Log In
Air vs. Canto
bynder VS AIR
Air emerges as the more modern, user-friendly, and accessible digital asset management solution compared to Canto. While both platforms share many core features, Air's fresh approach and contemporary design make it better suited for today's creative workflow needs, especially for growing companies and teams that need a scalable, intuitive solution.
Why choose Air over Canto
Focusing on Real User Needs
designed to send team productivity soaring
Canto attempts to be comprehensive by including features accumulated over decades, potentially creating unnecessary complexity and confusion for teams. Built from direct user feedback, Air achieves higher ease-of-use scores by focusing on the core needs of modern creative teams. Features like smart search, color recognition, and streamlined sharing reflect real workflow requirements.
Modern Architecture vs Legacy Structure
designed to send team productivity soaring
Canto relies on a traditional, complex interface that users describe as "clunky" with a steep learning curve, requiring extensive training and configuration. Air's fresh, intuitive interface built in 2020 mirrors modern tools, naturally aligning with how contemporary teams work.
Seamless Implementation
designed to send team productivity soaring
Canto requires several hours of onboarding training and relies on traditional ticket-based support systems, creating potential delays and friction. Air provides immediate support through customer support chat and quick access to in-house specialists. Air’s frequently updated Help Center and intuitive interface minimize the need for extensive training.
Backed by Strong Growth Investment
designed to send team productivity soaring
As a legacy platform from the 1990s, Canto carries the weight of outdated architectural decisions and development priorities. Air's recent $35M Series B funding and modern foundation position it to continue innovating for contemporary creative workflows. Their development priorities align with current trends like remote work and creative operations automation, ensuring the platform evolves with user needs.
Cost & Accessibility
designed to send team productivity soaring
Canto follows the traditional enterprise software model with opaque pricing, typically starting around $600/month, requiring significant upfront commitment and lengthy sales cycles. Air's transparent, scalable pricing model allows teams to start immediately and grow organically. This modern approach means teams can begin seeing value instantly without purchasing hurdles.
What our customers are saying
designed to send team productivity soaring
It’s a game-changer as far as how much easier it makes everything. So we’re definitely in it for the long haul.Chris SharpeFind What Feels Good
We switched to using Air and it’s literally the biggest productivity boost in our creative pipeline.Jason WongFounder, Doe Beauty
Air’s board system is easy to use, the drag-and-drop features are a dream, and the one-to-many approach allows everyone on our team to use their own systems for organizing.Alex GreeneWebsite & Email Specialist, The Little Potato Company
Air is loved by creative teams at
designed to send team productivity soaring
The smartest move you'll make
designed to send team productivity soaring
How Room to Read Achieved Creative Fluency with Air
AIR NEWS
Should you give a damn about DAMs?
CREATIVE OPS
The smartest move you'll make
designed to send team productivity soaring
How Air helps The Little Potato Company manage their marketing output
AIR NEWS
Using Air to build a restaurant content empire
AIR NEWS
Try Air for free
designed to send team productivity soaring
Ready to make the switch? Create your workspace today.
