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Lightworks vs Cinelerra-GG Infinity: catalog facts
Lightworks	Cinelerra-GG Infinity
Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.	Free Free and open source with no subscriptions.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux	Native 8K timelines Multicam editing with real-time angle switching
Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors	Linux only Distributed mainly as an AppImage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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