Comparison

Lightworks vs WeVideo

On the evidence we track, Lightworks leads this comparison with a composite score of 46/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Lightworks46
WeVideo40
Score
Vioscale score
Lightworks46 / 100low · 40%
WeVideo40 / 100low · 9%
Pricing
Free tier
Lightworks
WeVideo
Model
Lightworksfreemium
WeVideo
Price level
Lightworkslow
WeVideo
Transparent
Lightworks
WeVideo
Integrations
Count
Lightworks4
WeVideo6
Security
Gdpr
Lightworks
WeVideo

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Lightworks

Leader

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

WeVideo

A cloud-based video editing tool that enables users to create, share, and collaborate on video projects with built-in interactive elements like quizzes and polls, plus real-time teamwork and audience engagement analytics.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Lightworks

Leader
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 ↗

WeVideo

Pricing not documented yet.

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Lightworks
WeVideo
macOS
Lightworks
WeVideo
Windows
Lightworks
WeVideo
Linux
Lightworks
WeVideo
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Lightworks
WeVideo

Integrations

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

Lightworks

Leader
4 total
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • NewBlue Titler Pro
  • NewBlue TotalFX
Independently observed

WeVideo

6 total
  • Canvas
  • Panopto
  • Google Workspace
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Boclips
  • YouTube
Independently observed

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