Filmora
by Wondershare
Beginner-friendly video editor with AI-powered editing tools and creative effects
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Our verdict
Filmora is a beginner-friendly desktop video editor with AI tools for background removal, noise reduction, auto-captions, and creative effects at an affordable price.
Overview
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CBAI Editorial Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
Filmora by Wondershare bridges the gap between basic editors (iMovie) and professional tools (Premiere Pro). It provides a polished editing experience with AI-powered features that simplify complex tasks.
How we tested
Days tested
21 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·AI feature testing
- ·Timeline editing
- ·Effects library
- ·Export quality
- ·Performance
Method
Compared against Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Free edition
Basic editing with watermarked export
- Access basic editing features and export
- Watermarks on exported files
- Filmora Cloud Storage and full Creative Assets library require upgrade (per FAQ)
Basic (Annual)
Watermark-free editing with upgrades
- US$49.99/yr auto-renew; cancel anytime
- 2.9M+ Filmora Creative Assets
- 1 GB Cloud Storage
- Continuous version upgrades
- Export without watermark
- 4K HD export
- 100+ advanced video editing features
- 500 Free AI Mate conversations
- Filmora Creative Assets 7 days free
Advanced (Annual)
Creators needing monthly AI credits
- US$59.99/yr (page also shows US$69.99)
- 1,000 Filmora AI Credits/mo for 20+ AI features
- Everything in Basic
- 10 GB Cloud Storage
- Export in multiple formats
- 500 Free AI Mate conversations
Perpetual
One-time Filmora 16 license
- One-time payment (US$79.99 on official shop pages)
- 1,000 Filmora AI credits (one-time)
- 2.9M+ Creative Assets
- 1 GB Cloud Storage
- Updates within Filmora 16 only (not future major versions)
- Export without watermark / multi-format / 4K
- 100+ advanced editing features
- 500 Free AI Mate conversations
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Filmora | Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease | |||
| Beginner-friendly with AI tools | |||
| AI | |||
| AI background removal + captions | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Video editing beginners
Easiest path from basic to professional editing
AI-assisted editing
Background removal, captions, and noise reduction in one click
Budget video editing
$49.99/year vs Premiere Pro's $22.99/month
Less suited for
Professional editors
Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for pro needs
Color grading
DaVinci Resolve is the color grading standard
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- Video editing
- YouTube content
- Social media video
- AI-assisted editing
- Content creation
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Windows
- Mac
- Stock media libraries
- YouTube export
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
Category
Price
- Free (watermark)
- Basic $49.99/yr
- Advanced $59.99/yr (listed vs $69.99)
- Perpetual $79.99 one-time
Free version
Best for
- Fast social video editing
- Template-driven video creation
- Beginner-friendly editing
Frequently asked questions
Filmora
Content & Design
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