Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Filmora
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Filmora from Wondershare is the company's video editing software available for a monthly or annual subscription, with support for 4k editing and a wide (and growing) range of available effects.
$7.99
per month
PowerDirector
Score 8.9 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
Screencastify
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Screencastify is a suite of video-creation tools for the classroom, from the company of the same name Chicago. It is used in K-12 classrooms around the world, for teachers and students, to create instructional videos, record presentations, and give better feedback, and to support remote learning.
$15
per month per user
Pricing
FilmoraPowerDirectorScreencastify
Editions & Modules
Educational
$7.99
per month
Subscription Plan
$39.99
per year
Perpetual Plan
$69.99
one-time fee
Bundle Subscription Plan
$99.87
per year
Business Annual Plan
Starting at $155.88
per year
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Starter
$15
per month per user
Pro
$20
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FilmoraPowerDirectorScreencastify
Free Trial
YesNoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
FilmoraPowerDirectorScreencastify
Considered Multiple Products
Filmora
Chose Filmora
Wondershare The best video editing program is Filmora. If you're new to video editing and want to make new videos for your Youtube channel or for promotional purposes, this should be your first choice. In comparison to other expensive video editors, the pricing is also very …
PowerDirector
Chose PowerDirector
I choose PD because it is user-friendly and easy to learn.
Screencastify

No answer on this topic

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User Ratings
FilmoraPowerDirectorScreencastify
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(19 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(5 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
FilmoraPowerDirectorScreencastify
Likelihood to Recommend
Wondershare Technology
Filmora is best for anyone who wants a medium-advanced video editing software but is not wanting to spend the time and money required to learn advanced editing software like Adobe Premier Pro. You can start making great looking videos in just a few hours with Filmora. Filmora is also a great option for professional video editors who want a lighter, faster and more fun program for editing smaller projects like videos for social media and video ads[.]
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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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Screencastify
Screencastify is great for beginning video creators or teachers who need a tool to quickly record a screen. For those with a budget, the paid features offers basic editing and the ability to embed questions, which can make for a more polished and meaningful video. Screencastify is not for users who want to create a more polished video with an introduction or other media that needs to be included, such as background music or other images. My go to - if it's quick and easy, use Screencastify. If I want to make in-depth edits, use another solution.
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Pros
Wondershare Technology
  • Edits videos very well.
  • Records the screen of your computer perfectly. This is great if you are an architect because you can show on a video how you make your renderings and plans with Autocad, chief architect premier, Adobe photoshop or even revit.
  • You can cut videos perfectly and add music to them easily.
  • You can use several predesigned themes to create any video you desire.
  • You can add as much text as you want to your videos
  • There are several filters you can use to improve the images on the recordings.
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CyberLink Corp.
  • Quick and easy video and audio editing.
  • Great transition options.
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Screencastify
  • Easy screencasting
  • Stores videos to the cloud/drive
  • Basic editing, such as trimming
  • Chrome extension is easy to install and use
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Cons
Wondershare Technology
  • Filmora needs to improve the motion tracking feature.
  • Filmora needs to improve the green screen feature to make smoother removing of background.
  • Filmora needs to improve the editing feature that can allow user to manipulate more the texts, shapes and other elements.
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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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Screencastify
  • The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
  • 5-minute cap on free videos can be short
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Usability
Wondershare Technology
Filmora is an all rounder video editing software. Besides editing videos, you can generate videos, images, and music! So, even if you are not shooting any videos on your own, you can create highly engaging explainer videos, demo videos, or any kind of information videos. Filmora is powerfully useful to content creators, video editors, podcasters, or even for enthusiasts!
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CyberLink Corp.
No answers on this topic
Screencastify
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Wondershare Technology
I'm giving this a ten because I haven't needed the support in any way, however, I've gotten correspondence from them letting me know that they are available if needed. I've seen reviews saying the support is lacking but those were years ago. I'm assuming they've figured everything out by now.
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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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Screencastify
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Alternatives Considered
Wondershare Technology
Filmora is easy enough to use after you get started. There are other programs with more functions but that depends on what you need it for. Just for cutting and small editing Filmora is really great and useful. Movavi has more functions, or at least it felt like it but therefore is more complicated to use.
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CyberLink Corp.
I choose PD because it is user-friendly and easy to learn.
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Screencastify
Loom and Screencastify are the most direct comparison. They both are Chrome extensions that have a low learning curve for beginner users. Loom offers a pro license free to educators, which allows for unlimited numbers of recordings and a 45-minute cap on recording length, perfect for lessons. Screencastify's pro features are paid for but are also more in-depth. Their editing is more robust, allowing users to trim in the middle, not just the edges. Users also get unlimited recordings and no cap on video length, and some storage depending on the tier purchased. Screencastify also offers volume discounts, which can help reduce the cost significantly. Educators can also create assignments in Screencastify, which is unique to this product. Camtasia is a full-fledged editor and screen recorder, so a full comparison isn't fair, since the products have two different intended uses. Camtasia offers robust features to make a polished final video
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Return on Investment
Wondershare Technology
  • We save a lot of time a month on video enhancing and editing so the ROI was quick and awesome.
  • With Filmora, we're capable of preparing new workers rapidly to use the software program.
  • Filmora has made video enhancing extra enjoyable and inventive for our advertising staff
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CyberLink Corp.
  • Fast turn around on editing.
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Screencastify
  • 150 users
  • Many hours of screen recording made
  • Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
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