TESSA DAM
TESSA DAM: A capable DAM for European teams that need workflows, portals and self-hosted Enterprise deployment. Ranked #116 of 150 in Digital Asset Management Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for european teams needing self-hosted options.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEuropean teams needing self-hosted options
- Free planNo
- Metadata and taggingYes
- Founded2015 · Volkach, Bavaria, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Metadata, search, version history and approval workflows
- AI tagging, cropping, object recognition and asset conversion
- Enterprise plan supports SaaS or on-premises hosting
Where it doesn't
- Starts at €500 per month
- Individual plan prices require contacting the vendor
- Narrower platform coverage than broader DAM platforms
Our verdict on TESSA DAM
TESSA DAM is a digital asset management platform for organizations managing images, videos, documents and other media. It brings asset storage, metadata, categories, keywords, search, version history, rights management and approval workflows into one system. Media portals, BrandHub, external distribution and REST API access support teams that need to organize assets and share them across internal and external channels. The platform is positioned for small teams through enterprise organizations, with web, API and self-hosted options.
Pricing is paid-only and starts at €500 per month. The Professional plan includes SaaS hosting, a REST API, five web portals and monthly payment. The Business plan lists SaaS hosting, BrandHub, REST API access and integrations. Enterprise adds a choice of SaaS or on-premises hosting, workflows and a customizable setup. The published plan structure makes the main tier differences clear, while individual plan prices require contacting the vendor. Teams evaluating TESSA should account for the €500 monthly starting point and the absence of a free plan.
TESSA DAM fits environments that need structured asset governance alongside distribution and system connections. Integrations include Akeneo, Creative Force, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure, Amazon CloudFront, Cloudflare, Akamai, Tradebyte and Shopware. AI tagging, cropping and object recognition add automation to asset handling, while version rollback, rights management and conversions address ongoing content operations. European teams seeking self-hosted deployment should focus on Enterprise. Smaller teams that need only basic file storage, or organizations requiring broader platform coverage at a lower starting cost, may be better served by an alternative.
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TESSA DAM pricing
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TESSA DAM fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Storage limit | 500 GB |
| Supported asset types | JPG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, MP4, MOV, PDF, Office documents, font files, GIF, JPEG, EPS, AVIF, AI, INDD, DOC, XLS, XLSX |
| Metadata and tagging | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Version history | Yes |
| Guest sharing | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 15+ integrations: Akeneo, Creative Force, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | tessa-dam.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TESSA DAM integrations
TESSA DAM lists 15+ integrations on its own site — the 12 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Akeneo
- Creative Force
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon CloudFront
- Cloudflare
- Akamai
- Tradebyte
- Shopware
- Toolpilots MATE
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Alternatives to TESSA DAM
- 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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