CapCut
PowerDirector
CapCut
PowerDirector
CapCut
PowerDirector
No signals
CapCut
PowerDirector
CapCut
PowerDirector
No signals
CapCut
PowerDirector
CapCut
No signals
PowerDirector
CapCut
No signals
PowerDirector
CapCut
No signals
PowerDirector
Users: 1 user
Storage: No cloud storage (removed August 2024)
Limits: Slow motion, many animations/filters and some 1080p export options now require a paid plan; in-app ads
Users: 1 user
Storage: Smaller cloud storage than Pro
Limits: No AI credit allowance published; US App Store price
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB cloud
Limits: AI video generation is limited by credits; prices vary by region and store
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB cloud
Limits: Paid upfront; refunds through Apple/Google or support only
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB cloud
Limits: Aimed at heavy AI video generation; price shown on the web pricing page (EUR region)
Users: 2+ seats
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: Minimum 2 seats
Users: 1 user
Limits: Watermark, locked premium features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50 GB CyberLink Cloud
Limits: Premium stock downloads capped per month; internet needed for activation
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100 GB CyberLink Cloud
Users: 1 user
Storage: 25 GB cloud for 1 year
Limits: No monthly updates, no subscription-only AI tools, smaller template library
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage
Limits: No 4K export, auto captions or enhancer
Users: 1 account
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Google Play subscriptions can't be transferred to a CyberLink account
| Feature | CapCut | PowerDirector |
|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||
| AI Auto-Captions Basic on free; full access on Pro | ||
| AI Background Removal Pro only | ||
| AI Video Generation Credit-based (Seedance models); Pro and Ultra | ||
| Editing | ||
| Multi-track timeline | ||
| Keyframes and masks | ||
| Multicam editing MultiCam Designer, desktop | ||
| Chroma key (green screen) Multi-sample on desktop | ||
| Multi-track Timeline Limited tracks on free | ||
| Keyframe Animation | ||
| Chroma Key (Green Screen) | ||
| Long-form Video Support 15-minute limit | ||
| Magic Movie Wizard / Theme Designer Removed in 2026 | ||
| Export | ||
| 4K Export Pro only (with HDR); some 1080p options moved to paid plans in 2026 | ||
| Watermark-free Export Pro only for all assets | ||
| 4K export Paid on mobile | ||
| H.265 / HDR export Hardware encode depends on GPU | ||
| Performance | ||
| Shadow (proxy) files Preferences > Performance | ||
| AI | ||
| Auto captions Paid on mobile | ||
| AI video and image generation Uses AI credits; subscription only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| TikTok Direct Publishing | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud Sync 1 TB on Pro; no free cloud storage since Aug 2024 | ||
| Capture | ||
| Screen recorder Windows; Mac edition differs | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline Editing Mobile only | ||
| Effects | ||
| Boris FX plugins Removed after July 2025 | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Team Collaboration Team plan only | ||
| Real-time team collaboration | ||
| Platform | ||
| Desktop App Less robust than mobile | ||
| Web Editor | ||
| Mobile App Best-in-class | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Perpetual license Desktop only | ||
