# iMovie Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

> With the help of Capterra, learn about iMovie Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Video Making products and more.

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 iMovie Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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iMovie

## What is iMovie?

Video making solution designed to help businesses & educational institutions create, edit and share videos across multiple platforms.

## What is iMovie used for?

[Video Making](https://www.capterra.com/video-making-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 428 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

89%

Neutral

10%

Negative

1%

Pros & cons

Free for Apple device users

Effortless social media sharing

Limited advanced editing features

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Free trial  
not available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### iMovie

4.5 (428)

VS.

[### HumanPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/275427/HumanPal/)

[4.7 (3,416)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275427/HumanPal/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Starting Price

$199

Flat Rate, One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.5 (428)

Ease Of Use

4.7 (3,416)

Value For Money

4.7 (295)

Value For Money

4.7 (3,110)

Customer Service

4.3 (228)

Customer Service

4.7 (2,912)

## iMovie alternatives

Highest Rated

[TalkingPhotos](https://www.capterra.com/p/10025052/TalkingPhotos/)

[4.8 (1,958)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10025052/TalkingPhotos/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10025052/TalkingPhotos/)

[CreateStudio](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/)

[4.8 (577)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/reviews/)

Starting price

$27.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/)

[Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/)

[4.8 (1,133)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/reviews/)

Starting price

$54.95

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/)

[Toons.ai](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013488/Toons-ai/)

[4.8 (241)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013488/Toons-ai/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013488/Toons-ai/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/alternatives/)

## Who uses iMovie?

Based on Capterra reviews from the past 3 years

## Pros and Cons

Free for Apple device users

93% positive reviews out of 42

Most reviewers appreciate pricing, noting iMovie is free and accessible with Apple products, offering strong value.

Sakke L

Freelance Translator, 1 employee.

"For a free app iMovie brings you a lot of tools to help you create whatever you want!"

Limited advanced editing features

43% negative reviews out of 65

Some reviewers report features are basic, lacking customization, advanced tools, and third-party plugin support compared to competitors.

Galateya M

Executive Administrative Assistant, 5,001 - 10,000 employees.

"The least I like about iMovie is that it can be limiting for advanced users due to its lack of more customization options."

Effortless social media sharing

97% positive reviews out of 35

Most reviewers find social media integration convenient, enabling fast, high-quality video sharing across platforms.

Christopher W

Creative Director, 2 - 10 employees.

"We use it everyday to produce professional content for use on broadcasting channels as well as YouTube and other social media channels."

Consistently high video quality

97% positive reviews out of 33

Most reviewers describe video quality as impressive, with editing tools and effects producing professional-looking results.

Anthony C

University Intern, 1,001 - 5,000 employees.

"The tool includes a wide variety of templates and effects to enhance video quality and make it more attractive to viewers."

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Video Editing

4.4 (234)

71.79% of 234 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

This aspect helps you easily trim, rearrange, and enhance videos. Reviewers indicate editing is intuitive and reliable for basic tasks, but some wish for more advanced options like improved titles, transitions, and color grading.

Video Creation

4.5 (231)

72.73% of 231 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

iMovie offers a straightforward way to assemble videos using clips, images, music, and effects. Users think it’s ideal for beginners and quick projects, praising its simplicity and quality, but note it’s best for basic, not advanced, productions.

Drag & Drop

4.5 (210)

64.29% of 210 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With this capability, you quickly organize and reposition clips, images, and audio. Reviewers appreciate its intuitive interface and time-saving workflow, though some mention occasional issues with unsupported file types or device limitations.

Social Sharing

4.4 (183)

55.19% of 183 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

It gives you the ability to share finished videos directly to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Some reviewers find sharing simple and fast, but others mention slow uploads, limited format options, and challenges with Instagram compatibility.

Templates

4.1 (181)

53.59% of 181 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Templates help you start projects quickly and add a professional touch. Some users say they save time and are easy to customize, but many feel the selection is limited, outdated, and in need of more modern, trendy options.

Animation

3.9 (165)

49.09% of 165 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Ability to insert animations/transitions

iMovie 19 features

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Import and export data to and from software applications

With this capability, you quickly organize and reposition clips, images, and audio. Reviewers appreciate its intuitive interface and time-saving workflow, though some mention occasional issues with unsupported file types or device limitations.

Move files across different systems or networks

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Store and manage images

Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used

Manage and support multiple languages

Supports various file formats

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

It gives you the ability to share finished videos directly to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Some reviewers find sharing simple and fast, but others mention slow uploads, limited format options, and challenges with Instagram compatibility.

Templates help you start projects quickly and add a professional touch. Some users say they save time and are easy to customize, but many feel the selection is limited, outdated, and in need of more modern, trendy options.

Edit text as needed

Create text to match video content

iMovie offers a straightforward way to assemble videos using clips, images, music, and effects. Users think it’s ideal for beginners and quick projects, praising its simplicity and quality, but note it’s best for basic, not advanced, productions.

