MediaValet vs Acquia

Which DAM delivers more?

As digital asset management needs evolve, many organizations using or considering Acquia DAM (Widen) are finding gaps in usability, insight, and support that slow down their teams. While Acquia brings strong metadata management and integrations, it often requires heavier admin resources, longer time to value, and additional investment to achieve the same results.


MediaValet stands out by delivering faster ROI, richer insights, stronger support, and smoother brand governance; helping marketing and creative teams unlock more value from their assets in less time.



Let’s dive into how MediaValet compares to Acquia.

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Why do customers choose MediaValet over Acquia? 

MediaValet delivers better ROI, better brand guidelines, better support, and better analytics. See for yourself: 

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Faster Return on Investment

MediaValet customers achieve ROI in approximately 10 months, compared to Acquia DAM’s 19-month average. This rapid time-to-value means your investment pays off sooner and continues to deliver long-term efficiency gains. 

  • Save an average of 13 hours per week on asset-related tasks 
  • Reallocate up to 78% of resources to higher-value projects
  • Launch campaigns faster with streamlined access and workflows

White Glove Support and Onboarding

Switching platforms or launching a DAM shouldn’t be a burden. MediaValet ensures a smooth rollout and long-term partnership with best-in-class support.

  • 94% support satisfaction vs. Acquia’s 91% (G2) 
  • White-glove onboarding and training tailored to your team 
  • Dedicated customer success to drive adoption and ongoing ROI 
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Deeper Analytics and Insights

Unlike Acquia DAM, which lags in analytics satisfaction, MediaValet provides a robust suite of analytics tools to measure, optimize, and prove the value of your content across the organization.

And the results? 

  • Actionable insights to maximize asset ROI and campaign effectiveness
  • 82% analytics satisfaction vs. Acquia’s 75% (G2)

Stronger Brand Governance & Asset Preview 

Consistency is key to building trust and recognition. MediaValet makes it easier for teams to stay on brand while keeping workflows simple.

  • Higher scores in Brand Guidelines (89% vs. 83%) ensure consistent usage 
  • File Preview satisfaction at 90% vs. Acquia’s 87% means fewer bottlenecks
  • User-friendly controls to manage access, rights, and brand standards at scale 
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The 2025 G2 DAM Vendor Report

See how MediaValet compares with other digital asset management platforms like Brandfolder, Bynder, and Canto. 

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MediaValet Leads where it Matters Most 

For creative and marketing teams juggling thousands of assets, MediaValet delivers more intuitive tools to centralize, organize, and share content and MediaValet empowers teams to move quicker, stay on brand, and maximize the value of every asset. 

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Hear from Our Customers 

Jannette Whippy

I LOVE Branded Portals! I can just quickly throw together a portal and share some amazing content.

Jannette Whippy

Creative Services Manager, United Way of King County

Kortnay Woods

I love AI and I’m really excited about it . . . the facial recognition was a godsend!

Kortnay Woods

Digital Asset Manager, The Chosen

Frequently asked questions

Is MediaValet easier to use than Acquia DAM (Widen)? 


Yes. According to G2 reviews, MediaValet scores higher in Ease of Admin (88% vs. 84%), Ease of Setup (85% vs. 80%), and Ease of Use (88% vs. 87%). This means teams can get up and running faster, with less reliance on IT or admins.   

How does MediaValet’s security compare to Acquia’s?


In short; MediaValet’s enterprise-grade security goes beyond Acquia’s proprietary setup.  

MediaValet is built on Microsoft Azure—the most secure, scalable, and globally trusted cloud infrastructure available. 

While Acquia does provide solid security — including asset redundancy, encryption, and role-based access — MediaValet takes it further with: 

-SOC 2 Type II compliance, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FERPA readiness 
-Full encryption at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.2+ 
-Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), SCIM provisioning, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and granular permissions across users and roles 
-Audit logs, custom retention policies, and full compliance toolkits for regulated industries like government, healthcare, and finance 

For organizations where data integrity, access control, and compliance aren’t just nice-to-haves — they’re non-negotiable — MediaValet provides peace of mind at scale. 

Which platform provides better customer support?


MediaValet leads with a 94% Quality of Support score, compared to Acquia’s 91%. Customers consistently highlight MediaValet’s white-glove onboarding, responsive service, and proactive customer success team.

How quickly can I expect ROI with MediaValet compared to Acquia?


MediaValet customers typically see a return on investment in 10 months on average, while Acquia DAM customers report closer to 19 months. With MediaValet, organizations also save 13 hours per week on asset-related tasks, freeing up teams for higher-value work.

How do MediaValet’s Analytics compare to Acquia’s?


MediaValet outpaces Acquia DAM in analytics satisfaction (82% vs. 75%). With MediaValet, teams gain deeper insights into asset usage, campaign performance, and ROI—making it easier to optimize content strategy and justify marketing investments.

Ready to explore a better Acquia alternative? 

Choosing MediaValet is about more than storage. It’s about transforming how your teams work. If you’re finding Acquia can’t keep up with your growing needs, MediaValet is ready to help. Book a demo today and see how we can help you: 

  • Launch campaigns faster 
  • Strengthen brand consistency 
  • Eliminate content chaos