Apps, Software

PowerDirector vs Filmora (A detailed Comparision)

You will find a load of options, in terms of video editing software, for your computing devices. Video editing has been around for quite some time now, and many developers have made great advancements in their softwares.

Almost all of them will have more or less the same set of features and functionalities, but only a few of them are considered the best in the business.

This is because, while everyone has a list of features to share, most of the time, those features are only there for as a gimmick and nothing else.

Whereas on the professional software, those gimmicks actually work well and help users to create the best possible versions of the videos.

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About PowerDirector

PowerDirector produces some really great video editing software at a price that is quite inexpensive when compared to the other video editing softwares.

PowerDirector is known as PowerDirector365 for the computing device, and it has two different types of versions. You have PowerDirector Ultimate and PowerDirector Ultra.

Both of them have more or less the same list of features, but they both differ in terms of their use cases and are targeted at different groups of people.

About Filmora

Filmora, on the other hand, is known as Filmora on the computing devices and Filmora Go on mobile devices.

If you want to learn more about the differences between the two softwares, then I have written an entire article where I compare both softwares together.

Filmora is also a pretty good option for people who like to edit videos on their computing devices. It also shares some of the premium list of features that you get on the higher end softwares.

However, the list of features sometimes works more as a gimmick, so you need to be a little careful around that.

Price

PowerDirector	Filmora
For Computing devices – You can choose to either pay $48.99/year or a one-time payment of $99.99	For Computing Devices – $51.99/year or $79.99 for a one-time payment.
For Mobile devices – Free to download with in-app purchases ranging from $0.99- $249.99	For Mobile Devices – Free to download with in-app purchases ranging from $6/month, $34.99/year, or $63 for a one-time payment.

Features of PowerDirector

P-I-P Editing – Over at PowerDirector, you have the option of choosing to make and edit videos with different overlays of many videos. So, you can easily choose to make a 2 x 2 video or even a 10 x 10 video.

Colour Correction tools – PowerDirector has great sets of colour correction tools that a lot of people might love to use, especially those who are a fan of colour science and want to pursue their career in this department.

Motion Tracking – Motion tracking is also an option where the software will track a specific moving object in your video and add in texts and other objects that follow the movement of the object.

Features of Filmora

Different Transitions – Over at Filmora, you will find a lot of different options when it comes to transitions and filters. So, people who love different types of effects would surely love the abundant nature of the transitions.

Royalty-free soundtrack – At Filmora, you have the option of choosing different types of royalty-free soundtracks for the videos. You will find music in different genres and different moods as well.

Templates and Titles – The list of templates and the titles on Filmora are also some of the best there are. You have a good list of templates available, so you can easily choose any one of them if you feel like it.

Pros

Let’s discuss the pros of both the softwares.

PowerDirector	Filmora
✅Powerful software ✅Inexpensive prices ✅Lots of different features	✅Inexpensive plans ✅A number of different templates and filters ✅Available on multiple platforms

Cons

PowerDirector	Filmora
❌Lists of features can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. ❌Requires a powerful computing device to work with	❌Missing some important functions ❌Many customers report the app crashing while working ❌Not a professional-level video editing app ❌Watermark on videos exported from the free trial

Supported Devices

PowerDirector	Filmora
Available on mobile devices – Android and iOS	Available on mobile devices – Android and iOS
Available on computing devices – Windows, macOS and Linux	Available on computing devices – Windows, macOS and Linux

UI of PowerDirector

The overall UI of PowerDirector is a pretty good UI. It follows the basic set of 3 partitions when it comes to the layout of the entire software, and that shouldn’t be an issue for anyone as long as they are familiar with this type of layout.

The UI of PowerDirector is mostly clean and simple and almost all the features that the software has to offer are available at a pretty fair distance and it doesn’t feel too cluttered or used as well.

Overall, the UI of PowerDirector is pretty simple and straightforward, yet at the same time, offers a great list of features.

UI of Filmora

The UI of Filmora is also not too dramatic when it comes to a video editing software. The UI is fairly simple and clean, just like PowerDirector’s. It also follows the same 3 partition system that should be ideal for most people.

The entire software is pretty decent and many people will surely enjoy using it as well since nothing feels too cluttered and crowded on it.

