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At a Glance
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Star Rating
(4,235)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Star Rating
(137)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows Movie Maker

Microsoft PowerPoint vs Windows Movie Maker

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Windows Movie Maker easier to use. However, Microsoft PowerPoint is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft PowerPoint overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Microsoft PowerPoint meets the needs of their business better than Windows Movie Maker.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft PowerPoint is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft PowerPoint over Windows Movie Maker.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft PowerPoint
No pricing available
Windows Movie Maker
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft PowerPoint
No trial information available
Windows Movie Maker
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
3,599
8.2
118
Ease of Use
9.1
3,612
9.2
118
Ease of Setup
9.2
344
9.1
23
Ease of Admin
9.1
287
8.9
19
Quality of Support
8.6
2,748
7.5
84
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
267
8.6
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
3,520
5.2
116
Features by Category
8.7
13,546
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
1524
Not enough data
9.1
1518
Not enough data
8.9
1479
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
1471
Not enough data
8.5
1477
Not enough data
8.6
1422
Not enough data
8.6
1333
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
942
Not enough data
8.6
1222
Not enough data
8.7
1158
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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8.3
149
Editing
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.3
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker share no categories
Unique Categories
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is categorized as Presentation
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker is categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Higher Education
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Education Management
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Computer Software
4.3%
Other
68.1%
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Education Management
9.6%
Real Estate
4.4%
Higher Education
4.4%
Writing and Editing
3.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
74.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
GG
Verified User in Graphic Design

there are some features that would be much appreciated in other design software, such as: - automatic paste in place (objects always paste in the same location as the source) - the ability to easily create and manipulate shapes (i.e., corner radius of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
GM
Verified User in Management Consulting

Formatting is a hassle - the auto align and sizing tools are less functional than in other presenting applications.

Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hubert W.
HW
Hubert W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Simplicity, ease-of-use and essentially zero-cost are the features I most enjoy. As most of the computers in the company run Windows, it makes sharing much easier than having to make different videos to suit different platforms, This saves me time as well...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Administration
GG
Verified User in Government Administration

Simplicity is a double edged sword. While Movie Maker makes it easy for the average user to operate it lacks in real production abilities. If you are looking at splitting audio and splicing with real ease, movie maker is not the right option.

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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Windows Movie Maker
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Discussions
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint Discussions
how to embed a video in powerpoint
3 comments
Larry T.
LT
Select the slide where you want to place the video. Use the toolbar to insert media, then choose video from your PC. This opens the file browser to locate...Read more
Is it possible to create explanatory videos using power point?
3 comments
SA
yes it is possible by using recording optionsRead more
how to show video in powerpoint
3 comments
Paschim Chhatnai W.
PW
<a href="https://youtu.be/G2mazmRaC5M"> Excellent post. </a> This article is really very interesting and effective. I think its must be helpful for us....Read more
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker Discussions
movie maker
2 comments
Jason W.
JW
It's free.Read more
How do I add photo and videos?
1 comment
Katie S.
KS
I'm sorry I just saw this! On the home tab, there's a place to click near the upper left that says "Add Videos & Photos". That's it. Then just select what...Read more
How good is Windows Movie Maker?
1 comment
Junior L.
JL
When you are self taught and not a professional in the film industry, it is very easy to learn and produces high quality videos. 1080.Read more