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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Premiere Pro

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AAdobe offers their video editing platform Adobe Premiere Pro, supporting video and audio editing as well as VR presentations, available as part of the company's Creative Cloud suite or as a standalone application.

    $22.99

    per month

    Filmora

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AFilmora from Wondershare is the company's video editing software available for a monthly or annual subscription, with support for 4k editing and a wide (and growing) range of available effects.

    $7.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Editions & Modules
    Premiere Pro Single App
    $22.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps
    $59.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - Students and Teachers
    $59.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - Business
    $89.99
    per month per seat
    Educational
    $7.99
    per month
    Subscription Plan
    $39.99
    per year
    Perpetual Plan
    $69.99
    one-time fee
    Bundle Subscription Plan
    $99.87
    per year
    Business Annual Plan
    Starting at $155.88
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts available for student and teacher plan.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Premiere Pro
    Filmora is an excellent program. It has much smaller monthly fees than Adobe Premiere, but we still believe that the Adobe program offers better results in the design area. We also like to get carried away by the tranquility offered by using a program that is backed by a good …
    Incentivized
    Wondershare Technology
    Chose Filmora
    Firstly, Adobe Premiere Pro's price is too high as comapared to Filmora's price. Secondly, Adobe Premiere Pro is not easy to get started. You need to invest a lot of time to learn it. It also reauires more powerful computer whereas Filmora's requirements are not that high. The …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    I like both Filmora and Adobe Premiere Pro but it is worth noting that Filmora has some advantages over Adobe Premier pro. It makes as professional looking videos as Adobe premier pro but faster and it is much easier to use and straightforward. Filmora has many video effects, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    Adobe Premiere Pro is the gold standard for video editing but it was overkill for our needs, which entails educational and advertising videos on Youtube and other social media platforms. The cost and learning curve to train staff made it unusable so we switched to Filmora …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    Filmora is a good video editor with many of the capabilities of Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. However, it was the more user-friendly of the three to people who have no experience in video editing. I cannot speak to what a professional video editor would say, but as …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    You can purchase Filmora for only one-time payment, unlike those software that have monthly plans to pay for you to be able to use their softwares. So, if you're looking for affordable, reliable but good editing software. Filmora is the best!
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    There is no comparison, except the price; you get what you pay for. Buy cheap crap and you get cheap crap. I think Filmora relies on the price of their product to seduce customers and then only offers a meager amount of product, which is actually very substandard.
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    I truly do not utilize Adobe Premiere Professional and DaVinci Resolve. However, the time when I'm beginning to study to video edit for a faculty challenge. I used the trial of Adobe and DaVinci however I actually don't get the way to use them even after watching loads of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    DaVinci, despite having a paid version, has a totally free version that allows us to make a good number of edits to our video. Of course, we will have to know the environment to control all the parameters it includes and have a powerful computer. Among some of its advantages: …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filmora
    I had very limited time to spend with a Premiere Pro trial and didn't manage to accomplish much in that time. It is a very capable and professional program but leaves an amateur editor pretty bewildered. It was easy enough to add media and trim out unnecessary footage, but …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    45 Answers
    81%
    Would buy again
    13 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    43 Answers
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    45 Answers
    81%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    38 Answers
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    41 Answers
    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    TrustRadius Insights
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Highlights

    TrustRadius
    Research Team Insight
    Published

    Users of both Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmora have highlighted the versatility of these video editing software products in accomplishing professional and creative projects. Customers have been using Adobe Premiere Pro for more complex and sophisticated tasks due to its broad range of advanced features. They have often recommended it for filmmakers and professional video editors who require an extensive set of tools and control over the smallest details. On the other hand, Filmora users often appreciate its user-friendly interface and simplicity. They’ve commonly used it for creating personal vlogs, social media posts, and small-scale marketing videos.

    Adobe Premiere Pro users have acknowledged its steep learning curve, often requiring hours of training and practice to master due to its in-depth and complex features. Conversely, Filmora customers frequently mention its ease of use and quick learning process, which makes it an accessible choice for beginners or those looking for a more straightforward editing platform.

