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At a Glance
Lightworks
Lightworks
Star Rating
(30)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 Lightworks has a steeper learning curve with an Ease of Use score of 6.3, while PowerDirector shines with a score of 8.6, making it more accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Lightworks excels in Clip Editing with a score of 8.6, but PowerDirector offers superior Titles and Captions features, scoring 8.9, which enhances the overall presentation of videos.
  • G2 users highlight that Lightworks has a solid Audio Mixing capability with a score of 7.7, but PowerDirector's overall audio features are more user-friendly, contributing to a better editing experience.
  • Users on G2 report that PowerDirector's Ease of Setup is impressive, scoring 8.8, while Lightworks lacks in this area, making it less appealing for users who want a quick start.
  • Reviewers say that Lightworks has a lower Product Direction score of 5.8, indicating concerns about future updates, whereas PowerDirector's score of 8.4 suggests a more promising development trajectory.
  • Users mention that while both products cater to small businesses, PowerDirector's overall support quality, with a score of 7.9, is perceived as more reliable compared to Lightworks' score of 7.2.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightworks
No pricing available
PowerDirector
No pricing available
Free Trial
Lightworks
No trial information available
PowerDirector
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.2
26
8.9
46
Ease of Use
6.4
26
8.6
47
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.8
10
Quality of Support
7.2
20
7.9
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
6.0
26
8.5
46
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.8
9
Editing
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Lightworks
Lightworks
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Lightworks and PowerDirector are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Lightworks
Lightworks has no unique categories
PowerDirector
PowerDirector has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightworks
Lightworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Lightworks
Lightworks
Marketing and Advertising
14.3%
Media Production
10.7%
Broadcast Media
10.7%
Plastics
7.1%
Retail
3.6%
Other
53.6%
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
Lightworks
Lightworks Discussions
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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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