Wondershare Filmora review 2026
How good is Wondershare Filmora really?
79/100 points
kosten.org editorial team
Last updated: 2026-10-30
79/100
Points
Based on published terms and features
Filmora from Wondershare is one of the most beginner-friendly video editors in our comparison. With drag and drop, hundreds of templates and more and more AI features, Filmora is perfect for YouTube creators, social media managers and video beginners.
Highlights of our Wondershare Filmora review
- Drag-and-drop editing
- Large template library
- AI features integrated (AI credits)
- From €49.99 a year plus VAT (≈ €59.49 gross)
Table of contents
1 Editing & timeline
20/28
Points
Filmora offers a clear timeline with drag and drop. Multi-track, but not as in-depth as professional tools. Split-screen templates, picture-in-picture, speed ramping. Keyframe animation for basic movements. Proxy editing for 4K footage on weaker hardware. The operation can be learned in under 30 minutes.
2 Colour correction & grading
12/20
Points
Basic colour correction with presets and simple sliders. LUT import possible. Colour match between clips. Perfectly adequate for Instagram/YouTube, not suitable for professional grading. Film look presets as a one-click solution.
3 AI features & automation
17/20
Points
Filmora is investing heavily in AI: AI Smart Cutout (removing backgrounds), AI Text-to-Video, AI Copywriting, AI Music Generator, AI Image Generator. Auto Beat Sync for music montages. Smart Short Clips for automatic social media clips from long videos. Auto captions/subtitles. Many AI functions are billed via AI credits (Advanced annual plan 1,000 credits a month, Premium 2,000 credits a month, perpetual licence 1,000 credits one-off).
4 Audio & VFX
14/18
Points
Basic audio editing with noise removal (AI). Audio ducking. Royalty-free music library. Effects and transitions from the Filmstock marketplace. Boris FX and NewBlue FX as optional extensions. Motion tracking. Green screen.
5 Price & export
16/14
Points
In the German shop the Advanced annual plan costs €49.99, the perpetual licence €69.99 and the Premium annual plan €89.99 – each plus VAT (gross ≈ €59.49, €83.29 and €107.09 respectively). The perpetual licence receives updates only for Filmora 16; the subscriptions include ongoing version upgrades and monthly AI credits. Free trial version with a watermark. Export up to 4K. Direct upload to YouTube/Vimeo. Filmstock marketplace with free and premium assets.
Pros & cons at a glance
Pros
- Easiest entry
- Innovative AI features
- Inexpensive
- Huge asset library
Cons
- Not for professionals
- Watermark in the free version
- Grading is limited
Conclusion: Wondershare Filmora review
79/100
Good (2.0)
Filmora is the perfect video editor for beginners and content creators who want to produce professional-looking videos quickly without spending months learning software. The AI features are making Filmora increasingly powerful.
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