This aspect helps you easily trim, rearrange, and enhance videos. Reviewers indicate editing is intuitive and reliable for basic tasks, but some wish for more advanced options like improved titles, transitions, and color grading.

Store and manage online video content

Features

4.2 (428)

4.2

Based on 428 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.7 (295)

### Starting price

Contact vendor  
for pricing

Free trial  
available

Value for money

4.7 (295)

4.7

Based on 295 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.3 (228)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.3 (228)

4.3

Based on 228 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.5

Based on 428 reviews

Filter by rating

5(260)

4(123)

3(41)

2(4)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

EW

Essence W.

University Researcher

E-Learning

### "Primetime Movie Maker "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

March 23, 2026

Pros

Now more than ever, I want more folks to leverage this, especially in the age of Generative AI. Creativity can be brought with this software essentially.

Cons

There is definitely a learning curve when involving oneself with this software. Does require some classess or mentoring

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Editor

Motion Pictures and Film

### "iMOVIE REVIEW"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 12, 2026

It's been a fantastic experience. I have used to edit several videos and items. It's got some cool features and allows you to shape your own film narrative on your iPhone or computer.

Pros

I can take footage and create a movie from it. This is amazing that I can use footage from my camera and make a movie if I would like. I can add music, templates, trim, add fonts, etc.

Cons

The compression isn't the best. If the movie is long or has a lot of data it's very hard to save it or send it out. And it will take up a ton of storage on your phone or computer. They don't have the best compression component to make it easy to share.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

YD

Yanatha D.

Consultant

Entertainment

### "iMovie - Capturing all the important moments"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

November 20, 2025

Pros

With customer support not needed, strong security, value for money, video creation, project creation, animation and save and export tools, iMovie is essential.

Cons

There are no cons for iMovie. I have made so many movies with iMovie it's my go to application on my phone or computer.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

PS

Parker S.

CEO

Music

### "Great Beginning Piece of Software"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

2.0

2.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

November 19, 2025

It is a great beginning app to get to know and to mess around in before upgrading to a new and improved software.

Pros

I like how you could add pretty much any video or audio and combine the two. I also liked how we could speed up or slow down the audio

Cons

The output quality has always been subpar for me, whether that be on desktop or on mobile, the final cut of the movie is always not the greatest of quality.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/)

Reasons for choosing iMovie

this application came stock on my iphone and mac and was free

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

EB

Ethan B.

Detailer

Automotive

### "iMovie review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

August 11, 2025

I really like it unfortunately my employees also do content creation and cannot use it since the company phone is android

Pros

I love how it is for being an Apple user because of how it integrates with Apple products and icloud

Cons

I did not like how android users and others are not able to access it since it is an Apple product and it’s not meant for android

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AY

Andrew Y.

Technical Support Manager

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

### "iMovie makes editing doable for anyone"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 28, 2025

Many of our quick edits are done with iMovie. Usually with trimming clips, doing hard cuts from one cut to the next, and apply simple dissolve transitions. Using iMovie really allows for any of our team members to do these minor edits for quick and simple videos. It also allows for us to move the completed project to final cut to do more enhanced editing like color grading, animations, and more.

Pros

Ease of use and ability to have work done on multiple medians. Often a project begins on a iPhone or iPad, then will continue to be completed when on a Mac.

Cons

Some features are a bit limited. Understanding this is not final cut or premiere pro, you will not get all the same options and abilities you would with a more elite editing software. However, the limited features are still ok for what you would need it to be.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KP

Kennedy P.

Licensed Master Esthetician

Health, Wellness and Fitness

### "Love iMovie!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 21, 2025

I love it for my Youtube Channel. It is very easy to use and very convenient for Macbook users especially.

Pros

iMovie is easy to navigate, quick and efficient, and straight forward. it is very easy to use for anyone who is just starting out with editing softwares.

Cons

I do not like that it doesn't keep up with the sound effect or text trends, and exporting feature isn't as fast.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

ML

Michaela L.

Hca

Hospital & Health Care

### "Easy easy brilliant "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 2, 2025

I absolutely love it I will continue to use this platform and will recommend it to everyone

Pros

I absolutely love this platform I can create anything that comes into my imagination it’s super easy to use

Cons

The only thing I would say is when I first started using it it was slightly confusing but after about 20 minutes I knew what I was doing and it was easy

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MF

Mike F.

Manager

Food & Beverages

### "The Master Reviewer"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

April 16, 2025

My overall experience with iMovie has been fantastic!

Pros

I love the extra detailing we can implement on our videos.

Cons

If I deleted something from my photo album then it doesn’t correlate properly.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

HG

Helder G.

Owner

Entertainment

### "Runs great on my iPhone 13 Pro Max "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

2.0

2.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

6/10

April 3, 2025

It’s been an okay experience with it, since it’s an Apple app it runs very good in my phone, but from my point of view lack some functionality or tools.

Pros

I can edit my videos in my phone at anytime

Cons

I feel like it lack editing tools but for basic edition it’s okay.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

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