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Lightworks vs Pitivi: catalog facts
Lightworks	Pitivi
Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.	Free Free and open source under the LGPL.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux	Clean timeline editor suited to beginners Auto alignment and precise waveforms
Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors	Last stable release was in 2023 Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.0-or-later
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 October 1, 2026

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