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Avid Media Composer vs Lightworks: catalog facts
Avid Media Composer	Lightworks
Paid Subscription from $259.99 per year for Standard, up to $899.99 per year for Enterprise.	Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Established editorial workflow for film and broadcast Shared projects on Avid NEXIS storage	Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux
Yearly subscription with no free tier shown Steep learning curve for newcomers	Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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