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At a Glance
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
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VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Star Rating
(104)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VEGAS Pro
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that VEGAS Pro excels in audio mixing capabilities, with a score of 7.7, allowing for more nuanced sound editing compared to PowerDirector, which lacks a dedicated audio mixing feature.
  • Reviewers mention that VEGAS Pro's clip editing functionality is robust, scoring 8.6, making it easier to manipulate video segments, while PowerDirector's clip editing features are considered less intuitive by some users.
  • G2 users highlight that VEGAS Pro offers superior titles and captions editing, achieving a score of 8.9, which is particularly beneficial for users looking to create professional-looking videos, whereas PowerDirector's titles and captions received a lower score, indicating room for improvement.
  • Users on G2 report that VEGAS Pro has a higher ease of setup rating at 9.2, suggesting that new users can get started quickly, while PowerDirector's ease of setup is rated lower at 8.8, which may pose a slight challenge for beginners.
  • Reviewers say that PowerDirector shines in its overall product direction, with a positive rating of 8.4, indicating a strong commitment to future updates and features, while VEGAS Pro's product direction is rated lower at 6.5, suggesting some users feel less confident in its future development.
  • Users mention that VEGAS Pro's format compatibility is rated at 8.7, allowing for a wider range of file types, which is crucial for users working with various media formats, while PowerDirector's compatibility is not as extensive, potentially limiting user flexibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PowerDirector
No pricing available
VEGAS Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
PowerDirector
No trial information available
VEGAS Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
45
8.7
92
Ease of Use
8.6
46
8.6
93
Ease of Setup
8.8
11
9.2
12
Ease of Admin
9.8
10
8.0
10
Quality of Support
7.9
33
7.4
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
10
7.8
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
45
6.5
93
Features by Category
8.4
38
Not enough data
Editing
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Platform
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
PowerDirector and VEGAS Pro are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
PowerDirector
PowerDirector has no unique categories
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PowerDirector
PowerDirector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.9%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Entertainment
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Internet
8.7%
Computer Software
8.7%
Media Production
7.8%
Other
54.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Siddartha L.
SL
Siddartha L.
Verified User in Higher Education

The best feature is it is fast in processing speed and supports editing upto 2k, 4k and also sterioscopic 3D. Sampling videos or audios and merging with good effects is the best part where there are many pre installed video effects in sony vegas pro....

Most Helpful Critical Review
MM
michael m.
Verified User in Fine Art

I dislike this products end product. There are better products like premiere that are more efficient and give a more professional product.

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Discussions
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
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro Discussions
Why does this software crash frequently?
2 comments
BRUUH G.
BG
Maybe you've downloaded a plug-in from an unreliable sourceRead more
Why you guys don t work on making sony vegas lighter ??
1 comment
Joseph B.
JB
I would recommend you contact the new owners of the Vegas editing package and their name is Magix and you can find them at Magix.com. Based on what I have...Read more
What can Vegas Pro do?
1 comment
Verified User
G2
The text is in English and does not require translation.Read more