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    Evoq Content

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AEvoq Content is a content management system within the Evoq business suite. Evoq Content is extensible with many modules that add caching, advanced content approval workflow, granular permissions, document management, mobile accessibility of content, web farm support, and an ecommerce engine.N/A

    Image Relay

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AImage Relay Marketing Delivery keeps digital assets and product information in one place with the goal of supporting fast, seamless creation and delivery.N/A

    Pics.io

    Score8 out of 10
    N/APics.io is a solution for organizing and managing all digital assets. With this digital asset management software, users can quickly search and retrieve their creative files, collaborate with colleagues on new projects, and share their work with clients and partners.N/A
    Pricing
    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
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    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
    Considered Multiple Products
    DNN
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    Key User Insights
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    96%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Evoq Content and Image Relay and Pics.io
    Feature
    Evoq Content
    10.0
    6 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Image Relay
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    Role-based user permissions10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Evoq Content and Image Relay and Pics.io
    Feature
    Evoq Content
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Image Relay
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    Pics.io
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    API10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internationalization / multi-language10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Web Content Creation
    Comparison of Web Content Creation features of Evoq Content and Image Relay and Pics.io
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    Evoq Content
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Image Relay
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    WYSIWYG editor10.08 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Code quality / cleanliness10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Admin section10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page templates10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Library of website themes10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization / responsive design10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publishing workflow10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form generator10.06 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Web Content Management
    Comparison of Web Content Management features of Evoq Content and Image Relay and Pics.io
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    Evoq Content
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    28% above category average
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    Content taxonomy10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO support10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bulk management10.05 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Availability / breadth of extensions10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Community / comment management10.07 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
    Small Businesses
    Umbraco CMS
    Score7 out of 10
    Adobe Bridge
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Adobe Bridge
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Square Online
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Cloudinary
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Cloudinary
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    RWS Tridion Sites
    Score9 out of 10
    Acquia DAM (Widen)
    Score8 out of 10
    Acquia DAM (Widen)
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (12 ratings)
    8.0
    (28 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.7
    (7 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (28 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.9
    (28 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    Evoq ContentImage RelayPics.io
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DNN
    If you just need to implement a website that is dynamic but not real big in Data Processing almost anyone can do so with very limited knowledge as long as you know how to use a Word Processor and your Browser. If you don't have experience with setting up a Server to run a website there are Companies like PowerDNN, Rackspace and WinHost that can help and I recommend them in that order if you are using DNN. If you need a more sophisticated e-commerce website and don't have much experience with Servers, SQL Server etc. then you should find a consultant to help you install and setup not just the DNN Platform but also select the proper Modules to accomplish what you want to do. If you need a highly customized website that is very data intensive and you are not experienced then be sure to save yourself the time and money by finding a qualified Consultant to help you. The beauty of DNN is that it can handle as simple or as complicated of an Application as you need depending on what your needs are and how far you want to take it.
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    Image Relay
    Image Relay is intelligently designed for any marketer, especially if your products require a library of images and video and especially if you feel like your team could use some quality onboarding to make sure everything is set up right and to make sure your team is equipped to use the software effectively. Specifically speaking, since we have so many products and we're building a bigger direct relationship with customers, it was important that we have an easy way to store and access assets that can represent those products and resonate with potential customers. Image Relay also made it really easy to group assets for sharing with influencers and other marketing partners. Dropbox and Google Drive may have their place and their functionalities that set them apart, so it's important to not look at Image Relay like one of those older document services storage spaces — though those companies could learn a lot from how Image Relay helps marketers enrich their assets and store them smartly.
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    TopTechPhoto
    If you are looking for an affordable solution for logos, photos or videos this is one of the best solutions we have found. It handles several file types and provides a more affordable option than other DAM services. If you are looking for an enterprise DAM solution this is probably not what you are looking for but it doesn't pretend to be that.
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    Pros
    DNN
    • DNN is a feature-rich, open-source project with a flexible license. This let us use it without licensing costs for custom solutions or as-is with no custom code just plug-in modules.
    • DNN is written in Microsoft .NET C#. This allows our developers and our customers to use their existing skill set to install and maintain the solution.
    • DNN is made for Windows platform, allowing us and our customers to deploy solutions to existing Windows servers or in some cases hosted platforms.
    • DNN integrates with Windows authentication allowing us to deploy intranet solutions and use single sign-on for improved user experience and security.
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    Image Relay
    • Enables us to organize a large number of files in an easy-to-use format
    • Keeps our files safe. Much of the work we do is private until our partners approve of our marketing going public so file security is critical to our operation.
    • Image Relay makes it easy for our team to track and access a wide range of files - especially photos and contracts.
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    TopTechPhoto
    • Seamless linking to Google Drive
    • Familiar process to upload files
    • Good customer support and easy onboarding process
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    Cons
    DNN
    • It can be a bit heavy-handed when it comes to styling. It's sometimes necessary to spend a little extra time to overcome styling issues.
    • Up until version 8 of the core DNN platform, implementing single page applications (SPAs) required extra efforts.
    • It is very difficult to split a site across multiple servers for load balancing
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    Image Relay
    • The AI tagging terms are too generic to really be helpful to us.
    • When we did our initial upload the system couldn't pull in old dates, so everything has a date of the day it was uploaded. It will be a while before searching by "most recent" works properly.
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    TopTechPhoto
    • Not a full featured DAM solution
    • Interface is rather bare bones
    • Limited options on websites to display assets
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DNN
    Even though DNN is a good CMS, I have worked with other CMSs which are far more robust at this point, and would not be overly inclined to select DNN unless cost of the product is the most important factor along with staying on .NET. DNN is a whole package so unless the client has a requirement of including authentication, authorization for users, eCommerce, sticking to something simple is a better option.
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    Image Relay
    I believe once all of our staff see how efficient Image Relay is in managing our digital assets, there will be no question that the cost vs. value will mandate continued use moving forward. It literally will pay for itself in saved staff time, I believe.
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    TopTechPhoto
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    Usability
    DNN
    Evoq proved to be a solid backbone for our property-management portal, handling ≈300 active rental listings without performance hiccups. The page-builder made it straightforward to craft listing templates that surface photo galleries, floor-plan PDFs, and embedded map pins, while role-based workflows let leasing agents edit unit details (price, availability, pet policy) without touching global site settings—a big win for operational control.

