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At a Glance
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(198)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Star Rating
(54)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Information
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 that enhances sound quality significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's text animation features score 8.2, which is notably higher than PowerDirector's 6.9. Users say that the advanced text effects and customization options in DaVinci Resolve allow for more creative freedom in video projects.
  • 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 preferred choice for detailed editing tasks.
  • Users on G2 note that DaVinci Resolve has a higher overall 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 documentation for DaVinci Resolve provide valuable resources for troubleshooting and learning.
  • 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 uncertainty. Users say that the regular updates and feature enhancements in DaVinci Resolve keep it competitive and relevant.
  • 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 file formats, making it easier to work with various media types without conversion issues.
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
163
8.9
45
Ease of Use
7.8
165
8.6
46
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
8.8
11
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
9.8
10
Quality of Support
8.2
126
7.9
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
8.4
45
Features by Category
8.7
361
8.4
38
Editing
8.9
41
7.7
5
7.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
40
6.9
6
8.3
33
Not enough data
9.1
35
8.0
5
9.2
42
8.6
6
8.8
40
8.9
6
Platform
9.0
40
9.7
5
9.1
40
8.7
5
8.5
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
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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.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
20.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Entertainment
8.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.2%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
44.8%
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Online Media
9.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
7.7%
Writing and Editing
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Other
65.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Akia R.
AR
Akia R.
Verified User in Computer Games

The interface is quite modern. It takes some getting used to, but once you know your way around, it becomes a breeze. There are a lot of features to play around with in Resolve, so you should have fun tinkering with various aspects of your video. I also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Josiah S.
JS
Josiah S.
Verified User in Media Production

There are several bugs but I'll mainly focus on this one in particular. My computer has no spec issues, and runs every single other video editing software in existence with perfect precision and speed. Davinci Resolve, on the other hand, crashes and closes...

PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Meredith S.
MS
Meredith S.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

I really enjoy all the extra effects you can download from their website and import into the program. While it's not as simple to figure out, the tools are much better than many other video editing softwares.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in E-Learning

The layers in the timeline are completely opposite to every other Image processing and video editing software in the world. The top layer in the timeline is actually optically the bottom layer when you watch the video. This massive flaw is enough to make...

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Discussions
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 comments
KF
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
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
No, it is not 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