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Lightworks vs VSDC Free Video Editor: catalog facts
Lightworks	VSDC Free Video Editor
Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.	Free The free edition has no watermark or export limits; a separate Pro edition is sold.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux	Exports up to 4K with no watermark Color grading tools with LUTs and scopes
Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors	Windows only Not open source
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	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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