    For the management side, the platform’s extensibility let us plug in a third-party rent-payment widget and an automated maintenance-ticket form with minimal custom code. Evoq’s built-in analytics have already highlighted which neighborhoods and bedroom counts drive the most traffic, guiding our marketing spend.

    Two caveats:


    Search & filter logic – Out-of-the-box search was too shallow for renters who expect Zillow-style filtering. We had to commission a custom module for filter chips (price range, amenities, walk score), which added time and cost.
    Mobile image optimization – High-resolution gallery images affected load times on 4G; a CDN or Evoq’s Digital Asset Optimizer add-on is advisable.



    Overall, Evoq delivers reliable content governance and enough flexibility to support both consumer-facing listings and back-office property-management workflows, provided you budget for advanced search customization and image delivery tuning.
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    Image Relay
    Image Relay is very straightforward. The experience and interface mimic things were all used to using so it makes it very easy to learn and use. They didn't try to reinvent the wheel by making a fancy tool, they just made something that works and does exactly what you need it to do. They also have an awesome team that is quick to help and answer any questions along the way.
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    TopTechPhoto
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    DNN
    I don't see how it could get any better unless they moved their staff into our offices. You have available to you any type of Support you need or want, both paid and free from thousands of developers and consultants all over the world. You might even find some on Mars if you look hard enough.Also, with all of the available resources available from your Browser you can literally find the answer to any question you have in a matter of minutes.
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    Image Relay
    Amazing. We are having a quick call once a week to be sure we are right on track. They answer all our questions right away and if they are missing something they will just find the answer and get back to us as fast as possible. There is no need to look elsewhere!
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    TopTechPhoto
    Helpful onboarding support and also a very relaxed introductory demo and trial period. The support team walked me through all stages of linking our Drive account and adding assets. The online support site has a ton of resources and helpful explanations. Email support was also a big help to get us started.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    DNN
    Evoq proved to be a solid backbone for our property-management portal, handling ≈300 active rental listings without performance hiccups. The page-builder made it straightforward to craft listing templates that surface photo galleries, floor-plan PDFs, and embedded map pins, while role-based workflows let leasing agents edit unit details (price, availability, pet policy) without touching global site settings—a big win for operational control.

    For the management side, the platform’s extensibility let us plug in a third-party rent-payment widget and an automated maintenance-ticket form with minimal custom code. Evoq’s built-in analytics have already highlighted which neighborhoods and bedroom counts drive the most traffic, guiding our marketing spend.

    Two caveats:


    Search & filter logic – Out-of-the-box search was too shallow for renters who expect Zillow-style filtering. We had to commission a custom module for filter chips (price range, amenities, walk score), which added time and cost.
    Mobile image optimization – High-resolution gallery images affected load times on 4G; a CDN or Evoq’s Digital Asset Optimizer add-on is advisable.



    Overall, Evoq delivers reliable content governance and enough flexibility to support both consumer-facing listings and back-office property-management workflows, provided you budget for advanced search customization and image delivery tuning.
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    Image Relay
    The Image Relay team was very helpful in guiding us through the process. Excellent customer service and guidance.
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    TopTechPhoto
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    Alternatives Considered
    DNN
    Drupal is a highly expensive tool and is not offering anything extraordinary at a high price. If I keep its pricing in account then there should be some extraordinary features but unfortunately, there isn’t anything special about it; rather it was slow in its working. All these things actually forced us to move to Evoq that is just perfect in its working. Its working speed, interface, and UX are so simple that none of our team members find it tough to utilize. It has so many features like content scheduling and rich text edit. It allows easy editing of the text as well, and one can directly add text according to need.
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    Image Relay
    We were using our in-house storage NAS system and Backup on DVD and hard drive. The issue is that we lost a lot of data by it either crashing or becoming unreadable. And it's very difficult to organize and share data. To share data we were using WeTransfer, but the issue is that the link expired in 7 days.
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    TopTechPhoto
    Pics.io has a more approachable setup and pricing structure for our needs. It also uses a familiar online storage setup for an easier learning curve. We also didn't have to pay for a higher storage tier that we wouldn't end up needing. The other services were definitely in the running but the ability to use our existing Google account was a big plus.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    DNN
    • DNN have given us the ability to have basic sites for clients up and running in a very short time. This makes the client happy.
    • DNN has taken the trivial, simple tasks of changing text on a page or an image on a page and put it into the hands of the client. They do not have to pay us to do it and that also frees up more time for us to spend on development.
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    Image Relay
    • Image Relay has only offered positive impacts for me. The search function is great when used properly — our photographers can input tons of metadata that is later used to find certain teams or players within the website.
    • I don't mind having duplicates in the system as long as they are in places they need to be, but Image Relay does tell you when you've uploaded something multiple times which could be helpful to others.
    Incentivized
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    TopTechPhoto
    • Easy to use resource hub for campus
    • Affordable solution to fit within our budget
    • Easy to maintain ourselves
    Incentivized
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