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EDIUS vs Lightworks: catalog facts
EDIUS	Lightworks
Paid Commercial software sold as a paid licence.	Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native support for many camera formats and codecs Real-time multi-layer 4K editing	Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux
Paid professional software Smaller user community than the best-known editors	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
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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