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Comparison

Clipchamp vs CyberLink PowerDirector

On the evidence we track, Clipchamp leads this comparison with a composite score of 65/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Clipchamp65
CyberLink PowerDirector60
Score
Vioscale score
Clipchamp65 / 100low · 40%updating
CyberLink PowerDirector60 / 100low · 39%updating
Pricing
Free tier
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Model
Clipchampfreemium
CyberLink PowerDirectorfreemium
Price level
Clipchamplow
CyberLink PowerDirectorhigh
Starting price
Clipchamp–
CyberLink PowerDirector$93.99
Transparent
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Integrations
Count
Clipchamp4
CyberLink PowerDirector2
Security
Trust center
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for video editing software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Editing
Professional NLE (multi-track finishing)
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Colour grading
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Multicam editing
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Technical
4K/8K + HDR support
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW)
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirectorHEVC (H.265)
GPU acceleration
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirector-
AI
AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice)
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Capture
Screen recording built-in
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Platform
Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web)
ClipchampWeb, Windows, macOS
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Collaboration
Cloud collaboration / team review
Clipchamp-
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Pricing
Pricing model
ClipchampFreemium
CyberLink PowerDirectorFreemium
Free / open-source available
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Clipchamp

Leader

An online video editing platform accessible entirely through your web browser, enabling users to record, edit, and share videos without downloading software. Features include AI-generated captions in 80+ languages, realistic voice generation, automatic audio enhancement, and other intelligent editing tools.

Independently observed

CyberLink PowerDirector

A comprehensive video editing suite featuring professional-grade editing capabilities, integrated AI features for automated tasks like transcription and caption generation, and built-in access to millions of royalty-free stock media assets.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Clipchamp

Leader
freemiumFree tier

Free tier with 1080p HD export; premium 4K and branding tools via Microsoft 365

  • FreeFree
    • Screen, camera, and voice recording
    • Text and animated titles
    • Watermark-free 1080p Full HD exports
    • Free filters and effects
    • AI-generated captions in 80+ languages
    • +6 more
  • Premium (Microsoft 365)Included with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription
    • All Free tier features
    • 4K UHD video export
    • Premium filters and effects
    • Brand kit with custom logos, colors, and fonts
    • Secure cloud storage and sync via OneDrive
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

CyberLink PowerDirector

from $93.99/yrfreemiumFree tier

Free version includes core editing and basic AI features. Paid plans from $93.99/year (Director Suite) or $125.99/year (Director Suite Pro). Current Labor Day sale: 30% off through September 7.

  • Director Suite$93.99/year or $139.99/month
    • PowerDirector 365: video editing with color grading
    • PhotoDirector 365: AI-powered photo editing
    • AudioDirector 365: audio editing
    • Built-in iStock by Getty Images and Meta Sound
    • 200 AI credits per month
    • +3 more
  • Director Suite Pro$125.99/year or $179.99/month
    • Everything in Director Suite
    • Promeo: AI design and marketing studio
    • 300 AI credits per month
    • AI-powered product staging and backgrounds
    • AI video ad creation and editing
    • +2 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector–
macOS
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Windows
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Clipchamp✓
CyberLink PowerDirector–

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Clipchamp

Leader
4 total
  • OneDrive
  • Xbox
  • GIPHY
  • Storyblocks
Independently observed

CyberLink PowerDirector

2 total
  • Getty Images
  • Meta
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.