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Cloudinary vs Nomad Media comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

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

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)
Nomad Media
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
15th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Digital Asset Management category, the mindshare of Cloudinary is 2.9%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nomad Media is 1.5%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Digital Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cloudinary2.9%
Nomad Media1.5%
Other95.6%
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.
reviewer2784540 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Application Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Integrates cloud workflows with databases and has revealed areas we still want to explore
The best features Nomad offers directly integrate with AWS, which is useful for us. The database link feature helps my team because we have a lot of database linking. Nomad has positively impacted my organization as it is still in an evaluation phase, so I cannot comment on that right now. I have early signs and expectations that Nomad might improve efficiency.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"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."
"It actually supports the growth of the business because it gives us a lot of out of the box things."
"The solution also has a default configuration that makes images load faster without losing quality."
"The most important advantage of using Cloudinary is that it is very easy to integrate with the SDK, especially with Node.js."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to upload images quickly and retrieve URLs. It integrates well with code, providing a seamless experience."
"I use the solution for posting images."
"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."
"In my opinion, the best feature that Nomad offers is quality, meaning its reliability and performance."
"The best features Nomad offers directly integrate with AWS, which is useful for us."
 

Cons

"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."
"The high price of the tool is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"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."
"The product could be improved by being more user-friendly for beginner programmers."
"The solution should be made more user-friendly because sometimes it's hard to understand."
"One thing that comes to mind is the capability for hosting very large video files, similar to platforms like YouTube."
"The platform's API features need enhancement."
"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."
"Right now, I have not seen a return on investment and cannot share relevant metrics with you."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For us, the price is okay."
"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."
"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 have not used the product's paid subscription, as the free tier is sufficient for most users."
"It is a free tool."
"From what I've used, it's actually cheap compared to other options like AWS."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
10%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
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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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nomad Media?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is with the infrastructure team, and I asked them to set it up for us, so I do not know how much it cost.
What needs improvement with Nomad Media?
Nomad can be improved, but so far we have not seen scope for improvement, so we will continue our evaluation. I do not want to add more about the needed improvements, even if it is just a wish list...
What is your primary use case for Nomad Media?
My main use case for Nomad is thinking, and we are planning to use it to enrich distributed media content in our company.
 

Overview

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