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 iMovie | N/A | Apple offers iMovie as a video editing platform supporting video creators with high quality effects, support for 4k resolution, audio editing, and other features supporting the creation of videos and movies. | $0 | |
 VEGAS Pro | N/A | MAGIX Software headquartered in Berlin offers the VEGAS Pro line of video editing applications which combines the company's Sound Forge audio editing suite and a wide range of movie production features and effects. | $399 |
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| Considered Both Products | iMovie  Amanda Khan Client Coordinator / IT Recruiter Chose iMovie Both Pinnacle and iMovie have similar features and capabilities. Most of the pros of iMovie has been posted in my review already but I would say the most positive aspect of iMovie is the fact that it is pre-installed on Apple products so you don't have to buy it, compared to …  François Lavallée president Chose iMovie iMovie produce professional quality video without the advanced but complicated features of professional softwares. OF course it has its limits compare to professional applications but the key here is when to use which application I use Final Cut frequently for larger video …  Tim Corbett General Manager Chose iMovie Not as easy to use as iMovie, and a similar cost structure. iMovie is easier for Apple users / and MS users, to both get proficient at. Movie Maker isn't bad, it just isn't as slick as iMovie. We actually used MovieMaker for a couple of years before migrating most users over to …  Matías Arévalo Larenas Socio y Director Comercial Chose iMovie IMovie is way easier to use and the result regarding social media content is almost the same (obviously depending on what do you want to do or expect).  Jonathan Teixeira Co-Founder Chose iMovie We use Adobe Premiere Pro, ScreenFlow, and iMovie. All for different things. If we're doing heavy editing, some effects, and overlays, we use Premiere. If we're recording a bunch of stuff all at once and doing a screen record, we record with ScreenFlow and edit while we're …  Kelly Reumann Lead Graphic Designer/ Marketing Chose iMovie iMovie has its place in the world of video editing software. It's definitely not the fanciest on the market but it is simple and easy to use and gets the job done and done well! There are times where I'll gravitate toward iMovie because I just don't need the extra features that …  Josh Rizzo Marketing Director Chose iMovie Promo.com and Shutterstock  Rene Agredano Advocacy Journalist and Co-Founder Chose iMovie I have an iPhone and recently bought a Macbook, so it was a natural choice. YouTube's movie creator was basic and not nearly as functional as iMovie (although I just wish the two worked together when creating movies). My Mac-based coworker says he used to use After Effects but … Chose iMovie iMovie is less expensive and a great alternate for the lay user.  Nicole Glover Technology Coordinator, Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12 Chose iMovie I haven't been able to find a comparable solution for what I need for video editing.  Cedric Haynes Videographer Chose iMovie iMovie is just as good and a lot cheaper than the competition. For my simple projects, it works well. For more advanced tasks, I outsource the work to better video editors and they usually work with Final Cut or Adobe Premiere. There’s no need for me to upgrade to anything else …  Ali Rauch Director of Marketing Chose iMovie This can be a bit overly complex to a novice and iMovie tends to be more beginner. We are not classically trained video people so that helps us do a better job with iMovie.  Dan Talvi Audio / Visual Coordinator Chose iMovie While iMovie worked for our organization for a while, we eventually moved to other software to create our video media content. iMovie was a great fit for entering into the realm of video content creation, but lacked the functionality provided by Final Cut Pro X and Adobe …  Jason Stein Wellness Business Coach Chose iMovie ScreenFlow and iMovie serve different purposes; however, I find iMovie easier to use for beginners.  Chris McCarthy Chief Creative Officer Chose iMovie We like Snagit, and still use it too. But IMovie is much more extensive an application and really let us grow our video content market.  Catheline Shin Director of Marketing Communications Chose iMovie Adobe Premier is complicated for the non film student. Can you get it to work well for you? Of course, but not without considerable learning.  Dave Becker Content Manager Chose iMovie iMovie is kind of like Premiere Pro Lite. You can create videos, easily, and export them, but you don't get the fine tuning and control that you get with Premiere Pro. That being said, Premiere Pro is much more expensive, and takes a much longer time to learn. It made more …  Jackie Bassett CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Chose iMovie iMovie has all the capability most video producers need. Great videos are made in the editing because the right content is already there. Adobe has a great product but their editing software doesn't have to be that intense, as when it is, it takes away from the great creative …  Kenneth Hess Senior Systems Analyst Chose iMovie iMovie compares very well with Premiere's and Final Cut's basic video and audio editing and for simple transitions. For the heavier lifting, you'll need a better application. iMovie isn't meant to be a Hollywood-level application but it can hold its own for most things. It's … | VEGAS Pro  Bob Heazlit A/V Content Producer Chose VEGAS Pro Due to [what I believe to be] a decline in software stability and lack of customer support I will be using Adobe Creative Cloud moving forward. I urge others to look at other options and companies that invest in customer support.  Cedric Allen Founder/Principle(Videographer) Chose VEGAS Pro VEGAS Pro beats them all due to simplicity and overall usefulness. It is a true nonlinear editor and not just one with add-ons to protect the faults and weaknesses of the product. VEGAS Pro gets it done and takes your creativity to a higher level. The rest just copy each other …  chuck taylor Owner Chose VEGAS Pro I had Adobe Premiere but I don't like having to subscribe. VEGAS Pro is a one-time purchase which was a better economical and financial decision for me. My friends that are editors didn't like when Apple changed Final Cut so I did not elect to use it when I had the chance to. …  Joseph Benton E-Learning and Instructional Designer Chose VEGAS Pro First of all, VEGAS Pro is absolutely and by far easier to use with no doubts about it. I didn't need one class to start using VEGAS Pro while these other options require far more training and research. It's a Windows-based program first and so, unlike these other choices, uses …  Chuck Graudins Producer Chose VEGAS Pro We love Sound Forge and Acid. They are sister programs that integrate well into the Magixx/Vegas family. Seamless transitions among products. Premiere was difficult to master and not as stable as Vegas Pro.  Jonah Dempcy Web & Mobile Developer Chose VEGAS Pro
 Emily Keener Instructional Designer & Learning Technologist Chose VEGAS Pro VEGAS Pro is easier to use than any other video software I have experienced. The end result does not look any different than something made in another (likely more expensive) software. The encoding and export options make for high-quality outputs that are simple to share with … |
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| Small Businesses |  Descript Score 8.5 out of 10 | iMovie Score 10.0 out of 10 |
| Medium-sized Companies |  Vyond Score 8.7 out of 10 | iMovie Score 10.0 out of 10 |
| Enterprises | Vyond Score 8.7 out of 10 | Vyond Score 8.7 out of 10 |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | 10.0 (0 ratings) | 3.8 (0 ratings) |
| Likelihood to Renew | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (0 ratings) |
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| Support Rating | 8.1 (0 ratings) | 8.1 (0 ratings) |
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