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At a Glance
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
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Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Star Rating
(316)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.99 1 license Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Wondershare Filmora excels in its Clip Editing feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for precise adjustments and seamless transitions, while Windows Movie Maker, with a score of 8.7, offers basic editing capabilities that may not satisfy more advanced users.
  • Reviewers mention that the Quality of Support for Wondershare Filmora is rated at 8.5, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team compared to Windows Movie Maker's lower score of 7.5, which users feel could lead to longer wait times for assistance.
  • G2 users highlight the superior Text Animation capabilities of Wondershare Filmora, scoring 8.6, which provides a variety of dynamic text effects, whereas Windows Movie Maker, with a score of 8.3, offers limited options that may not meet the needs of users looking for more creative text presentations.
  • Users on G2 report that Wondershare Filmora's Audio Mixing feature, rated at 8.6, allows for more detailed sound editing, while Windows Movie Maker's score of 8.7 suggests it has a slightly better user experience in this area, but lacks advanced features that Filmora provides.
  • Reviewers say that Wondershare Filmora's Product Direction is rated at 8.4, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates, while Windows Movie Maker's score of 5.2 raises concerns about its future development and support.
  • Users report that Wondershare Filmora's Format Compatibility is rated at 8.9, allowing for a wider range of file types and export options, while Windows Movie Maker, with a score of 8.2, may limit users who need to work with diverse media formats.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows Movie Maker
No pricing available
Wondershare Filmora
Education
$19.99
1 license Per Month
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Free Trial
Windows Movie Maker
No trial information available
Wondershare Filmora
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
118
8.9
257
Ease of Use
9.2
118
9.2
260
Ease of Setup
9.1
23
8.8
43
Ease of Admin
8.9
19
8.6
27
Quality of Support
7.5
84
8.5
233
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
14
8.5
26
Product Direction (% positive)
5.2
116
8.4
249
Features by Category
8.3
149
8.5
478
Editing
8.7
15
8.6
52
7.8
15
8.1
45
8.3
15
8.7
51
8.4
15
8.4
46
8.6
15
8.3
49
8.7
15
9.1
51
8.7
15
8.9
51
Platform
8.2
15
8.8
47
8.2
15
8.9
50
7.3
14
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.8
19
Feature Not Available
7.9
17
Video Content CreationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
7.3
114
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
8
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
10
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.0
10
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Windows Movie Maker and Wondershare Filmora are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker has no unique categories
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is categorized as Video Content Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
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%
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.0%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Education Management
7.3%
Computer Software
7.3%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Other
59.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.

Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bahareh J.
BJ
Bahareh J.
Verified User in Entertainment

It makes everything really easy. everything is available for you. There are also lots of templates that gives you new ideas and make your work more creative. The process of editing is also easy. You start with basics and in each field you can add different...

Most Helpful Critical Review
James S.
JS
James S.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

Trying to do anything other than basic editing quickly becomes time-consuming and frustrating. Just some of the issues include the interface is too small to do animation or accurate keyframing; the file size is always way more significant than what it says...

Alternatives
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker Alternatives
Adobe Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro
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Camtasia
Camtasia
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iMovie
iMovie
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Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
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Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora Alternatives
Camtasia
Camtasia
Add Camtasia
invideo
invideo
Add invideo
Canva
Canva
Add Canva
Adobe Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro
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Discussions
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
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora Discussions
Which is better Filmora 9 or Filmora pro?
4 comments
KAUSHAL S.
KS
Filmora Pro is the better one as it has the extra features and toolsRead more
Can Any One Ration of Video Profiles??
2 comments
Ramakrishnudu K.
RK
It seems like the text provided is "NA," which doesn't provide enough context or content for translation. If "NA" is an abbreviation or part of a larger...Read more
Is it possible to add more transition effects?
2 comments
Excel r.
ER
Yes you can download more transition online in filmora online downloads. Read more