coconutbox

Developed in Dresden by owner-managed digital agency cokuna communication, coconutbox combines digital asset management with a content system, file manager, data protection module, newsletters and CRM in a modular platform. According to the vendor, development began in 2006; the focus is on centralised media management and sharing, in the cloud or on-premises.

Features

• Centralised media management with metadata, filters and duplicate detection during upload
• Automatic tagging and metadata analysis
• Approvals, comments and automatic notifications
• Versioning with archiving and restoration
• Rights checks, including licensing and rights relating to individuals depicted
• Roles and permissions, audit logs and sharing via secure links
• Additional modules: content system, file manager, data protection, newsletters, CRM

Deployment and security

coconutbox runs in the cloud or on-premises. For the cloud packages, the pricing page specifies shared hosting with a German provider and also lists dedicated servers. According to the About us page, the servers are located in Germany. The vendor does not list any certifications, but states that the platform is GDPR-compliant and uses encrypted storage.

Integration with PIM and other systems

The vendor does not promote a PIM system of its own. According to the vendor, the content system manages content, references and product data for websites and PIM processes. Listed integrations include TYPO3, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Express, Figma, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. A REST API is mentioned, but the vendor does not name specific PIM products.

Who coconutbox is suited to

According to the vendor, coconutbox is aimed at marketing, communications and data management teams, as well as companies with stringent compliance requirements. The vendor does not specify any industries.

Pricing

The Smart and Pro packages are billed per user per month (with 25 GB and 50 GB of storage per user, respectively). Enterprise pricing is available on request. A free trial is available.

Ownership

coconutbox is developed by cokuna communication, which describes itself as an independent, owner-managed agency. The website does not mention any investors or acquisitions.

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Sources

• coconutbox: Legal notice
• coconutbox: About us
• coconutbox: Pricing
• coconutbox: DAM system
• coconutbox: Customers

As of: 29 October 2026. Information based on vendor statements and the sources listed.