--- title: "Best iMovie Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to iMovie? Find out how iMovie stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-29" --- # iMovie alternatives Last updated on September 29th, 2026 The best iMovie alternatives are TalkingPhotos (best overall), Fliki (best free plan), Filmora (best budget option), and HumanPal (most reviewed). Together they hold 6,879 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5. iMovie itself holds 4.5 out of 5 across 428 reviews. ### iMovie - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (428 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 2 of 7 top category features --- ## Top alternatives iMovie alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [VideoPad](https://www.capterra.com/p/122390/VideoPad/) — 4.3 out of 5 (181 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 7 of 7 top category features | | [HumanPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/275427/HumanPal/) — 4.7 out of 5 (3,494 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $199.00 /one-time | 2 of 7 top category features | | [TalkingPhotos](https://www.capterra.com/p/10025052/TalkingPhotos/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,304 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 7 top category features | | [CreateStudio](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/) — 4.8 out of 5 (580 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $27.00 /mo | 4 of 7 top category features | | [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,135 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $54.95 /user/yr | 4 of 7 top category features | | [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/) — 4.5 out of 5 (454 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $179.88 /user/yr | 5 of 7 top category features | | [AVS Video Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/190789/AVS-Video-Editor/) — 4.5 out of 5 (520 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $49.00 /user/yr | 6 of 7 top category features | | [Synthesia](https://www.capterra.com/p/198045/Enact/) — 4.6 out of 5 (314 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $29.00 /user/mo | 3 of 7 top category features | | [Fliki](https://www.capterra.com/p/246351/Fliki/) — 4.7 out of 5 (345 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $8.00 /user/mo | 2 of 7 top category features | | [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) — 4.5 out of 5 (736 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $19.99 /mo | 3 of 7 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to iMovie The best free alternatives to iMovie are VideoPad, HumanPal, and Movavi Video Editor Plus — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [VideoPad](https://www.capterra.com/p/122390/VideoPad/) — 4.3 out of 5 (181 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [HumanPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/275427/HumanPal/) — 4.7 out of 5 (3,494 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $199.00 /one-time ### [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,135 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $54.95 /user/yr --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated iMovie alternatives are Movavi Video Editor Plus (4.8), Fliki (4.7), and Synthesia (4.6). ### [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) - 413 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 413 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 413 SMB reviews > "This is very helpful and allows the video editing process to be completed faster." — Khelmi H., Manager (January 6, 2025) ### [Fliki](https://www.capterra.com/p/246351/Fliki/) - 149 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 149 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 149 SMB reviews > "Do not trust this platform with your time, money, or production workflows." — Ilya G., CEO (February 9, 2026) ### [Synthesia](https://www.capterra.com/p/198045/Enact/) - 193 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 193 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 193 SMB reviews > "I’ve also seen occasional render queues at peak times, so planning ahead helps." — Matias C., Marketing Director (October 7, 2025) --- ## Why do teams switch from iMovie? Of the 31 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from iMovie, the most common destinations were Movavi Video Editor Plus, Camtasia, Filmora , and CreateStudio. ### What users preferred ### [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) - 4.8 out of 5 (1,135 reviews) — 11 reviewers switched here > "O iMovie compatível com o macOS 10.13 High Sierra não permite, por exemplo, exportar um vídeo na vertical (formato 9:16)." — Rodrigo R., Proprietário (May 26, 2023) ### [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/) - 4.5 out of 5 (454 reviews) — 7 reviewers switched here > "Camtasia is less expensive and easier to use." — Gregory S., Owner (April 17, 2024) ### [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) - 4.5 out of 5 (736 reviews) — 7 reviewers switched here > "Although there are many video editing software options available, Filmora stands out for its ease of use and affordability. The tool is more accessible to beginners than some of the more advanced video editing software options, and it also has an attractive pricing model, with different subscription options that cater to different needs and budgets." — Anthony C., University Intern (May 3, 2023) ### [CreateStudio](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/) - 4.8 out of 5 (580 reviews) — 6 reviewers switched here > "Needed more features than the ones provided by Apple." — Ronnie V., Owner (April 28, 2024) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Video Editing - [VideoPad](https://www.capterra.com/p/122390/VideoPad/) — 4.3 out of 5 (181 reviews) - [Wistia](https://www.capterra.com/p/82313/Wistia/) — 4.7 out of 5 (172 reviews) - [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) — 4.7 out of 5 (7,346 reviews) ### Video Making - [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) — 4.7 out of 5 (13,459 reviews) - [HumanPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/275427/HumanPal/) — 4.7 out of 5 (3,494 reviews) - [TalkingPhotos](https://www.capterra.com/p/10025052/TalkingPhotos/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,304 reviews) ---