The list of features that are available on Filmora is also pretty decent and they are all placed in an ideal location without making it difficult to find them through.

Customer Service of PowerDirector

PowerDirector has a dedicated customer service that you can call to anytime you have a query regarding your software usage. The site of its customer care support is fairly small and decent-looking.

You can also look for the option of asking your doubts on their Google Play Store, and they have a pretty good response team that is able to answer your doubts and queries pretty quickly.

Overall, the customer service of PowerDirector is pretty simple and effective.

Customer Service of Filmora

Filmora, just like PowerDirector is able to have a pretty safe and simple customer care services. It has a dedicated website that is easy to navigate and there are customer care numbers that you can call to as well.

Just like PowerDirector, Filmora also have a dedicated service in the comment section of the reviews which you post online on their Google Play Page.

So, that is also a place where you can try out to answer all your doubts and queries.

FAQs

Let’s discuss some of the frequently asked questions regarding this topic

Which is better, Filmora or PowerDirector?

Filmora and PowerDirector, while they are both video editing softwares that have their respective list of powerful features, are both targeted at different groups of people.

Filmora is targeted at groups of people who are not so serious about video editing and want to make a quick video that they can either upload on WhatsApp or some other social media site.

That is why you will see that the list of templates, effects, filters, etc., is more in number compared to some of the actual features, such as audio editing, colour correction, etc.

PowerDirector, on the other hand, is a video editing software that is designed more for a professional usage. So its UI is also built in such a manner that is accessible quite easily.

The overall list of features that you can expect from PowerDirector is just a little more premium, and they work that well too. There is a reason why PowerDirector is considered to be one of the best in the business.

So, you need to decide into which category you fall in.

Is PowerDirector good for editing?

PowerDirector is a really good software for video editing. It can very easily compete with some of the more professional video editing softwares, such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.

The overall list of features that this software has are pretty good as well, and it offers a free trial pack that you can use for up to 30 days. This free trial has all the list of features that one might expect from a premium video editing software.

Then comes its price as well; the overall pricing, if you see, is slightly on the lower end when compared to softwares like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

This is also quite useful to a lot of people who want to access those professional lists of features but don’t want to pay extra money for it.

If you want to know more about my thoughts on PowerDirector, then you can check out this article where I review the app in-depth.

What is better than Filmora?

Filmora is a pretty good video editing software too. You have a good list of features that are available on this software, and for most people that should be quite sufficient as well.

Really, if you are looking to create a video that has certain filters and effects on them, and you don’t want to manually adjust a lot of things on the videos that you are editing, then Filmora is a good option as well.

That being said, you can find some better softwares than Filmora, if you are interested in making videos a little more professionally. Softwares like PowerDirector are a good example that people can try out.

Is Filmora good for professional work?

As I mentioned above, Filmora is a really good video editing software if you are just using it for simple work such as uploading the video files on different social media sites such as Instagram, YouTube, or even WhatsApp, for that matter.

It has tons of features and templates that are available, and you also get a fair share of professional features like motion tracking, etc.

However, I wouldn’t recommend the software to be used for professional purposes. The software isn’t intended for that, and even Filmora knows that too.

This is why they have designed it in such a manner that is more appealing to people who are not so serious about it, and just want to use it for simple purposes.

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Conclusion

Well, there you have it. An article where I compare PowerDirector and Filmora. Both the softwares are pretty effective, and they are both targeted at different groups of people.

If you are someone who is just looking for making and creating simple videos, then Filmora is one of the best options you can try out.

But, if you are looking to edit some professional videos, then you can try out PowerDirector. This is because, the overall software has more list of professional features, and you have to adjust a lot of things manually.

As always, these have been my thoughts regarding this topic. What about you? Do you agree with what I have to say? Or do you think that Filmora is a good option for professional usage as well?

Whatever your thoughts are, do let us know about them, in the comments section down below!

Sanjit Mansingh

Sanjit Mansingh is a Journalism and Mass Communication graduate. While studying in this field he quickly realized what he wants to do in his life: Filmmaking. His interest in writing scripts is what made him give a try in the world of content writing. Sanjit's an avid Movie Geek and is an award winning Director as well.