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Lightworks vs Final Cut Pro
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 18 rows
| Attribute | LightworksLWKS | Final Cut ProApple |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Tags | video editing, cross-platform, free-tier | video editing, macos, professional |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | desktop | — |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | — |
| Free trial | — | true |
| License model | proprietary | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free, subscription, perpetual | subscription, perpetual |
| Starting price | — | 12.99 |
| Trial length | — | 30 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | timeline editing, 4K export in paid tiers, 8K and ProRes/DNx export in Pro tier, advanced colour scopes in Pro tier | magnetic timeline editing, magnetic mask, automatic captions, object tracker, live multicam |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | 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. | Mac-only editor combining a magnetic timeline with AI-assisted masking, captioning and tracking, bought outright or through a monthly Creator Studio plan. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | video editing, online video publishing | video editing, multicam production, captioning and subtitling |
| Skill level | intermediate | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 1989 | 1976 |
| Headquarters country | — | United States |
| Vendor type | commercial | 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 Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded.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.