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At a Glance
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
Browse all 3 pricing plans
iMovie
iMovie
Star Rating
(545)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iMovie
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that iMovie excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite for beginners, while Wondershare Filmora, with a score of 9.2, is noted for its intuitive interface that appeals to both novices and experienced editors.
  • Reviewers mention that iMovie's audio mixing feature scores 7.2, which some users find limiting, whereas Wondershare Filmora shines with a score of 8.6, offering more advanced audio editing capabilities that enhance the overall video quality.
  • G2 users highlight that iMovie's clip editing capabilities score 8.9, providing a solid experience for basic edits, but Wondershare Filmora outperforms with a score of 9.1, featuring more robust tools for precise editing and customization.
  • Users on G2 report that iMovie's text animation feature scores 7.3, which lacks variety, while Wondershare Filmora impresses with a score of 8.6, offering a wider range of dynamic text animations that enhance storytelling.
  • Reviewers mention that iMovie's support quality scores 8.3, which some find adequate, but Wondershare Filmora's support, with a score of 8.5, is often praised for being more responsive and helpful in resolving user issues.
  • Users say that while iMovie has a strong performance in video creation, its transcription feature scores only 6.9, which can be a drawback for content creators; in contrast, Wondershare Filmora's transcription feature scores 8.1, making it a more reliable choice for those needing accurate text generation from video.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wondershare Filmora
Education
$19.99
1 license Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
iMovie
No pricing available
Free Trial
Wondershare Filmora
No trial information available
iMovie
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
257
8.4
492
Ease of Use
9.2
260
8.9
498
Ease of Setup
8.8
43
9.4
39
Ease of Admin
8.6
27
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.5
233
8.3
324
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
26
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
249
7.5
494
Features by Category
8.5
478
7.8
1,560
Editing
8.6
52
7.2
175
8.1
45
6.9
100
8.7
51
7.3
169
8.4
46
7.6
140
8.3
49
7.7
156
9.1
51
8.9
192
8.9
51
8.1
185
Platform
8.8
47
8.2
168
8.9
50
8.2
174
Feature Not Available
7.6
101
Generative AI
7.8
19
Feature Not Available
7.9
17
Feature Not Available
Video Content CreationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.3
114
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
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
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.1
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
iMovie
iMovie
Wondershare Filmora and iMovie are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is categorized as Video Content Creation
iMovie
iMovie has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.0%
iMovie
iMovie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.5%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
iMovie
iMovie
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
5.4%
Entertainment
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
5.0%
Other
71.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

iMovie
iMovie
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It is pretty straight forward, user-friendly, easy to learn. Would recommend to any beginner video editor.

Most Helpful Critical Review
AG
Augusto G.
Verified User in Online Media

What I like least is the lack of flexibility in the resources that can be carried out. On the other hand, I love the templates but after making several videos they start to repeat themselves, that is, there are few templates.

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Wondershare Filmora
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iMovie
iMovie Alternatives
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Discussions
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
iMovie
iMovie Discussions
How to put text in image
4 comments
Jennie R.
JR
Putting in text is easiest with Titles, but you are limited to the styles iMovie gives you and the fonts they provide. If the Titles option works for you,...Read more
Is iMovie a paid app?
3 comments
Amey M.
AM
No, it comes with iOS on a Mac So it's free.Read more
Is iMovie completely free?
3 comments
Vivek P.
VP
Yes its completely FREE for Mac users. Read more