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At a Glance
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(203)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowerDirector
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve excels in audio mixing with a score of 8.8, while PowerDirector falls short with a score of 7.7. Reviewers mention that the Fairlight audio tools in DaVinci Resolve provide a professional-grade experience for sound editing.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's text animation features score 8.2, significantly outperforming PowerDirector's 6.9. Users say that the advanced keyframing options in DaVinci Resolve allow for more creative and dynamic text animations.
  • G2 users highlight that DaVinci Resolve's clip editing capabilities score 9.1, compared to PowerDirector's 8.6. Users report that the precision and flexibility of the editing timeline in DaVinci Resolve make it a favorite among professional editors.
  • Users on G2 note that DaVinci Resolve has a higher quality of support with a score of 8.2, while PowerDirector's support is rated at 7.9. Reviewers mention that the community forums and extensive tutorials for DaVinci Resolve are particularly helpful for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's product direction is rated at 9.5, indicating strong confidence in its future development, while PowerDirector's score of 8.4 suggests some concerns about its long-term viability. Users say that the frequent updates and new features in DaVinci Resolve keep it competitive.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve's format compatibility scores 9.1, surpassing PowerDirector's 8.7. Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve supports a wider range of professional formats, making it a better choice for diverse project needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
PowerDirector
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
PowerDirector
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
168
8.9
46
Ease of Use
7.8
170
8.6
47
Ease of Setup
8.4
32
8.8
12
Ease of Admin
8.0
18
9.8
10
Quality of Support
8.2
130
7.9
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
16
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
162
8.5
46
Features by Category
8.6
46
7.8
9
Editing
8.9
45
7.5
6
7.8
26
5.7
5
8.4
44
6.9
7
8.5
37
8.0
5
9.2
39
7.5
6
9.2
46
8.6
7
8.9
44
8.3
7
Platform
9.1
44
9.2
6
9.1
44
8.3
6
8.4
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
DaVinci Resolve and PowerDirector are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
PowerDirector
PowerDirector has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.0%
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
21.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.6%
Entertainment
8.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.0%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
44.2%
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Online Media
9.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
7.5%
Writing and Editing
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Other
66.0%
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Discussions
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 Comments
KF
why has davinci resolve 16 got so many problems? is it in the Hope's users will upgrade?
1 Comment
Luis Enrique R.
LR
I think it's mainly because their main product it's not video editor, but color correction and around that, they built a capable video editor that perhaps,...Read more
he been dancing on that nigga like he mean it bro just tryna make some money plox lmao hehehe i do love kid so much oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow
1 Comment
Cassandra P.
CP
Is this a question?Read more
PowerDirector
PowerDirector Discussions
What is PowerDirector used for?
1 Comment
Amit Ranjan S.
AS
Its a video editing software where you can edit or modify your videosRead more
Is CyberLink PowerDirector free?
1 Comment
Amit Y.
AY
No, CyberLink PowerDirector is not a free software. It is a paid video editing software. However, there is a free trial version available for users to try...Read more
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PowerDirector has no more discussions with answers