MediaFiler
MediaFiler: A broad DAM for media teams that need structured workflows and distribution. Ranked #94 of 150 in Digital Asset Management Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for media teams needing workflow automation and distribution.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMedia teams needing workflow automation and distribution
- Metadata and taggingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Metadata, IPTC/XMP and custom fields support structured asset search
- Automates review workflows and file transformations
- Supports web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted deployments
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting the vendor
- AI capabilities and version history are not specified
- The broad feature set may exceed narrow DAM requirements
Our verdict on MediaFiler
MediaFiler is a digital asset management system for organisations that need to store, search, manage and distribute media from a central location. It supports photos, videos, documents, presentations, press releases, PDFs, audio files, illustrations, Photoshop files and InDesign files. Marketing and communications teams in healthcare, education and other sectors can use access rights, role management, metadata fields and approval workflows to organise assets and control how colleagues, customers, designers and external parties access them.
Its strongest fit is with teams that need more than a searchable media library. MediaFiler supports IPTC/XMP and custom metadata, review, acceptance, rejection and correction workflows, plus automated resizing, cropping, colour adjustment and format generation. Secure sharing is available through albums, email links and public collections, while usage history and download monitoring provide visibility into asset activity. These capabilities give teams a structured way to prepare and distribute media across internal and external workflows.
Platform and ecosystem coverage are broad. MediaFiler runs on web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and self-hosted deployments, with connectivity for content management systems, maps/GIS, LDAP, Active Directory, federation gateways, FTP, APIs, XML, ODBC and Web2Publish. According to the vendor's pricing information, pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a named public plan. The healthcare offering includes 100 GB of storage and unlimited users, with expansion available on request. MediaFiler should suit organisations that value workflow control, distribution options and deployment flexibility. Teams seeking a narrowly focused library, publicly defined plans, or specified AI and version-history capabilities should compare alternatives.
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MediaFiler pricing
MediaFiler fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Storage limit | 100 GB |
| Supported asset types | Photos, videos, documents, presentations, press releases, PDFs, audio files, illustrations, Photoshop files and InDesign files |
| Metadata and tagging | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Guest sharing | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001 |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Content management systems, Apple and Android apps, Maps/GIS, LDAP, Active Directory and federation gateways, FTP distribution, API … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | mediafiler.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
MediaFiler integrations
MediaFiler lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Content management systems
- Apple and Android apps
- Maps/GIS
- LDAP, Active Directory and federation gateways
- FTP distribution
- API
- XML
- ODBC
- Web2Publish
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Alternatives to MediaFiler
- Adobe Experience Manager AssetsA deep enterprise DAM for Adobe-centered teams that need governance, delivery, and automation.9.3
- ResourceSpaceA flexible open-source DAM for teams that need metadata, workflows and controlled sharing.9.2
- Acquia DAM (Widen)A broad DAM for enterprise content operations, portals, workflows, and analytics.9.1
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