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Final Cut Pro vs Lightworks
A side-by-side comparison of Final Cut Pro and Lightworks.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Apple professional video editing software for Mac and iPad | Professional non-linear video editor with a free version |
| Pricing | Free trialProprietary | FreemiumProprietary |
| Developer | Apple | LWKS Software |
| Ratings | 4.4(3.1K) · Mac App Store | — |
| Platforms | ||
| Mac | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Features | ||
| 4K export | ||
| Auto captions | ||
| Color grading | ||
| Green screen | ||
| Plugins & extensions | ||
| Multi-track timeline | ||
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