Lightworks AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like Lightworks

Lightworks is described as 'Editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Lightworks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and iPad apps. The best Lightworks alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lightworks are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Lightworks
    Guest
    Positive
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    Almost the same functions, but a lot of problems with frame accuracy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Lightworks alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Lightworks.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Lightworks.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     466 likes
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    Free and open-source, Shotcut is a cross-platform video editor supporting myriad formats with native editing, multi-format timelines, and precise seeking. It offers versatile resolution supports, capturing options up to 4k, and extensive platform integration through various capture and monitoring services.

    131 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    The free version has much more features than that of lightworks

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    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Lightworks.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryLightworks is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    OpenShot

     570 likes
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    Open-source, cross-platform video editor with unlimited tracks, simple interface, 3D animated titles, video and audio effects, waveform visualization, trim tools, keyframe animations, drag and drop import, multi-language support, and no export watermarks.

    134 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Openshot simply doesn't support as many features as Lightworks, Openshot is a much more simple program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Not so similar, it doesn't have effect as much as lightworks, and it's way easier.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great Lightworks alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
  7. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     651 likes
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    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Avidemux is linear video editing software and allows only to add some effects on video. Lightworks is a non-linear editor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    0

    Avidemux is not even a bit similar with Lightworks. Avidemux is for editing one single clip.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Lightworks is more of an advanced non-linear video editor with advanced features like the ones in Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Avidemux is a linear video editor designed for simple cuts, which is not nearly as advanced as Lightworks.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great Lightworks alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightLightworks is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     434 likes
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    Advanced video editing tool offering customizable timelines, multi-format import without transcoding, improved media management, and GPU acceleration for faster rendering. Integrates with Creative Cloud to sync settings, allowing you to edit efficiently on any machine anywhere in the world.

    138 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to Lightworks.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Lightworks.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
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    VEGAS Pro

     250 likes
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    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Open Video Editor

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    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    71 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Lightworks.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
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    CapCut

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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    164 CapCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Lightworks.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryLightworks is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightLightworks is not according to our users
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Camtasia

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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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