G2 Vendor Directory

Lightworks vs. PowerDirector

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricLightworks

by EditShare

PowerDirector

by CyberLink

Overall rating3.64.4
Review count3157
Ease of use6.98.8
Ease of setup7.19.0
Quality of support7.68.2
Meets requirements7.69.1
NPS3.44827660
Small Business74.2%75.0%
Mid-Market16.1%23.2%
Enterprise9.7%1.8%
Total page views95374
Total LLM citations4116,670

Lightworks

Lightworks is a professional-grade non-linear video editing system designed for editing and mastering digital video across various formats, including 2K and 4K resolutions, as well as television standards like PAL, NTSC, and high-definition. With a legacy dating back to 1989, Lightworks has been instrumental in the evolution of digital video editing, offering tools that cater to both novice editors and seasoned professionals.

Pros

  • Presentation Skills
  • Screen Recording
  • User-Friendly
  • Speedy Creation
  • Work Simplification

PowerDirector

VIDEO EDITING FOR ALL CREATORS, POWERED BY AI. Includes 8,000,000+ stock videos, images & background music, sound effects, stunning designed templates, magical video effects, titles, transitions, and video editing tools powered by AI. Winner of PC Magazine’s Editors’ Choice 10+ years in a row. CyberLink PowerDirector bridges the gap between professional and consumer video editing.

Pros

  • Video Editing
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Creation
  • Speedy Creation
  • Video Creation
  • Time-Saving