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DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks: catalog facts
DaVinci Resolve	Lightworks
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…	Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference	Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux
Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download	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
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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