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CyberLink ColorDirector vs EDIUS
Both stand on motion tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
ColorDirector combines a free plan with object tracking, mask tracking, and keyframe editing on Windows 10 and 11. It is worth considering when those controls match your editing needs and Windows is your platform.
Visit CyberLink ColorDirector Free trial Windows
EDIUS combines layered 4K editing, HDR, audio, captioning and media-management tools in a Windows application. Check edition requirements, activation rules and optional components before choosing it.
Visit EDIUSThe facts
| CyberLink ColorDirector | EDIUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | EDIUS 11 Authoring Option: €30 a month |
| Plans published | None | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | EDIUS |
| Website | cyberlink.com | edius.net |
| On motion tracking software | #24 of 40 | #28 of 40 |
CyberLink ColorDirector: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Object tracking included
- Mask tracking included
- Keyframe editing supported
- Supports Windows 10 and 11
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- Listed facts do not specify other editing tools
EDIUS: what it does well
- Real-time editing of multiple 4K layers
- HDR import, editing and export
- Speech-to-text captions and AI noise elimination
- Mync media and background-job management
- Team collaboration through optional Chorus Hub Server
What to know first
- Windows only; no web or mobile app
- No free plan
- Trial output and preview include a watermark
- Stereoscopic 3D editing is no longer supported
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