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CyberLink PowerDirector vs Shotcut
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 20 rows
| Attribute | CyberLink PowerDirectorCyberLink | ShotcutMeltytech |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://shotcut.org/howtos/ |
| Tags | video editing, ai, consumer | open-source, video editing, cross-platform |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | proprietary | open-source |
| Pricing model | free, subscription, perpetual | free |
| Source repository | — | https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut |
| SPDX license IDs | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Starting price | 24.99 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | timeline video editing, AI-assisted editing tools, stock media asset library | timeline editing, FFmpeg format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic SDI/HDMI monitoring |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | — | community forum |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Consumer and prosumer editor for Windows and macOS with AI-assisted tools and a large stock asset library, available free with limitations or through subscription and perpetual tiers. | Free open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, suited to users who want a no-cost cross-platform tool without paid tiers. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB | — |
| Primary use cases | consumer video editing, content creation | video editing, 4K video editing |
| Skill level | intermediate | — |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 2026 | 26.8.1 |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 1996 | 2011 |
| Headquarters country | Taiwan | — |
| Vendor type | commercial | community |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Video Editing Software category for definitions.