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Should I use OpenAsset?

Digital Asset Management tailored for AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) firms - openasset.com

· 1 week ago

Buy it if you run an AEC firm with thousands of project images feeding proposals and bids. Skip it if you're a small team or a non-AEC brand that needs simple, affordable file organization.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 12 public sources: G2, SoftwareAdvice, RFP.wiki, TrustRadius, SecurityLab, Trust Centre, LinkedIn, Marlin Equity.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • AEC firms with large project photo libraries
  • Proposal and bid teams needing project imagery fast
  • Firms outgrowing shared-drive or SharePoint file dumps
  • Multi-office architecture and engineering companies

Not for

  • Small teams wanting a simple shared image folder
  • Non-AEC brands needing a general-purpose DAM
  • Buyers wanting transparent, self-serve pricing
  • Anyone without budget for onboarding and admin time

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing is quote-based; third-party analysis highlights hidden TCO cost drivers

medium

No free tier found in reviewed sources; entry likely requires a sales conversation

medium

Migration off a project-based DAM can be painful; plan exit costs upfront

low

One CSRF vulnerability was disclosed in 2020; verify current patch status

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Purpose-built DAM for AEC firms and proposals
  • Strong ratings: 4.7/5 across 205 G2 reviews
  • Used by 1,000+ AEC firms
  • SOC 2 compliant with a public Trust Centre

Cons

  • Pricing not public; reviewers raise cost concerns
  • Third-party analysis documents hidden total-cost drivers
  • CSRF vulnerability disclosed in December 2020

Sources & method

- 12 sources - Trust Centre and claimed SOC 2 compliance; one CSRF vulnerability disclosed in 2020.

official x3review x6security x2news x1
  • CSRF vulnerability (CWE-352), Cross-site request forgery issue in the OpenAsset DAM web application disclosed December 2020.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Reviewers flag pricing; hidden-cost analyses exist
  • Ease of use. No direct usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. AEC-specific features, AI tools, integrations
  • Support quality. No direct support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. SOC 2 and Trust Centre, but 2020 CSRF flaw
  • 4.7/5 G2 rating 205 reviews
  • 1,000+ Customers AEC firms, per company claims
  • Marlin Equity Partners Ownership Growth investment, Jan 2023

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

Trust Centre and claimed SOC 2 compliance; one CSRF vulnerability disclosed in 2020.

  • CSRF vulnerability (CWE-352)Cross-site request forgery issue in the OpenAsset DAM web application disclosed December 2020.⁷

What users say

Reviewers rate OpenAsset 4.7/5 on G2 and consistently praise it, though some flag pricing as a concern.

Alternatives

Compare OpenAsset with each alternative.

  • Air

    Lighter, simpler DAM for smaller creative teams

  • Canto

    General-purpose DAM; strong fit outside AEC

    OpenAsset vs Canto

  • Bynder

    Larger brand DAM with 1,000+ customers

Companies that use it

  • LMN Architects11
Full analysis

Based on 12 public sources: G2, SoftwareAdvice, RFP.wiki, TrustRadius, SecurityLab, Trust Centre, LinkedIn, Marlin Equity.

AEC-focused DAM loved by its niche; quote-based pricing and scope make it overkill for small or general teams.

Methodology

Based on 12 public sources: G2, SoftwareAdvice, RFP.wiki, TrustRadius, SecurityLab, Trust Centre, LinkedIn, Marlin Equity.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. OpenAsset Products | G2 Seller Reviewsg2.com
    review
  2. OpenAsset Reviews - G2g2.com
    review
  3. OpenAsset Reviews - SoftwareAdvicesoftwareadvice.com
    review
  4. OpenAsset TCO: Hidden Cost Drivers - RFP.wikirfp.wiki
    review
  5. OpenAsset vs Air - RFP.wikirfp.wiki
    review
  6. Box vs OpenAsset - TrustRadiustrustradius.com
    review
  7. CSRF vulnerability in OpenAsset DAM - SecurityLabsecuritylab.ru
    security
  8. OpenAsset Trust Centretrust.openasset.com
    security
  9. OpenAsset company page - LinkedInlinkedin.com
    official
  10. Marlin Equity completes growth investment in OpenAssetmarlinequity.com
    news
  11. OpenAsset client testimonial - LMN Architectsopenasset.com
    official
  12. OpenAsset vs SharePoint - OpenAssetopenasset.com
    official

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