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Pitivi vs Lightworks: catalog facts
Pitivi	Lightworks
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Freemium Free tier limited to 720p exports; paid tiers unlock higher resolutions and features.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Clean timeline editor suited to beginners Auto alignment and precise waveforms	Professional-grade editing tools available in a free tier Cross-platform on Windows, Mac and Linux
Last stable release was in 2023 Linux only	Free tier capped at 720p export resolution Interface has a learning curve compared to simpler editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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