This version uses a perpetual license . You pay once, you own it. The newer versions have moved to a yearly subscription model. For hobbyists, this is a massive win.
It runs perfectly via Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, but it is not a native ARM app. It uses more battery on a MacBook Air M2 than the latest version would. Wondershare Filmora 8.7.4 Download For Mac
The UI is less cluttered than the current version. The "Media – Edit – Export" tabs are intuitive. The split-screen preview (source vs. timeline) is very responsive. This version uses a perpetual license
On an Intel Mac, 4K timeline scrubbing is choppy unless you enable "Proxy View." The new versions handle 4K/60p much better. Wondershare Filmora 8.7.4 Download For Mac