# PowerDirector Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 PowerDirector Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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PowerDirector

## What is PowerDirector?

Flexible software solution that provides intuitive interface and full 360 video editing toolkit with access to unlimited effects.

## What is PowerDirector used for?

[Video Editing](https://www.capterra.com/video-editing-software/)

Top alternative

Featured

Overall rating

Based on 121 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

86%

Neutral

12%

Negative

2%

Starting price

$99.99

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### PowerDirector

4.3 (121)

VS.

[4.6 (1,228)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/reviews/)

Starting Price

$99.99

Flat Rate, Per Month

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.4 (121)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (1,133)

Value For Money

4.3 (112)

Value For Money

4.4 (991)

Customer Service

3.9 (84)

Customer Service

4.4 (941)

## PowerDirector alternatives

[Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/)

[4.8 (1,133)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/reviews/)

Starting price

$54.95

Per User, Per Month

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/)

Highest Rated

[Vizard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

[4.9 (424)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

[4.7 (565)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/reviews/)

Starting price

$20.99

Per User, Per Month

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

[OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)

[4.7 (1,072)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/188496/PowerDirector/alternatives/)

## Who uses PowerDirector?

Based on Capterra reviews from the past 6 years

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Video Editing

4.5 (48)

83.33% of 48 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With PowerDirector, you can quickly edit, cut, and combine video clips using a straightforward interface. Reviewers indicate the editing tools are user-friendly, support multi-track editing, and make organizing and producing videos efficient for both beginners and professionals.

Animations & Transitions

4.4 (40)

60.00% of 40 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

PowerDirector gives you a wide variety of transitions and drag-and-drop options that are easy to use and help make videos more engaging. Reviewers appreciate the abundance and seamless integration, though some wish for more professional transition choices.

Color Grading

4.1 (32)

65.63% of 32 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Helps blend colors in the video for smoother transitions

Media Library

4.2 (29)

62.07% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used

Video Capture

4.4 (23)

60.87% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Transcoding an analog video to a digital file for storage

Motion Tracking

4.2 (19)

42.11% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Ability to track motion for easier editing

PowerDirector 24 features

Editing or adding effects in 3D videos

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

PowerDirector gives you a wide variety of transitions and drag-and-drop options that are easy to use and help make videos more engaging. Reviewers appreciate the abundance and seamless integration, though some wish for more professional transition choices.

Record audio or import/upload audio files

Branding videos with company logo

Helps blend colors in the video for smoother transitions

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

Import and export data to and from software applications

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used

Ability to track motion for easier editing

Supports various file formats

Preview materials before finalizing projects

Adjusting the speed of a video clip

Split/Merge

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Create text to match video content

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Transcoding an analog video to a digital file for storage

With PowerDirector, you can quickly edit, cut, and combine video clips using a straightforward interface. Reviewers indicate the editing tools are user-friendly, support multi-track editing, and make organizing and producing videos efficient for both beginners and professionals.

Process to remove shakiness in videos

Allows users to view videos without downloading media files

Add a digital mark to show ownership of an image, video, document, etc.

Features

4.3 (121)

4.3

Based on 121 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.3 (112)

Free Trial

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/188496/PowerDirector/pricing/)

PowerDirector 20 Ultra

$99.99

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   50 Tracks &100 Clips
-   6 Packs of Premium Plug-Ins & Effects
-   Intuitive Editing Tools

PowerDirector 20 Ultimate

$139.99

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   3rd Party Plug-Ins & Effects With 2 Packs
-   50 Tracks &100 Clips
-   6 Packs of Premium Plug-Ins & Effects
-   Advanced Features
-   Intuitive Editing Tools
-   Professional Format Video Import: HEVC Hdr10 & HLG
-   Prores 4:2:2 and Video Files Import MXF AVC 4:2:0

PowerDirector 36

$48.99

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   2000000 Access to Getty Images Stock Photos
-   2500000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Photos & Images
-   3900000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Video Clips
-   3rd Party Plug-Ins & Effects With 2 Packs
-   50gb Cloud Storage
-   5800 Access to Shutterstock Stock Background Music
-   800000 Access to Getty Images Stock Video Clips
-   Advanced Features
-   Always up-to-Date With the Latest Features and Version Updates
-   Intuitive Editing Tools
-   Powerdirector 20
-   Priority Customer Support
-   Professional Format Video Import: HEVC Hdr10 & HLG
-   Prores 4:2:2 and Video Files Import MXF AVC 4:2:0
-   Unlimited Access to Background Music and Sound Clips
-   Unlimited Access to Cyberlink Premium Plug-Ins & Effects

