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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Illustrator

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.

    $20.99

    per month

    PowerDirector

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACyberLink in Taiwan offers PowerDirector as a consumer-grade video editing platform with a wide array of features and capability of publishing to social media sites.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe IllustratorPowerDirector
    Editions & Modules
    Yearly - Billed Monthly
    $20.99
    per month
    Monthly
    $31.49
    per month
    Yearly - Billed Upfront
    $239.88
    per year
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe IllustratorPowerDirector
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe IllustratorPowerDirector
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
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    CyberLink Corp.
    Chose PowerDirector
    I think I may have tried one or two others over the years (even if just mobile apps), but PD is probably the best I've tried. (I don't remember the names of others). I did try iMovie a very long time ago, though.
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    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    59 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    67 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    58 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Adobe IllustratorPowerDirector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (110 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (25 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe IllustratorPowerDirector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    It is the only tool that I use to create logos. It gives me the flexibility to create sharp text and marks and they can then be resized at will, color changes in a second and perfect way to export. I know that some people use Illustrator for document layout, it is not ideal. While I can easily create documents here, it really is InDesign that is the perfect tool.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    Definitely suited for a business that has a presence on the internet. It is a relatively easy program to use and will make your video quality look professional. It doesn't matter what business you are into, if video is something that will take your company to another level than this is a good program to get the job done.
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Vector graphics for scaling to large sizes
    • Filling an object with a texture
    • Easily adjusting and expanding an artboard to fit the size of the content (especially for infographics)
    • Compatibility with other Adobe CC programs, but also exporting for PPT graphics
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    CyberLink Corp.
    • Quick and easy video and audio editing.
    • Great transition options.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • It's tough to master. If you haven't used Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator before, there is a lot to take in.
    • It would be great to have some better options to preview the final product if you're creating a multiple page document.
    • Better integration and pricing points with Adobe Stock for the useful stock images to complete your projects.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    • The advertisements to upgrade need to go. I understand you guys gotta make money but I already paid for the product I have and I don't need a popup every time I open the program telling me there is an upgrade available for $xx.99.
    • Better documentation on how to use certain plugins.
    • DirectorZone is pointless.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    While Adobe Illustrator CC is one of the only true design software out there, it really stands heads above the other products. It's clean UI and menu structure is easy to navigate.
    Incentivized
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    CyberLink Corp.
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    Usability
    Adobe
    There's a bit of a learning curve to this software vs other similar tools that can take some time to learn and get familiar with but the amount of functionality that Adobe Illustrator CC offers is quite large compared to simpler tools.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Adobe
    I normally already know how to do whatever I'm trying out, but the documentation (as well as a simple Google search) makes any question quick to resolve. The Adobe boards themselves are a fantastic resource, especially for resolving questions between new programs and iterative releases.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    Again, I haven't tried a whole lot of different video editing software over the years, but of the ones I tried, PowerDirector seemed to be the right fit for me and the team I worked with. It helped solve the need for tutorial videos and it allowed us to create a bunch of videos in a very small time frame. I recommend it especially for people without a lot of video editing experience
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    It was very easy to purchase and download.
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    CyberLink Corp.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    I chose Rhinoceros 3D because it is accurate to make drawings in it and it is better to make drawings in Rhinoceros 3D and then put them in Adobe Illustrator. But while printing or scaling it is much easier to put it in Adobe Illustrator. This makes the whole printing aspect of it much easier.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    I choose PD because it is user-friendly and easy to learn.
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Helps us quickly and easily create and manage numerous logos
    • Cloud libraries allow us to access commonly used colors, fonts, logos and other design elements quickly
    • We are able to provide high-quality, scalable college logos for print and digital which give us a more professional, credible look.
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    CyberLink Corp.
    • Fast turn around on editing.
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