Which DAM delivers more?
Let’s dive into how MediaValet compares to Canto.
Why do customers choose MediaValet over Canto?
World Class Service and Support
MediaValet earns a 94% support rating on G2, compared to Canto’s 90%. Our dedicated customer success team ensures your DAM doesn’t just launch but thrives. Customers consistently highlight MediaValet’s responsive, hands-on approach as a key reason they choose us over Canto.
- Dedicated onboarding and training
- Fast, personalized customer support
- Proven track record of customer satisfaction
Scalable by Design
While Canto provides a capable DAM for smaller to mid-sized teams, MediaValet is built to support growth at scale with unlimited users and robust integrations. Global enterprises trust MediaValet to centralize millions of assets across departments, geographies, and partner ecosystems.
- Unlimited users included
- Enterprise-ready integrations (Wrike, Marq, Microsoft 365, and more)
- Handles massive asset libraries; for imports and exports, MediaValet scores 89% while Canto scores 86%
Security that Meets Enterprise Standards
When security and compliance matter, MediaValet leads. With SOC 2 Type II certification, advanced role-based access, and DRM capabilities, MediaValet supports industries where compliance isn’t optional—something Canto cannot match at the same depth.
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- Flexible permissions and watermarking
- Rights management and governance controls
A Modern, Intuitive User Experience
MediaValet’s interface redefines usability in DAM. Built with accessibility standards (WCAG compliant) and optimized for speed, it makes asset discovery and collaboration effortless. While Canto is reliable, its legacy design feels dated compared to MediaValet’s modern, AI-driven UI.
- WCAG accessibility compliance
- AI-driven search and tagging
- Mobile access for teams on the go
Migrating DAM from Canto to MediaValet
Switching digital asset management solutions can feel like a heavy lift, especially if your team relies on Canto every day. At MediaValet, we’ve built our onboarding and migration process to remove that friction. With unlimited users, intuitive UI, and built-in AI capabilities, teams don’t just migrate to MediaValet. Organizations that join MediaValet see faster adoption and ROI than their previous DAM platform.
Why do teams move from Canto to MediaValet?
Common reasons customers migrate away from Canto include: |
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The 2026 G2 DAM Vendor Report
MediaValet Leads where it Matters Most
Hear from our customers
We have very strict procurement guidelines and security requirements. . . MediaValet stood out immediately. It was a comprehensive, enterprise solution, that was incredibly easy to understand and use.
From day one, Media Valet has been a dream. . . the team at MediaValet helped COMMANDO figure out the best way to set up and use the DAM for our company.
We get nothing but amazing feedback from users about how much they love it (MediaValet) and use it everyday!
Frequently asked questions
MediaValet’s user interface delivers a modern, intuitive, and WCAG-compliant experience designed for speed, accessibility, and collaboration. While Canto is user-friendly, its UI is less modern and lacks the enterprise-grade accessibility standards MediaValet provides.
In short; MediaValet’s enterprise-grade security is industry leading.
MediaValet is built on Microsoft Azure—the most secure, scalable, and globally trusted cloud infrastructure available.
- 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.
MediaValet is rated 94% for quality of support on G2, compared to Canto’s 90%. Customers consistently highlight MediaValet’s dedicated success team, faster response times, and hands-on onboarding.
Yes. MediaValet includes AI-powered video tagging, transcription, and clipping tools that make managing and reusing video content faster and easier. Canto supports video storage, but lacks the same advanced video workflows.
MediaValet includes unlimited users and integrates seamlessly with enterprise tools like Microsoft 365, Wrike, and Marq, making it ideal for organizations that need to scale across departments, partners, and geographies. Canto is strong for smaller teams, but MediaValet better supports enterprise growth.
Our migration process is designed to minimize disruption and maximize adoption from day one.
- Discovery & planning – We work with your team to audit your current Canto environment, including:
- Asset types and volumes
- Metadata structures and taxonomy
- User roles and permissions
- Key workflows and integrations
- Structured migration – Our team handles the heavy lifting:
- Bulk asset migration from Canto
- Metadata mapping
- Folder restructuring (if needed)
- Version control and duplicate management
- Configuration & integration – We configure MediaValet to match and improve your workflows:
- User roles, permissions, and governance controls
- A deeper, more intuitive DAM integration framework with Unify
- Experience Portals for distribution and brand access and management
- Training & onboarding – We ensure your team is set up for success:
- Unlimited training sessions
- On-demand learning resources
- Dedicated onboarding support
DAM migration from one dam vendor to another can vary depending on many factors, including the size and complexity of your DAM.
Most MediaValet customers, however, are fully onboarded in as little as 12 weeks.
Our structured approach ensures:
- No downtime for your team
- Clear milestones and expectations
- A faster path to ROI compared to traditional DAM implementations Key workflows and integrations
No. Metadata is mapped, preserved, and often enhanced using AI-powered tagging during migration.
During migration, we help:
- Clean and standardize metadata for better searchability
- Apply AI-driven tagging to enrich assets at scale
- Eliminate duplicates and outdated files
- Preserve version history and usage rights where applicable
Ready to explore a better DAM solution?
Choosing MediaValet transforms how your teams work by helping you launch campaigns faster, strengthen brand consistency, and eliminate content chaos when your current DAM can’t keep up.