Adobe Premiere Pro vs. PowerDirector

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Premiere Pro
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Adobe offers their video editing platform Adobe Premiere Pro, supporting video and audio editing as well as VR presentations, available as part of the company's Creative Cloud suite or as a standalone application.
$20.99
per month
PowerDirector
Score 5.1 out of 10
N/A
CyberLink 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 Premiere ProPowerDirector
Editions & Modules
Premiere Pro Single App
$20.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps
$52.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - Students and Teachers
$52.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - Business
$79.99
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe Premiere ProPowerDirector
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Adobe Premiere ProPowerDirector
Considered Both Products
Adobe Premiere Pro

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PowerDirector
Chose PowerDirector
Although I do have Premiere Pro and PowerDirector AND use them BOTH. I find that I do go back to PowerDirector when I need to get something done in a hurry or for a smaller project. That's not to say that PowerDirector is insignificant or small, but more along the lines of …
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Adobe Premiere Pro and PowerDirector are both video editing tools that businesses can use to create professional video content.  Adobe Premiere Pro is part of Adobe’s creative cloud suite and is designed to provide high level editing features at an affordable rate.  PowerDirector, in addition to editing features provides a library of visual effects that can be easily added to videos.  Both Adobe Premiere Pro and PowerDirector are used by businesses of all sizes, and are particularly popular with smaller businesses.

Features

Adobe Premiere Pro and PowerDirector both provide essential video editing features, but they also have some standout features that set them apart from each other.

Adobe Premiere Pro provides an easy to use interface along with a library of resources beginners can use to learn the software.  Being one of the most common tools in the industry, businesses can also expect that most video editors will at least have some familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro.  Adobe Premiere Pro also includes features such as facial recognition and haze removal that simplify the editing process.  All in all, Adobe Premiere Pro is a strong choice for new and experienced editors alike.

PowerDirector includes a standalone audio editing tool that allows users to professionally tune their audio, easily add audio effects, and more.  Businesses looking to add effects to their videos will also appreciate PowerDirectors deep library of visual effects that are coupled with color correction tools to make it easy to add effects to any video.  PowerDirector is a strong choice for businesses looking to add effects to their video, or who need professional audio editing tools in addition to video editing.

Limitations

Though Adobe Premiere Pro and PowerDirector can both be used to create professional videos, they also have some limitations that are important to consider.

Adobe Premiere Pro provides a simple to use interface, and some audio editing options, but it doesn’t include a standalone audio editing tool.  Businesses looking for a granular level of control over their audio may prefer PowerDirector, and the audio editing tool it provides.  Additionally, While Adobe Premiere Pro does include a library of visual effects, they aren’t as varied or easy to implement as the library provided by PowerDirector.

PowerDirector provides a standalone audio editing tool and a library of visual effects, but new users will have a more difficult time learning it than other options.  As the interface has changed significantly with newer versions, even users that have used the software in the past will have to take time to refamiliarize themselves with the tool.  Businesses looking for an easy to use tool may prefer Adobe Premiere Pro.

Pricing

Adobe Premiere Pro can be purchased as a standalone tool for $33.99 per month per license.  It can also be purchased as part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite, which costs $79.99 per month per license and includes other tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

PowerDirector is available for $19.99 per month per license.

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User Ratings
Adobe Premiere ProPowerDirector
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(80 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
3.2
(16 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe Premiere ProPowerDirector
Likelihood to Recommend
Adobe
I have actually recommended Adobe Premiere Pro to many people looking to get into the editing field. It is perfect for any type of video creation. It would not be very useful for someone who isn't serious about video editing and wants to just use something to cut out the beginning or ends of clips. It's too advanced for that and [maybe] confusing for someone not educated in the field.
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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
  • Premiere is able to import video in almost any format and has a number of excellent export formats and styles.
  • Premiere has a great interface that once learned feels very intuitive.
  • Premiere aligns easily with the other suite of Adobe software allowing for easy integration of graphics and audio.
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CyberLink Corp.
  • Quick and easy video and audio editing.
  • Great transition options.
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Cons
Adobe
  • Export times: I do a massive amount of exports with intensive graphics. They often need to be done quickly. If export times could be reduced by 90%, my life would improve drastically.
  • Importing errors: Certain video formats are not compatible, such as specific types of MP4s and MKV files. Greater flexibility would be wonderful.
  • End the subscription model. I'd gladly pay one flat fee once and be done with it.
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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
Adobe Premiere Pro saves time and cost and it does a great job. When you see the output you know that you have made the right investment in the right application. Adobe does not require a lot of support to work good. There are thousands of videos in case you are looking for a particular thing to do during your work on your videos therefore it is well supported.
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CyberLink Corp.
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Usability
Adobe
Adobe Premiere Pro can be VERY overwhelming at first (especially if you are new to video editing).
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CyberLink Corp.
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Support Rating
Adobe
It is a professional team that provides customer service at any time. I think that the team does not rest until they find a solution to your problem. I think this makes this company great because when a company offers a good service, and they treat you well, the customer always returns satisfied.
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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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In-Person Training
Adobe
Utilizing one of the many books available on Adobe Premiere Pro, each video editor can learn at their own pace.
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CyberLink Corp.
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Alternatives Considered
Adobe
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful editing and color-grading application, and the base version is free. However, I've found that with the Lumetri Color panel in Premiere, I really have no need for Resolve as it meets all of my needs. Additionally, I've found Resolve to be lacking in support for the broad range of file types that Premiere handles gracefully.
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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
  • Speed of workflow has increased- specially when coupled with keyboard shortcuts
  • Jobs have had a faster turnover rate which makes clients happy.
  • I have two Adobe accounts, one for work and one for personal use. Both of these accounts are paying for themselves through the work I can provide with the use of Premiere.
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CyberLink Corp.
  • Fast turn around on editing.
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