Head-to-head · Video Editing Software
Wondershare Filmora vs Lightworks
Wondershare Filmora leads on 1 check, Lightworks on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWondershare Filmora · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresWondershare Filmora · 5 of 5
Wondershare Filmora scores higher on our rubric for video editing software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Wondershare Filmora offers mobile app; Lightworks doesn't.
Wondershare Filmora is the better fit for affordable creators across desktop and mobile. Lightworks is the better fit for editors seeking a capable free desktop tool.
- Wondershare Filmora fits best
Affordable creators across desktop and mobile
- Lightworks fits best
Editors seeking a capable free desktop tool
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Side by side
| Feature | Wondershare Filmora 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Lightworks 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Video Editing Software | #8 in Video Editing Software |
| Best for | Affordable creators across desktop and mobile | Editors seeking a capable free desktop tool |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Wondershare Filmora 5/5 · Lightworks 3/5 | ||
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | — |
| 4K export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included cloud storage | 1 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Wondershare Filmora is video-editing software for creators, marketers, educators, and businesses. It combines timeline and multi-clip editing with keyframe animation, motion tracking, color correction, LUT resources, audio editing, screen… Read the review → |
Lightworks is non-linear video editing software for beginners, content creators, filmmakers, and professional editors. Its desktop application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with Free, Create, and Pro editions. The workflow covers… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Wondershare Filmora — where it wins
- Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Includes captions, motion tracking, keyframes, and AI tools
- Supports cloud backup, sharing, and review comments
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes basic editing features and 15 daily AI Mate uses
- Cloud storage ranges from 1 GB to 10 GB across listed plans
- The Perpetual plan includes Filmora 15 updates rather than continuous upgrades
Lightworks — where it wins
- Free timeline editing with automatic saving and 720p HD export
- Multicam, colour, audio, VFX, proxy editing, and subtitles
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support with cloud-library connections
Where it doesn't
- Free export is limited to 720p HD
- 4K, 8K, 10-bit, and advanced features depend on paid tiers
- No mobile or tablet download; it is a desktop application
- Wondershare Filmora8.8/10 · Free plan
Affordable editing with AI tools, captions, cloud features, and desktop-to-mobile coverage.
Visit FilmoraFull verdict → - Lightworks8.5/10 · Free plan
A capable free desktop editor with broader export and workflow features in paid tiers.
Visit LightworksFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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