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Comparison

CyberLink PowerDirector vs Lightworks

On the evidence we track, CyberLink PowerDirector leads this comparison with a composite score of 60/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★CyberLink PowerDirector60
Lightworks46
Score
Vioscale score
CyberLink PowerDirector60 / 100low · 39%
Lightworks46 / 100low · 40%
Pricing
Free tier
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✓
Model
CyberLink PowerDirectorfreemium
Lightworksfreemium
Price level
CyberLink PowerDirectorhigh
Lightworkslow
Starting price
CyberLink PowerDirector$93.99
Lightworks–
Transparent
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✗
Integrations
Count
CyberLink PowerDirector2
Lightworks4
Security
Gdpr
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓
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)
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✓
Colour grading
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✓
Multicam editing
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks-
Technical
4K/8K + HDR support
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Lightworks✓
Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW)
CyberLink PowerDirectorHEVC (H.265)
LightworksProRes, AVID DNxHD, AVID DNxHR, H.264, AVC-Intra, Cineform
GPU acceleration
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Lightworks-
AI
AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice)
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks-
Capture
Screen recording built-in
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Lightworks-
Platform
Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web)
CyberLink PowerDirector-
LightworksWindows, macOS, Linux
Collaboration
Cloud collaboration / team review
CyberLink PowerDirector-
Lightworks✓
Pricing
Pricing model
CyberLink PowerDirectorFreemium
LightworksFreemium
Free / open-source available
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✓

What each one is

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

CyberLink PowerDirector

Leader

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

Lightworks

Desktop-based video editing platform supporting timeline editing, color grading, visual effects, and cloud collaboration. Offers perpetual ownership or subscription options across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

CyberLink PowerDirector

Leader
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 ↗

Lightworks

freemiumFree tier

Free tier; subscription and perpetual (pay-once) options available

  • FreeFree
    • Timeline Editing
    • 720p HD Export
    • Automatic Saving
    • Advanced Transitions
    • Simple VFX
  • Create-
    • 4K Video Export
    • Social Media Templates
    • NewBlue Titler Pro
    • Dynamic Motion Graphics
    • Powerful Colour Controls
    • +4 more
  • Pro-
    • 10-Bit Support
    • Audio and Video Plugin Support
    • Increased File Formats
    • Advanced Video Effects
    • Custom Format Creation
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
macOS
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓
Windows
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓
Linux
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓

Integrations

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

CyberLink PowerDirector

Leader
2 total
  • Getty Images
  • Meta
Independently observed

Lightworks

4 total
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • NewBlue Titler Pro
  • NewBlue TotalFX
Independently observed

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