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OpenAsset vs Kantiv (DAM vs Image Hub)

Two AEC pursuit tools that both handle project images: OpenAsset (a digital asset management product, Source, plus proposal automation, Shred) and Kantiv (a pursuit intelligence platform whose Image Hub tags photos). Not like-for-like: a full DAM product against an image feature inside a proposal platform. Vendor-published facts only, as recorded on each tool page; not tested, no winner.

DESK RESEARCH, NOT TESTED. Compiled from vendors' public websites (accessed Oct 16, 2026). Vendor claims are not verified by Means & Methods Lab. No scores or rankings.

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OpenAsset vs Kantiv (DAM vs Image Hub): vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowOpenAssetKantiv
CategoryAEC DAM & proposalsAEC pursuit intelligence
AI role (our label)AI features added to established productAI-first
What it doesDigital asset management (Source) and proposal automation (Shred) with AI search and tagging for AEC pursuits. The homepage (checked Oct 16, 2026) describes one searchable library for project photos, resumes, documents and employee profiles with AI-powered search and automatic tagging; brand governance (a central store of verified assets); AI-assisted proposal writing built from past wins and question-answering over the library; Go/No-Go analysis and pursuit insights; and integrations with Deltek, Unanet, Procore and InDesign (also shown: Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Slides, WordPress). It states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR / UK GDPR support. Vendor cites 1,100+ firms (vendor claim)."Pursuit intelligence platform" for AEC firms that pulls firm knowledge (past proposals, project narratives, resumes, client history, images) from drives, inboxes and old proposals into an AEC data model of people, projects, clients and pursuits. Described features: upload an RFP for a structured first draft built from the firm's past wins, requirement tracking, addendum syncing and compliance checks before submission, SF-330 completion, contributor collaboration, win/loss visibility by client for go/no-go calls, and Image Hub, which auto-tags images by what is in the photo. Says it integrates with Deltek, SharePoint and Egnyte. The joist.ai domain now serves the Kantiv site (checked Oct 16, 2026). Vendor cites 200+ AEC teams, $2.4B+ in proposals submitted and 50% less prep time (vendor claims, not verified).
Who it's forAEC marketing and proposal teams.AEC marketing and pursuit teams.
Pricing (as publicly stated)Custom quote / no public prices on pricing page (checked Oct 16, 2026). The page says price depends on firm size, products chosen (Source and Shred can be bought separately), users and licensing, storage, data volume, integrations and implementation; demo-first buying.Custom quote / no public prices on pricing page (checked Oct 16, 2026): the Pricing & ROI page is an ROI calculator (pursuits, hours and hourly cost inputs) with no plan prices.
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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