CyberLink PhotoDirector vs Pixelmator Pro: what each really costs

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Billing

CyberLink PhotoDirector

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Pixelmator Pro

Subscription (yearly) plan

$129

a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month

10 peopleCyberLink PhotoDirectorPixelmator Pro
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionSubscription (yearly)
Vendor price$129 per year
Monthly cost$10.75
Annual cost$129
Per user / year$12.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

CyberLink PhotoDirector vs Pixelmator Pro: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

CyberLink PhotoDirector

  • Face-based smart collectionsImport, tag and sort photos using face-based smart collections.
  • Non-destructive RAW editingAdjust exposure, color and tone in RAW files without destroying originals.
  • Layers and masksComposite images with layers, masks and blending modes.
  • Portrait retouchingSmooth skin, enhance facial features and adjust body proportions.
  • Photo to video animationTurn still photos into videos with motion, depth and effects.
  • AI object removalDetect and remove distractions in one click.
  • Background replacementRemove or replace backgrounds, including with AI-generated ones.
  • Photo deblurReduce camera shake, motion blur and soft focus.

Source:cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-photo-editing-software ·

Pixelmator Pro

  • Stackable effectsCombine effects such as Blur, Distortion, Sharpen, Tile and Halftone.
  • Super ResolutionAutomatically upscales image resolution while keeping it sharp.
  • Subject maskingIsolate the subject or hide the background with an adjustable mask.
  • DebandSmooths gradients and removes compression artifacts while keeping detail.
  • Wide format supportOpens raster, vector, video and photo files, including 750+ RAW formats.
  • RAW layersAdd RAW photos as layers and edit them without converting.
  • Ready-made shapesAdd ready-to-use shapes and adjust their size, color and style.
  • Apple Pencil supportNative Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity.

Source:apple.com/pixelmator-pro ·

CyberLink PhotoDirector vs Pixelmator Pro pricing questions

  1. How much do CyberLink PhotoDirector and Pixelmator Pro cost?

    CyberLink PhotoDirector paid plans start at $119.99 perpetual license (PhotoDirector 2027). Pixelmator Pro paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Subscription (monthly)).

  2. Do CyberLink PhotoDirector and Pixelmator Pro have a free plan?

    CyberLink PhotoDirector lists a free plan; Pixelmator Pro does not list one on its official pricing.