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At a Glance
Animaker
Animaker
Star Rating
(1,003)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plans
iMovie
iMovie
Star Rating
(559)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iMovie
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that iMovie excels in user-friendliness, particularly for beginners. Users appreciate its simple interface and ease of navigation, making it a great choice for those new to video editing. One user noted, "It's a great/accessible way to get into film editing," highlighting its accessibility for novices.
  • According to verified reviews, Animaker stands out for its customization options, especially in creating cartoon characters and videos. Users have praised the software for its ability to cater to diverse audiences, with one reviewer stating, "I love how Animaker allows me to edit the customers to make them appealing to all ethnicities," showcasing its versatility in content creation.
  • Users say that iMovie's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many finding it easy to start creating projects within a week. This is particularly beneficial for users like educators who need to produce content regularly, as one user mentioned, "It's powerful enough to do what I need it to do and quickly."
  • Reviewers mention that Animaker offers strong customer support, with users reporting fast resolutions to issues. One long-time user shared, "The customer service was fast, and issues were resolved quickly," indicating a reliable support system that enhances the overall user experience.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while iMovie has a solid performance in video editing, it may not meet the needs of users looking for advanced features like AI text generation or sophisticated audio mixing, where Animaker has received higher ratings. Users have noted Animaker's strengths in these areas, with scores reflecting its capabilities in audio mixing and text animation.
  • According to recent feedback, both platforms are well-regarded for their ease of use, but Animaker edges out slightly with a higher score in this area. Users appreciate its straightforward basic functions, with one stating, "Easy to use the basic functions. Plenty of options for customizing," which may appeal to those looking for a more flexible editing experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Animaker
Free
Free
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iMovie
No pricing available
Free Trial
Animaker
No trial information available
iMovie
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
836
8.4
506
Ease of Use
9.0
847
8.9
512
Ease of Setup
9.0
456
9.4
53
Ease of Admin
8.8
135
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.9
761
8.3
332
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
132
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
811
7.6
508
Features by Category
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Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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8.9
152
Not enough data
Template Creation
9.3
141
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Platform Basics
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Platform Content
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Generative AI
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Training & eLearning
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
Voice
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Transcription
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
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Integration
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Speech Output
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Audio Format
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Generative AI
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8.5
239
7.5
211
Editing
8.6
219
7.3
186
8.5
214
7.0
108
9.0
224
7.4
180
8.3
212
7.7
149
8.0
214
7.8
167
8.6
221
8.9
206
9.0
217
8.1
197
Platform
8.8
217
8.2
178
8.9
218
8.2
183
8.7
205
7.7
109
Generative AI
8.5
98
5.6
16
8.5
99
4.7
16
Agentic AI - Video Editing
7.3
19
7.1
7
8.3
19
8.6
7
8.4
19
8.8
7
8.5
18
7.4
7
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Audio
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Video
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Image
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Text
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Platform
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Generative AI
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Planning
Feature Not Available
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Publishing
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Social Media
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Planning
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Agentic AI - Content Creation
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7.7
76
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Agentic AI - Animation
7.7
74
Not enough data
7.6
72
Not enough data
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Generative AI
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Video Creation - AI Video Generation
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Feature Not Available
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Generative AI - AI Video Generation
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Editing - AI Video Generation
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Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
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Video Content CreationHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.5
265
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
8.3
253
Not enough data
8.6
249
Not enough data
9.1
256
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.5
250
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
252
Not enough data
8.5
251
Not enough data
8.6
246
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
8.4
243
Not enough data
8.4
241
Not enough data
8.7
245
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
8.4
233
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.5
235
Not enough data
8.9
239
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
235
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.5
227
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.6
229
Not enough data
8.6
229
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
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Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
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Text to Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Emotion and Gesture control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time rendering
Not enough data
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Live streaming
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Script-based automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video Creation
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Feature Not Available
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Generative AI
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Editing
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Storage & Management
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Animaker
Animaker
iMovie
iMovie
Animaker and iMovie are categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Animaker
Animaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.6%
iMovie
iMovie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Animaker
Animaker
Animation
9.7%
Higher Education
8.6%
Education Management
6.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Other
64.4%
iMovie
iMovie
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Higher Education
5.2%
Entertainment
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Other
71.4%
Alternatives
Animaker
Animaker Alternatives
Vyond
Vyond
Add Vyond
Powtoon
Powtoon
Add Powtoon
Renderforest
Renderforest
Add Renderforest
Canva
Canva
Add Canva
iMovie
iMovie Alternatives
Camtasia
Camtasia
Add Camtasia
Adobe Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro
Add Adobe Premiere Pro
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Add Wondershare Filmora
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Discussions
Animaker
Animaker Discussions
What can Animaker do?
2 Comments
Advocate Pankaj Nandlal  S.
AS
Miracles in terms of animation.Read more
Can I Add animation in my already existing video through animaker
1 Comment
Official Response from Animaker
Yes you make take a video from a 3rd party source upload it to Animaker, edit, clip it, change colors, add text, voice overs and animation to your existing...Read more
what are the systems requirements for Animaker.
1 Comment
SS
When you upgrade to the Enterprise solution you have much more control of the voice adding Breaths, pauses, pitch and even emphasis on word or even phrases. ...Read more
iMovie
iMovie Discussions
How to put text in image
4 Comments
Jennie R.
JR
Putting in text is easiest with Titles, but you are limited to the styles iMovie gives you and the fonts they provide. If the Titles option works for you,...Read more
Is iMovie a paid app?
3 Comments
Amey M.
AM
No, it comes with iOS on a Mac So it's free.Read more
Is iMovie completely free?
3 Comments
Vivek P.
VP
Yes its completely FREE for Mac users. Read more