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Comparison

Clipchamp vs Lightworks

No clear leader: Lightworks (46.5) and Clipchamp (45.5) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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Clipchamp46
Lightworks47
Score
vioscaleAI score
Clipchamp46 / 100medium · 53%
Lightworks47 / 100medium · 54%
Pricing
Free tier
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓
Model
Clipchampfreemium
Lightworksfreemium
Price level
Clipchamplow
Lightworkslow
Transparent
Clipchamp✗
Lightworks✗
Integrations
Count
Clipchamp4
Lightworks4
Security
Gdpr
Clipchamp–
Lightworks✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Clipchamp5 items
Lightworks7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for video editing software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Editing
Professional NLE (multi-track finishing)
Clipchamp-
Lightworks✓
Colour grading
Clipchamp-
Lightworks✓
Multicam editing
Clipchamp-
Lightworks-
Technical
4K/8K + HDR support
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓
Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW)
Clipchamp-
LightworksProRes, AVID DNxHD, AVID DNxHR, H.264, AVC-Intra, Cineform
GPU acceleration
Clipchamp-
Lightworks-
AI
AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice)
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks-
Capture
Screen recording built-in
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks-
Platform
Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web)
ClipchampWeb, Windows, macOS
LightworksWindows, macOS, Linux
Collaboration
Cloud collaboration / team review
Clipchamp-
Lightworks✓
Pricing
Pricing model
ClipchampFreemium
LightworksFreemium
Free / open-source available
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Clipchamp

A browser-based video editor from Microsoft offering AI-assisted editing features including automatic captioning, voice enhancement, and screen recording capabilities.

Independently observed

Lightworks

Desktop-based video editing platform supporting timeline editing, color grading, visual effects, and cloud collaboration. Offers perpetual ownership or subscription options across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Clipchamp

freemiumFree tier

Free tier with 1080p HD export; premium 4K and branding tools via Microsoft 365

  • FreeFree
    • Screen, camera, and voice recording
    • Text and animated titles
    • Watermark-free 1080p Full HD exports
    • Free filters and effects
    • AI-generated captions in 80+ languages
    • +6 more
  • Premium (Microsoft 365)Included with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription
    • All Free tier features
    • 4K UHD video export
    • Premium filters and effects
    • Brand kit with custom logos, colors, and fonts
    • Secure cloud storage and sync via OneDrive
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Lightworks

freemiumFree tier

Free tier; subscription and perpetual (pay-once) options available

  • FreeFree
    • Timeline Editing
    • 720p HD Export
    • Automatic Saving
    • Advanced Transitions
    • Simple VFX
  • Create-
    • 4K Video Export
    • Social Media Templates
    • NewBlue Titler Pro
    • Dynamic Motion Graphics
    • Powerful Colour Controls
    • +4 more
  • Pro-
    • 10-Bit Support
    • Audio and Video Plugin Support
    • Increased File Formats
    • Advanced Video Effects
    • Custom Format Creation
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✗
macOS
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓
Windows
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓
Linux
Clipchamp✗
Lightworks✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Clipchamp✓
Lightworks✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Clipchamp

4 total
  • OneDrive
  • Xbox
  • GIPHY
  • Storyblocks
Independently observed

Lightworks

4 total
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • NewBlue Titler Pro
  • NewBlue TotalFX
Independently observed
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Clipchamp or Lightworks: which one depends on you

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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.