Director Suite 365

$89.99

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   100gb Cloud Storage
-   2000000 Access to Getty Images Stock Photos
-   2500000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Photos & Images
-   3900000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Video Clips
-   3rd Party Plug-Ins & Effects With 4 Packs
-   5800 Access to Shutterstock Stock Background Music
-   800000 Access to Getty Images Stock Video Clips
-   Advanced Features
-   Always up-to-Date With the Latest Features and Version Updates
-   Audiodirector 12 ($96.99)
-   Colordirector 10 ($51.99)
-   Intuitive Editing Tools
-   Photodirector 13 Ultra ($74.99)
-   Powerdirector 20
-   Priority Customer Support
-   Professional Format Video Import: HEVC Hdr10 & HLG
-   Prores 4:2:2 and Video Files Import MXF AVC 4:2:0
-   Unlimited Access to Background Music and Sound Clips
-   Unlimited Access to Cyberlink Premium Plug-Ins & Effects

PowerDirector 365 Business

$149.99

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   2000000 Access to Getty Images Stock Photos
-   2500000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Photos & Images
-   3900000 Access to Shutterstock Stock Video Clips
-   3rd Party Plug-Ins & Effects With 2 Packs
-   50gb Cloud Storage
-   5800 Access to Shutterstock Stock Background Music
-   800000 Access to Getty Images Stock Video Clips
-   Ad Designer
-   Advanced Features
-   Always up-to-Date With the Latest Features and Version Updates
-   Audiodirector 12 ($96.99)
-   Colordirector 10 ($51.99)
-   Intuitive Editing Tools
-   Photodirector 13 Ultra ($74.99)
-   Powerdirector 20
-   Priority Customer Support
-   Professional Format Video Import: HEVC Hdr10 & HLG
-   Prores 4:2:2 and Video Files Import MXF AVC 4:2:0
-   Unlimited Access to Background Music and Sound Clips
-   Unlimited Access to Cyberlink Premium Plug-Ins & Effects
-   Unlimited Access to Marketing Video Templates for Promos and Ads

Value for money

4.3 (112)

4.3

Based on 112 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

3.9 (84)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

3.9 (84)

3.9

Based on 84 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.3

Based on 121 reviews

Filter by rating

5(62)

4(42)

3(14)

2(3)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

Craig B.

Managing director

Entertainment

### "A fantastic tool"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 31, 2025

We use pro editing softwares and still continue to utilize powerdirector for social media and in house videos as its quick and easy.

Pros

Powerdirector offers a very substantial free version. It offers a pro editing solution which is easy to create multi layered videos audio and effects, withouth lagging issues nor bugs, and with finished products are of high quality.

Cons

The free version has a very smaill water mark in the corner, but a little product advert is a small price to pay for such a fantastic tool.

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Frankie S.

Consultant

Consumer Electronics

### "My go to video production app."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

August 26, 2025

Overall, I enjoy the app. I use it all the time for my video projects and would recommend it to anyone who has an android tablet or phone.

Pros

I went to school in 2005 for video production. When I purchased my first android smart phone, I came across the power director android app and loved it. I ourchased the full version right away. Project creation has been easy with features like titles, video format, color grading and viedo creation being some of the best for android. At the time, the price I paid for the full version was great and I've never had an issue with security of my files.

Cons

The customer support has been a bit lackluster. I have never gotten a clear answer about why my app will be fully logged in as full version sometimes and then other times it cannot find my license. When I request help or ask questions, I get brushed off or told to just clear my cache or log out of all other emails in the android system before it will be recognized. Its annoying as heck.

Switched from

[Pinnacle Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/233263/Pinnacle-Studio/)

Needed something that was on android and could be used on the go.

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WB

Walter B.

Owner

Marketing and Advertising

### "The most frustrating experience. Won't renew subscription... "

2.0

Overall Rating

2.0

2.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

2/10

May 29, 2025

Frustrating! I was so excited cause it made my videos look current and had so many creative and interesting features.

