P4 DAM vs ftrack Studio

P4 DAM9.3Visit ftrack Studio8.6Visit

Higher score P4 DAM #1 in Game Asset Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Perforce

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ftrack Studio #6 in Game Asset Management Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ftrack Studio

• P4 DAM fits best

  Teams needing searchable 2D and 3D asset catalogs

• ftrack Studio fits best

  Studios prioritizing production review and planning

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Side by side

Feature	P4 DAM 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ftrack Studio 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Game Asset Management Software	#6 in Game Asset Management Software
Best for	Teams needing searchable 2D and 3D asset catalogs	Studios prioritizing production review and planning
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$25/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features P4 DAM 0/4 · ftrack Studio 0/4
Version control	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset previews	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Review workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Large file support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Game tool integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	AI tagging, customizable metadata, and indexing help organize asset libraries. 3D previews, image version comparison, and sketch annotations support reviews. Approval workflows, file-level permissions, and asset bundles aid collaboration.	Combines asset versioning with frame-accurate review and approvals Plans work, tracks tasks, and supports team resource planning Integrates with tools including Maya, Nuke, and Adobe Premiere Pro
Cons	Requires a P4 Server, adding a dependency for teams without one. Pricing is quote-based; P4 DAM is an add-on or included with Platform. Game-engine integrations are narrower than dedicated version-control products.	Production management focus may not suit teams seeking dedicated game asset control Studio costs $25 per user per month with annual billing Enterprise-only options include self-hosting and single sign-on
Our verdict	P4 DAM is a web-based digital asset management interface built on Perforce P4 for artists, designers, and creative teams. It centralizes 2D and 3D assets alongside audio, video, and other files, with search, metadata, previews, version… Read the review →	ftrack Studio brings planning, scheduling, task tracking, asset version management, and interactive media review into a production management platform for creative studios, including game teams. It is aimed at teams that need to coordinate… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• P4 DAM — where it wins

  • AI tagging, customizable metadata, and indexing help organize asset libraries.
  • 3D previews, image version comparison, and sketch annotations support reviews.
  • Approval workflows, file-level permissions, and asset bundles aid collaboration.

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a P4 Server, adding a dependency for teams without one.
  • Pricing is quote-based; P4 DAM is an add-on or included with Platform.
  • Game-engine integrations are narrower than dedicated version-control products.

• ftrack Studio — where it wins

  • Combines asset versioning with frame-accurate review and approvals
  • Plans work, tracks tasks, and supports team resource planning
  • Integrates with tools including Maya, Nuke, and Adobe Premiere Pro

  Where it doesn't

  • Production management focus may not suit teams seeking dedicated game asset control
  • Studio costs $25 per user per month with annual billing
  • Enterprise-only options include self-hosting and single sign-on

• P4 DAM9.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A searchable creative asset catalog with 3D previews, review workflows, and P4 Server dependency.

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• ftrack Studio8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A production-focused suite for studios managing assets, reviews, and workloads.

  Visit ftrack StudioFull verdict →