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Final Cut Pro vs Lightworks: catalog facts
Final Cut Pro	Lightworks
Paid One-time purchase for Mac on the App Store, or included in the Apple Creator Studio…	Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
One-time purchase option on Mac Editing, audio, motion graphics and color grading in one app	Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux
Apple devices only Paid, with no free version beyond the trial	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
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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