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easydb vs Widen Collective

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Widen Collective? Here's how easydb compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: easydb. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Flexible web-based DAM for images, videos and office files with customizable metadata
Digital asset management and brand content hub for enterprises.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1948
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$998/user
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
WordPress, TYPO3, Drupal, Falcon.io
Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce +3

Where each one wins

easydb

Strengths

  • +intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • +reduces learning curve for daily use
  • +comprehensive and customizable features
  • +adapts to specific business needs including document management
  • +scalable without performance issues as business grows
  • +knowledgeable and responsive customer support
  • +smooth and well-communicated onboarding

Limitations

  • −complex and time-consuming initial setup
  • −interface can feel cluttered due to feature abundance
  • −integration with other tools can be difficult

Widen Collective

Strengths

  • +Highly scalable for large enterprises
  • +Robust metadata and search capabilities
  • +Strong brand portal customization
  • +Reliable uptime and performance

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for new users
  • −Pricing is not transparent
  • −Limited native integrations with some tools
  • −Occasional slowdowns with large asset libraries

Data residency & compliance

easydb
Widen Collective
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

easydb

  • Development and runtime license $998 USD or €828 EUR multi-user development and 5-user runtimeIncludes software updates · Bug fixes · Multi-user support

Pricing may vary; contact vendor for exact details.

Widen Collective

  • Essentials On request MonthlyBasic asset management · Up to 10 users · Limited storage
  • Professional On request MonthlyAdvanced workflows · Custom branding · Up to 50 users
  • Enterprise On request MonthlyFull feature set · Unlimited users · EU data residency (on request)

Pricing is customized based on storage, users, and features. Contact sales for a quote.

Features

easydb

Asset management
Centralized storage for images and multimedia, Version control for assets, Detailed asset view and metadata editing, Quick access and search functionality
Data handling
Custom data types and fields, Date range management, Export and import capabilities, Auto-keywording for assets
Publishing and output
CMS plugins (WordPress, TYPO3, Drupal), Presentation and print layouts, Subtitle management, Publish workflows
System and plugins
Plugin architecture for extensibility, Falcon.io integration, Masks and custom interfaces, New record creation

Widen Collective

Asset Management
Centralized storage for images, videos, and documents, Version control and metadata tagging, AI-powered search and auto-tagging, Access permissions and role-based controls
Brand Portals
Customizable brand portals for external sharing, Embeddable galleries and lightboxes, Download tracking and analytics, Expiry dates for shared links
Workflow Automation
Approval workflows for assets, Automated notifications and reminders, Integration with creative tools (Adobe, Figma), Bulk upload and transformation
Analytics & Reporting
Usage analytics for assets and portals, Custom reports and dashboards, Download and share activity tracking, API access for custom integrations
Collaboration Tools
Commenting and annotation on assets, Real-time collaboration, Task assignments and deadlines, Integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams