Lightworks is a freemium Video Editing solution from LWKS. Compare it against 28 other Video Editing tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.
What is Lightworks?
Lightworks uses a freemium model — a usable free tier is available, with paid plans that unlock advanced features, higher limits and priority support. It is categorised under Video Editing and published by LWKS. Buyers typically evaluate Lightworks when they need a dependable Video Editing option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.
Lightworks offers a free tier under a freemium model; advanced features and higher limits require a paid plan.
What are the best Lightworks alternatives?
Popular Video Editing alternatives to Lightworks include AVS Video Editor, Adobe Premiere Elements, Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Smoke. See the full list of Video Editing on FreeSoftwareX.
