converting issues to projects is also essential; when converting issues to projects, users should remain on the same page rather than being redirected."
"In Adobe Workfront, there is a limit of 2,000 users that can be shown on a page. I would suggest increasing this to something around 10,000 so end users can search all objects more efficiently."
"Adobe Workfront could improve its interface, which may benefit from an overhaul for better consistency between the web interface and the API."
"I have used the product and instantiated it, almost seven years back. The process was fairly complex, however, I don't know if they have changed the same now. But this is something I think, if not addressed can be improved. Another area that needs a little attention, is the change of implementation lead. Back when we had Workfront instantiated, we often had our timeline delayed due to the change in the implementation lead. Now Workfront is under Adobe and, in case, this issue, isn't fixed it should be given due attention. Also, Workfront is a universal tool, which can pose a difficulty for small businesses and companies, who don't have the required time, effort, and knowledge to configure it periodically."
"My experience with reporting in Adobe Workfront so far is that the reporting could be better."
"The solution should be made more user-friendly because sometimes it's hard to understand."
"The high price of the tool is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"There are some things the product can improve in its UI."
"The platform's API features need enhancement."
"It blocked our account, prevented us from uploading files, and showed a message about file adjustments."
"For non-technical users, the initial setup could be made easier."
"The user interface of Cloudinary needs improvement."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Adobe purchased Workfront in the past year, and they're putting work into developing the platform, so I expect the price to rise. It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable for the value it provides. It isn't Monday.com where you pick a license with a set price, and you've got a project manager."
"Speaking about pricing, I wouldn't recommend it to a smaller company because I do think the price point is higher than other solutions that can work."
"The pricing is a barrier to implementation. It is expensive compared to other competitors. Speaking about licensing, they have a private manager license for $1000, which you can use for administration as well. Then they offer a worker license for $500, and then a reviewer or contributor license which is free."
"We are partners with Adobe, so we get the licensing at a cheaper rate."
"Adobe Workfront is an expensive solution."
"The pricing of Workfront is completely license based."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"For us, the price is okay."
"The tool's pricing is very high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Healthcare Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise30
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workfront?
The per-user cost in the ultimate plan of Adobe Workfront is approximately $1,232 when purchasing 800 to 1,000 licenses. The ultimate plan includes Fusion, which is an excellent automation tool. In...
What needs improvement with Workfront?
The platform could benefit from additional customization features. The external lookup field, which allows custom API calls to fill data, is limited to two thousand results, which is insufficient f...
What is your primary use case for Workfront?
We specifically implement Adobe Workfront for other clients as Deloitte is a partner of Adobe. We work with different clients to implement Workfront and streamline marketing resource management wit...
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...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

AtTask, Workfront DAM
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Sample Customers

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