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Comparison

CyberLink PowerDirector vs Lightworks

On the evidence we track, CyberLink PowerDirector leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★CyberLink PowerDirector64
Lightworks47
Score
vioscaleAI score
CyberLink PowerDirector64 / 100medium · 53%
Lightworks47 / 100medium · 54%
Pricing
Free tier
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✓
Model
CyberLink PowerDirectorfreemium
Lightworksfreemium
Price level
CyberLink PowerDirectormid
Lightworkslow
Starting price
CyberLink PowerDirector$59.99
Lightworks–
Transparent
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✗
Integrations
Count
CyberLink PowerDirector2
Lightworks4
Security
Gdpr
CyberLink PowerDirector–
Lightworks✓
Trust center
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
CyberLink PowerDirector3 items
Lightworks7 items

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 PowerDirectorWindows, macOS, Web
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 video editing application combining artificial intelligence tools, creative effects, and royalty-free stock media to streamline video production from editing through final export.

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 $59.99/yrHybridFree tier

Free tier available. Subscription from $59.99/year or $79.99/month. Perpetual purchase option also available.

  • EssentialFree
    • Core editing tools
    • Basic AI features
    • Search and add stock assets
  • Professional (Annual)$59.99/year (approx. $5/month)
    • Full AI features
    • 4K/8K editing and export
    • Unlimited stock media downloads (30/month free)
    • Monthly AI credits
    • Continuous updates
  • Professional (Monthly)$79.99/month
    • Full AI features
    • 4K/8K editing and export
    • Stock media access
    • Monthly AI credits
    • Continuous updates
  • PowerDirector 2026One-time purchase
    • Core and advanced editing tools
    • No regular feature updates
    • No new content packs
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
Web
CyberLink PowerDirector✓
Lightworks✗
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
3 total
  • Getty Images
  • Meta
  • Meta Sound Collection
Independently observed

Lightworks

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