# PowerDirector pricing in 2026

> PowerDirector has a free Essential version with a watermark. In India, 2027 costs INR 11,499 once and 365 costs INR 5,599 a year. See the US prices and limits.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-11-04
- **Category**: Video editors
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-prices/powerdirector-pricing

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PowerDirector has a free Essential version with a watermark. In India, PowerDirector 2027 costs INR 11,499 once, and PowerDirector 365 costs INR 5,599 a year (checked 3 Nov 2026).

## Plans and prices

CyberLink's pricing page has a currency selector. A "15% off" banner ends 8 November, and the page prints no year. Tax inclusion is not stated on the India page (checked 3 Nov 2026).

| Plan | Price (India / US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| PowerDirector Essential | Free | A free download with limited features. Exports carry a watermark. |
| PowerDirector 2027 | INR 11,499 / $139.99, one-time | 4K preview and export, core AI features, 500 one-time AI credits valid 1 year, 25GB cloud for 1 year. No monthly updates. |
| PowerDirector 365 | INR 5,599 / $69.99 a year. List $79.99. | Everything in 2027, plus monthly updates, 1,200 AI credits a year (100 a month), more titles and effects, stock media, 50GB cloud |
| Director Suite | INR 10,499 / $125.99 a year. List $149.99. | 365 plus PhotoDirector 365 and AudioDirector 365, 3,000 AI credits, 100GB cloud |

PowerDirector 365 has a monthly billing toggle, but the page text we read did not show the monthly price. The India page also shows INR 6,599 beside 365 and INR 12,300 beside Director Suite. A CyberLink FAQ snippet showed older figures, so use the pricing page. Mobile app prices could not be read reliably.

## What the free version limits

Essential puts a PowerDirector watermark on exported video. It cannot produce 2K or 4K H.264 video or H.265 video. Templates and effects are limited. AI Speech to Text and AI Audio Denoise are unavailable until you pay. Some AI tools can be previewed, but projects that use them cannot be exported. CyberLink's limits page may be out of date.

## Which plan fits

- **2027** suits one editor who wants to pay once and skip updates.
- **365** suits editors who want monthly updates and AI credits.
- **Director Suite** suits people who also edit photos and audio.

PowerDirector runs on Windows and macOS, with an Android app. The 365 plan lists AI text-based editing, a one-click removal of unneeded words and stutters, and AI reframing.

## A worked example

Say you compare the India prices.

- 365 for 2 years: 2 x INR 5,599 = INR 11,198.
- 2027 once: INR 11,499.
- 365 for 3 years: 3 x INR 5,599 = INR 16,797.

The one-time 2027 licence costs less once you pass 2 years, but it has no monthly updates.

## Other options

We make Marxx. Its [AI video editor](/features/ai-video-editor) runs in a desktop browser, from $9 a month at launch prices (checked 3 Nov 2026).

For other desktop editors, read [Filmora pricing](/prices/filmora-pricing) and [Camtasia pricing](/prices/camtasia-pricing).

## FAQ

### Is PowerDirector free?

Yes. The Essential version is free, with a watermark on exports.

### How much is PowerDirector in India?

2027 is INR 11,499 once. 365 is INR 5,599 a year (checked 3 Nov 2026).

### Does PowerDirector have a one-time price?

Yes. PowerDirector 2027 is a one-time perpetual licence with no monthly updates.

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