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, Android, iPhone 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, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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Lightworks alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
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  1. Omniclip icon

    Omniclip

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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...

    63 Omniclip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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    Top Omniclip Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Trim video
    7.  Rotate Video
    8.  Undo and redo
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Resize Video
    11.  Split Video

    Omniclip VS Lightworks

     

    • Omniclip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Lightworks.

    • Omniclip is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Final Cut Pro icon

    Final Cut Pro

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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...

    123 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Final Cut Pro Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Linear editor

    Final Cut Pro VS Lightworks

     
  4. Nugget Video Editor icon

    Nugget Video Editor

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    Seamlessly edit videos with motion effects, unlimited layers, FFmpeg fast rendering, cross-platform support, and multilingual functionality for creative control.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Top Nugget Video Editor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Mix Music
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Electron based
    11.  Visual timeline
    12.  Cut video

    Nugget Video Editor VS Lightworks

     
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  6. Flowblade icon

    Flowblade

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    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    72 Flowblade alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor

    Flowblade VS Lightworks

     
  7. Edits icon

    Edits

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Top Edits Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Subtitles and captions
    6.  Engagement analytics
    7.  No Watermark
    8.  Stickers
    9.  Video filters
    10. Instagram icon  Instagram integration
    11.  Video overlay
    12.  AI-Powered

    Edits VS Lightworks

     
  8. Pitivi icon

    Pitivi

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    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    103 Pitivi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Pitivi screenshot 1

    Pitivi Features

    1.  Transformation toolbox
    2.  Compositor
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  32-bit support

    Pitivi VS Lightworks

     
  10. Cinecred icon

    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Live Visualization

    Cinecred VS Lightworks

     
  11. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     66 likes
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    Easy-to-use video editing software with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, 4K editing and export, transitions, filters, music and text editing, screen recording, motion tracking, green screen, custom templates, direct uploads, and audio tools for versatile projects.

    144 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1

    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Visual-thinking
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects

    Wondershare Filmora VS Lightworks

     
    Comments about Wondershare Filmora as an Alternative to Lightworks
    James Hunt
    Positive Aug 10, 2022
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    Cheaper, easier to use, more stable, and uses much, much less memory

    Guest
    Negative Apr 24, 2022
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    It's nothing like lightworks

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    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryLightworks is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Cinelerra icon

    Cinelerra

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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.

    101 Cinelerra alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Cinelerra screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Non linear editor

    Cinelerra VS Lightworks

     
  13. Avid Media Composer icon

    Avid Media Composer

     16 likes
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    Feature-rich editor with Emmy-winning multicamera syncing, AI tools like PhraseFind AI for offline security, and Panel SDK for third-party integration, ideal for broadcasters.

    88 Avid Media Composer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Avid Media Composer screenshot 1

    Top Avid Media Composer Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Transitions Effects
    3.  Hardware Accelerated
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Colour Grading
    12.  Support for 4K

    Avid Media Composer VS Lightworks

     
  14. Cyberlink PowerDirector icon

    Cyberlink PowerDirector

     47 likes
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    Video editor featuring AI-driven tools like video enhancement, speech to text, and motion tracking. Includes custom avatars, professional titles, templates, and stock content for creative projects.

    107 Cyberlink PowerDirector alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Cyberlink PowerDirector screenshot 1

    Cyberlink PowerDirector Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Remove Image Background
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  Slow Motion
    5.  Speech to text
    6.  Premade templates
    7.  Denoise
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  Fast motion
    10.  Optimize video

    Cyberlink PowerDirector VS Lightworks

     
  15. iMovie icon

    iMovie

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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.

    149 iMovie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device, it’s never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.

    iMovie Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Functional Language
    3.  Video overlay
    4.  Sync Audio & Video

    iMovie VS Lightworks

     
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