Compare Lumen5 and Wave Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$16.00
Lumen5
Star Rating
(68)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansWave.video
Star Rating
(81)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$16.00
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wave.video excels in its live streaming capabilities, receiving a score of 9.6, while Lumen5's live streaming features are less emphasized, indicating a potential gap for users focused on real-time content delivery.
- Reviewers mention that Wave.video offers superior audio mixing tools with a score of 7.2, which is particularly beneficial for users looking to enhance their video sound quality, whereas Lumen5 does not highlight this feature as prominently.
- G2 users highlight Wave.video's robust collaboration features, scoring 9.0, making it easier for teams to work together on video projects, while Lumen5's collaboration tools are rated lower, suggesting a less seamless experience for team-based workflows.
- Users on G2 appreciate Wave.video's text animation capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for more dynamic video presentations, while Lumen5's offerings in this area are not as strong, potentially limiting creative options for users.
- Reviewers mention that Wave.video's content management system, with a score of 7.7, is more intuitive compared to Lumen5, which may lead to a smoother user experience when organizing and managing video assets.
- Users say that Wave.video's SEO features are more comprehensive, helping users optimize their videos for search engines, while Lumen5's SEO tools are less robust, which could impact visibility for users focused on online reach.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lumen5
Community
Free
For casual video enthusiasts
- Unlimited videos
- Contains Lumen5 watermark
- 720p video resolution
Wave.video
Streamer
$16.00
For those who just started streaming or plan to take your streaming to a new level while keeping simplicity
- Multi streaming to FB, Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitch, RMTP, Amazon Live and more
- 5 channels, 10 guests, up to 4 hours/stream, 1080
- 2 Cameras and 3 Screen/Video Shares per guest
Free Trial
Lumen5
No trial information availableWave.video
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
55
9.1
52
Ease of Use
8.9
55
9.0
52
Ease of Setup
8.9
12
9.8
11
Ease of Admin
8.2
11
9.4
11
Quality of Support
8.6
48
8.8
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
9
9.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
52
9.2
43
Features by Category
Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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Software Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Hosting
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
8
Management
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Platform
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Security
Not enough data
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Editing
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.2
15
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.1
7
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
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Social Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
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Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lumen5 and Wave.video are categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lumen5
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wave.video
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Services
12.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Internet
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
53.2%
Marketing and Advertising
26.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.0%
E-Learning
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Entertainment
4.0%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lumen5
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pranay M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
1. Lumen5 makes video creation process simple and easy with just one click. One can turn their blogs/articles into a full length video with no effort. 2. Lumen5 design has user-friendly interface and anyone create a professional video without any prior...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
There are no voice over options or image and sound editing features. The free version is pretty limited.
Wave.video
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bobby W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love making quick social media videos with Wave. It is so easy to add text to move the message forward.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dominic F.
Verified User in Entertainment
I just spent 15 minutes editing a video which I was told was for free. When I went to download it I was asked to pay over $400. Please don't waste my time.
Pranay M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
1. Lumen5 makes video creation process simple and easy with just one click. One can turn their blogs/articles into a full length video with no effort. 2. Lumen5 design has user-friendly interface and anyone create a professional video without any prior...
Bobby W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love making quick social media videos with Wave. It is so easy to add text to move the message forward.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
There are no voice over options or image and sound editing features. The free version is pretty limited.
Dominic F.
Verified User in Entertainment
I just spent 15 minutes editing a video which I was told was for free. When I went to download it I was asked to pay over $400. Please don't waste my time.
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