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Kdenlive vs Lightworks
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 19 rows
| Attribute | KdenliveKDE | LightworksLWKS |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://docs.kdenlive.org | — |
| Tags | open-source, video editing, kde, cross-platform | video editing, cross-platform, free-tier |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | — | desktop |
| Desktop apps | Linux, Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free | free, subscription, perpetual |
| Source repository | https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive | — |
| SPDX license IDs | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | multi-track timeline editing, built-in title editor, effects and transitions, project archiving | timeline editing, 4K export in paid tiers, 8K and ProRes/DNx export in Pro tier, advanced colour scopes in Pro tier |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community forum, issue tracker, chat | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Open-source editor from the KDE community for Linux, Windows and macOS, usable for general and professional video editing. | Cross-platform editor with a permanent free tier; paid Create and Pro plans add 4K/8K export and professional codecs such as ProRes and DNx. |
| Company-size fit | — | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | video editing, professional video editing | video editing, online video publishing |
| Skill level | — | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 26.08.1 | — |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2002 | 1989 |
| Vendor type | community | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Video Editing Software category for definitions.