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Air vs MediaValet

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Creative operations and asset management.

Cloud digital asset management.

The verdict

Both Air and MediaValet are credible digital asset management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Air if you want a lower starting price (free - $10/user/mo) and a free plan to start on. Creative operations and asset management.

MediaValet - Cloud digital asset management.

Air vs MediaValet: side by side

DimensionAirMediaValet
Starting priceFree - $10/user/moWinnerCustom
Free planYesWinnerNo
Pricing modelFreemiumSubscription
Best forCreative Teams, Marketing TeamsEnterprise, Marketing Teams
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Api
Rating4.6/54.5/5

Air key facts

Vendor
Air
Pricing
Freemium - Free - $10/user/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Creative Teams, Marketing Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2017
Headquarters
New York, New York

MediaValet key facts

Vendor
MediaValet
Pricing
Subscription - Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Marketing Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Air better than MediaValet?

Neither is universally better - Air edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Air or MediaValet cheaper?

Air is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free - $10/user/mo. Air starts at free - $10/user/mo; MediaValet starts at custom.

Can Air replace MediaValet?

Yes for most teams - both are digital asset management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.