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Lightworks

Long-running non-linear video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with a permanent free tier and paid Create and Pro plans.

Pricing
free, subscription, perpetual
Free tier
true
License
proprietary
Open source
No

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native)
video editing, cross-platform, free-tierVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance)
desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux)
Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false)
trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license)
proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom)
free, subscription, perpetualVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics)
timeline editing, 4K export in paid tiers, 8K and ProRes/DNx export in Pro tier, advanced colour scopes in Pro tierVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary)
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.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise)
individual, SMB, mid-marketVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate)
video editing, online video publishingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist)
intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived)
activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012)
1989Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual)
commercialVerification pending

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