Brandfolder (by Smartsheet) vs Adobe Experience Manager Assets
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Digital Asset Management Software. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Brandfolder (by Smartsheet) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for Marketing teams organizing brand assets, images, and creative files. Excels at tracking asset performance with its unique Brand Intelligence analytics.
At a glance
| Brandfolder (by Smartsheet) | Adobe Experience Manager Assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Digital Asset Management Software | #5 / The 11 Best Digital Asset Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Asset analytics and intelligence | Deep Adobe ecosystem integration |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($40,000+/year) | $$$$$ ($100,000+/year) |
| HQ | Denver, USA | San Jose, USA |
| Founded | 2012 | 1982 |
Brandfolder (by Smartsheet)
Excels at tracking asset performance with its unique Brand Intelligence analytics.
www.brandfolder.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Digital Asset Management Software
Adobe Experience Manager Assets
Unbeatable for enterprises inside the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
business.adobe.com/products/experience-manager/assets/aem-assets.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Digital Asset Management Software
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