Lightworks Alternatives

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. OpenCut icon
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    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    58 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • OpenCut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Lightworks.

    • OpenCut is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenCut is Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
  2. Omniclip icon
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    If you are tired of paying to use all the features of existing video editing applications, then you might have found a gem! Turns out Omniclip is fully free and on top of that it's open source. Everything works inside browser, there's no private data being used...

    69 Omniclip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  3. Final Cut Pro icon
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    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    126 Final Cut Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
     
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    Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    151 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Wondershare Filmora as an Alternative to Lightworks
    James Hunt
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    Cheaper, easier to use, more stable, and uses much, much less memory

    Guest
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    It's nothing like lightworks

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryLightworks is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Edits icon
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    Edit videos with the Edits app, offering high-quality capture up to 10 minutes. Utilize AI animations, customizable captions, and share watermark-free videos. Access creative tools like filters and stickers, green screen overlay, camera settings, and detailed engagement insights.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. Cinecred icon
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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    76 Cinecred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. Pitivi icon
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    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    107 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  8. Cinelerra icon
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    Cinelerra is a highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing.

    105 Cinelerra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. iMovie icon
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    With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.

    154 iMovie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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