Pros

I found it offered cool and modern transitions as well as creative effects not found in imovie (which it is more reliable but in need of a full update. It looks basic now)

Cons

It keeps crashing in the middle of editing my project forcing me start all over again from zero. Also, I've never been able to go back to a saved project to make changes. Again, you have to start from scratch.

Switched from

[iMovie](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/)

More current and modern transitions and effects

Alternatives considered

[Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

Reasons for choosing PowerDirector

Again, transitions and effects more modern

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LC

Lorenzo C.

Studente

Primary/Secondary Education

### "Recensione PowerDirector da studente"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

February 9, 2025

Pros

Ho utilizzato per un po' di tempo questo software per l'editing video, trovo che sia molto completo e semplice, soprattutto negli ultimi aggiornamenti hanno inserito diverse funzioni che trovo molto interessanti riguardanti anche le AI. Inoltre è possibile anche avere un buon livello di editing anche dal lato audio.

Cons

Purtroppo ho dovuto sostituire questo programma di video editing con un altro più che altro per un fattore di comodità e per avere un maggior numero di funzioni anche se credo che Powerdirector disponga di tutte le funzioni per riuscire ad arrivare a un buon livello

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PD

Pastor Deidre J.

Founding Pastor

Religious Institutions

### "Great but Glitchy"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

January 24, 2025

Overall, my business would suffer in 1 week without PowerDirector. I have come to rely on it so much. However, there are some needed Capture features that are "locked up" and glitchy that I cannot get customer service to help me with though.

Pros

I like the detailed, full-scale professional level editing abilities with PowerDirector

Cons

I cannot stand that it seems if you are not a part of the monthly subscription that my version gets unstable every time the release a new version and start advertising for me to get the subscription. Once the ad season is over, the product is fairly reliable again.

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RK

Richard K.

Chief Content Officer

Writing and Editing

### "Good--But Only For Seasoned Video Professionals"

2.0

Overall Rating

2.0

2.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

2/10

January 20, 2025

Good for very small experiments. But for anything serious, the program is too unstable for the average user.

Pros

Lots of features. Good price. Assembling a video isn't that difficult.

Cons

Extremely unstable. I moved an image to try to replace it and all the images disappeared. The program wouldn't let me reload them. My only option was to start again from scratch. Two hours o work lost.

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Jared S.

Youtuber

Entertainment

### "This is an awesome, inexpensive software"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

October 14, 2024

I use it all the time for making youtube videos

Pros

Ease of use. It is inexpensive and there are a lot of features

Cons

Some times is boggs down or gets glitchy and I have to shut it down and start over.

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AS

Andrew S.

Manager

Banking

### "Good inexpensive video editing software "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 29, 2024

Pros

Easy for beginners to use. Good enough to do most simple video editing.

Cons

Can not export 10 but color which reduces the quality of your videos.

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MW

Meegan W.

Educator

E-Learning

### "Great for your editing needs"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 24, 2024

I would describe my overall experience with PowerDirector as great. I mostly use PowerDirector for morning announcements at our school. I have my students do much of the editing but I help them out when they have trouble.

Pros

PowerDirector is much easier to use than any other video editing software. The UI is easy to understand. I like the tutorial that they have you work through when first downloading. It walks you through all the important features you most likely will use. I also like that you can export different file outputs depending on what you are playing to upload your video to.

Cons

PowerDirector is a bit expensive. It does have many more features than a free video editing software though.

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PW

Parker W.

Teacher

Education Management

### "Great for Beginners!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 23, 2024

My overall experience with PowerDirector has been very positive. It's very easy to use for people who have no video editing skills.

Pros

PowerDirector is extremely easy to understand if you never edited videos before. I am a teacher and during Covid, I recorded a bunch of lessons for my class. I used a single camera and microphone and would film me teaching the material. Before I discovered this software, I would have to rerecord if I made a mistake. But now I can keep recording and go back and edit it later. I always thought editing videos was something only professionals could do. But PowerDirector has tutorials you can watch and the UI is very easy to understand. Every time I use the software, I learn something new.

Cons

The one thing I liked least about using PowerDirector is it takes a powerful PC to quickly edit videos. If you are using large files, it can take a while to convert your videos and download them.

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