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Lightworks vs DaVinci Resolve: catalog facts
Lightworks	DaVinci Resolve
Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.	Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux	Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference
Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors	Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	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 21, 2026

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