As for all the Pros on this thread I feel a little left out as a rank amateur, I am still trying to take a good photo and figure out what my camera can do (k-70).
I have been using PhotoDirector since version 5 with a small Samsung NV40 and am now using Cyberlink PhotoDirector v10
Not only do I like it's simplicity but the fact I don't have a monthly fee to use it, the newer versions do have a subscription option.
I also have the PP that came with the camera (down sized SilkyPix) as well as Paint Shop, Aftershot but find myself going back to PhotoDirector time after time for the ease of use!
I have included a couple of screen shots for a quick look at a couple of features.
https://www.pcmag.com/review/268050/cyberlink-photodirector