CyberLinkChecked by Vetteroo review

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What it is

PowerDirector video editor, PhotoDirector and other media software for Windows and Mac

Best for

Hobbyist video editors who want lots of features

Price

Subscription; checked October 30, 2026

Prices checked

October 31, 2026

We researched CyberLink's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used CyberLink ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

• YouTubers.
• Families editing videos.
• Hobbyists.

Who should skip it

• Probably not the best fit for pros on Mac.

How it works day to day

This part draws on CyberLink’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used CyberLink ourselves.

Import clips, edit on the timeline, add effects, and export.

Key features in use

• Video editing
• Photo editing
• AI tools
• Screen recording
• Stock media

Setup and learning curve

Minutes.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email and chat.

Real-world use cases

• YouTube
• Family videos
• Social clips
• Slideshows

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from CyberLink’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

• PowerDirector 365 and other apps are sold as subscriptions; check the store for current prices (checked October 30, 2026).
• 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases from its official site, per its refund policy.

What we like

• PCMag 5.0 Editors' Choice.
• Fast rendering.
• Lots of effects.
• AI tools.

What to watch for

• Trustpilot 1.5 from 135.
• Many options can overwhelm.
• Subscription renewals.
• Upsells.

The fine print

• Intro prices often renew higher; check the renewal price before you pay.

The main alternative: Adobe Checked by Vetteroo

Adobe Premiere Pro is a pro video editor.

What it costs: Photography 20GB $9.99/mo (annual), checked October 29, 2026

Read our full Adobe review

Pick CyberLink if you…

• want an easy editor.
• want lots of effects.
• want lower prices.

Pick Adobe if you…

• want pro workflows.
• want Mac focus.
• want Creative Cloud.

Our take

PowerDirector is a top-rated consumer video editor, but CyberLink's Trustpilot score is very low over billing, so turn off auto-renew if you only need it briefly.

Side by side

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

• CyberLink's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
• CyberLink's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
• Adobe's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 31, 2026
• The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

• CyberLink (official site)
• CyberLink refund policy
• CyberLink PowerDirector store
• CyberLink review (PCMag)
• CyberLink best video editors (PCMag)
• CyberLink review (PCMag Canada)
• CyberLink on Trustpilot

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.