    Another notable difference lies in the suitability of each software for collaborative work. Adobe Premiere Pro users have pointed out the software’s cloud-based collaboration feature as a significant advantage. They’ve often utilized this feature for team-based projects, where multiple individuals need to work on a project simultaneously. In contrast, Filmora users haven’t expressed much use of the software in a collaborative environment, as it primarily caters to individual content creators and small-scale projects. On the whole, the choice between the two depends greatly on the user’s proficiency level and their specific project requirements.

    User Ratings
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (82 ratings)
    8.0
    (18 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.2
    (16 ratings)
    9.3
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Premiere ProFilmora
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    I have actually recommended Adobe Premiere Pro to many people looking to get into the editing field. It is perfect for any type of video creation. It would not be very useful for someone who isn't serious about video editing and wants to just use something to cut out the beginning or ends of clips. It's too advanced for that and [maybe] confusing for someone not educated in the field.
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    Wondershare Technology
    Filmora is best for anyone who wants a medium-advanced video editing software but is not wanting to spend the time and money required to learn advanced editing software like Adobe Premier Pro. You can start making great looking videos in just a few hours with Filmora. Filmora is also a great option for professional video editors who want a lighter, faster and more fun program for editing smaller projects like videos for social media and video ads[.]
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Premiere is able to import video in almost any format and has a number of excellent export formats and styles.
    • Premiere has a great interface that once learned feels very intuitive.
    • Premiere aligns easily with the other suite of Adobe software allowing for easy integration of graphics and audio.
    Incentivized
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    Wondershare Technology
    • Edits videos very well.
    • Records the screen of your computer perfectly. This is great if you are an architect because you can show on a video how you make your renderings and plans with Autocad, chief architect premier, Adobe photoshop or even revit.
    • You can cut videos perfectly and add music to them easily.
    • You can use several predesigned themes to create any video you desire.
    • You can add as much text as you want to your videos
    • There are several filters you can use to improve the images on the recordings.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Export times: I do a massive amount of exports with intensive graphics. They often need to be done quickly. If export times could be reduced by 90%, my life would improve drastically.
    • Importing errors: Certain video formats are not compatible, such as specific types of MP4s and MKV files. Greater flexibility would be wonderful.
    • End the subscription model. I'd gladly pay one flat fee once and be done with it.
    Incentivized
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    Wondershare Technology
    • Filmora needs to improve the motion tracking feature.
    • Filmora needs to improve the green screen feature to make smoother removing of background.
    • Filmora needs to improve the editing feature that can allow user to manipulate more the texts, shapes and other elements.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Wondershare Technology
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Wondershare Technology
    Filmora is an all rounder video editing software. Besides editing videos, you can generate videos, images, and music! So, even if you are not shooting any videos on your own, you can create highly engaging explainer videos, demo videos, or any kind of information videos. Filmora is powerfully useful to content creators, video editors, podcasters, or even for enthusiasts!
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    It is a professional team that provides customer service at any time. I think that the team does not rest until they find a solution to your problem. I think this makes this company great because when a company offers a good service, and they treat you well, the customer always returns satisfied.
    Incentivized
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    Wondershare Technology
    I'm giving this a ten because I haven't needed the support in any way, however, I've gotten correspondence from them letting me know that they are available if needed. I've seen reviews saying the support is lacking but those were years ago. I'm assuming they've figured everything out by now.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Adobe
    Utilizing one of the many books available on Adobe Premiere Pro, each video editor can learn at their own pace.
    Incentivized
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    Wondershare Technology
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Wondershare Technology
    Filmora is easy enough to use after you get started. There are other programs with more functions but that depends on what you need it for. Just for cutting and small editing Filmora is really great and useful. Movavi has more functions, or at least it felt like it but therefore is more complicated to use.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Speed of workflow has increased- specially when coupled with keyboard shortcuts
    • Jobs have had a faster turnover rate which makes clients happy.
    • I have two Adobe accounts, one for work and one for personal use. Both of these accounts are paying for themselves through the work I can provide with the use of Premiere.
    Incentivized
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    Wondershare Technology
    • We save a lot of time a month on video enhancing and editing so the ROI was quick and awesome.
    • With Filmora, we're capable of preparing new workers rapidly to use the software program.
    • Filmora has made video enhancing extra enjoyable and inventive for our advertising staff
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