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At a Glance
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Star Rating
(1,600)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Composer
Media Composer
Star Rating
(68)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Media Composer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Premiere Pro excels in "Clip Editing" with a score of 9.6, making it a favorite for those who prioritize precise and efficient editing workflows. In contrast, Media Composer, while robust, does not match this level of user satisfaction in clip editing.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Overlays and Watermarks" feature scores an impressive 8.9, allowing for seamless integration of graphics and branding. Media Composer, however, received a lower score in this area, indicating that users find it less intuitive for adding overlays.
  • G2 users highlight the superior "Ease of Use" of Adobe Premiere Pro, scoring 8.0 compared to Media Composer's 6.7. This suggests that Premiere Pro is more accessible for beginners and those looking for a straightforward editing experience.
  • Users on G2 report that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Audio Mixing" capabilities are rated at 8.7, which is particularly beneficial for projects requiring detailed sound editing. Media Composer, while competent, does not receive the same level of acclaim in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Text Animation" feature, scoring 8.4, is user-friendly and versatile, making it easier to create dynamic titles. In contrast, Media Composer's text features are perceived as less flexible, leading to a lower user satisfaction score.
  • Users report that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Generative AI" features, such as AI Text Generation, score 7.7, indicating a growing integration of AI tools that enhance productivity. Media Composer's AI capabilities, particularly in Text-to-Speech, are rated lower at 6.4, suggesting that Premiere Pro is more forward-thinking in this aspect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Premiere Pro
No pricing available
Media Composer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Premiere Pro
No trial information available
Media Composer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,368
8.8
65
Ease of Use
8.0
1,375
6.7
66
Ease of Setup
8.4
208
7.4
15
Ease of Admin
8.4
158
7.4
15
Quality of Support
8.1
1,164
7.5
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
151
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,343
6.8
65
Features by Category
8.8
1,306
Not enough data
Editing
8.7
140
Not enough data
8.7
122
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
9.6
138
Not enough data
9.1
135
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Composer
Media Composer
Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Composer are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro has no unique categories
Media Composer
Media Composer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.6%
Media Composer
Media Composer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Production
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Entertainment
5.3%
Design
5.3%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Other
64.1%
Media Composer
Media Composer
Broadcast Media
25.4%
Entertainment
23.9%
Media Production
16.4%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Sports
4.5%
Other
19.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nate P.
NP
Nate P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

Like many in my field, after years of using FCP, I made the switch to Adobe Premiere Pro when Apple abandoned the familiar Final Cut 7 architecture for the new and shiny Final Cut X. I tried FCX for about a year with varying levels of frustration, but...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kira B.
KB
Kira B.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

Ugh. Where do I start!?! Like I said, if you're a professional that has used FCP or MC and know how you can pop into either of these and quickly figure it out, this is not one that falls in that category. Every action takes a laboriously long time and...

Media Composer
Media Composer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

AVID Media Composer is considered to be the standard for professional editing in film and television thanks to it's robust feature set. Media Composer features excellent organization options and easy to find places to store metadata for editors that 's very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
GE
Verified User in Entertainment

I dislike how cludgy it is. There are system errors it gets that, if you trace them back, have occurred on and off for the last fifteen years. It's not an NLE that has kept pace with technological innovation. For as acclaimed as Media Composer is by the...

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Discussions
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Discussions
How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?
4 comments
23
Color correct one individual clip, and then copy the effect from that clip (lumetri color or whatever color correction effect you are using). Then you can...Read more
Why not combine After Effect into same software?
4 comments
Shawn S.
SS
One main reason is that they technically use two different render engines. While the idea makes complete sense to have them under the same roof, it would be...Read more
How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?
4 comments
Alan G.
AG
It sounds like you're battling with inadequate hardware, and you won't improve render times significantly without upgrading. Rendering video uses a lot of...Read more
Media Composer
Media Composer Discussions
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