Lightworks Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
Lightworks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.99/month (Create) and go up to $27.99/month.
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Lightworks costs Free to $27.99 per month as of May 2026, with 3 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Create at $13.99/month, and Pro at $27.99/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
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- Free tier: Yes
Lightworks offers 3 pricing tiers: Free, Create, Pro. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Create at $13.99/user/month, Pro at $27.99/user/month. The Create plan is editors seeking advanced features and flexibility at a low price.
Compared to other video editing software, Lightworks is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
How much does Lightworks cost?
Lightworks Pricing Overview
Lightworks has 3 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $27.99/month. The Free plan is free and is best for beginners or those who want to try lightworks for an unlimited period. The Create plan costs $13.99/month, best for editors seeking advanced features and flexibility at a low price. The Pro plan costs $27.99/month, best for film and broadcast professionals seeking comprehensive tools and maximum versatility.
This pricing was last verified in May 7, 2026 from 1 independent sources.
Lightworks is a Hollywood-pedigree non-linear video editor (used on Pulp Fiction, The Wolf of Wall Street) with a fully featured free tier and two paid plans: Create at $11.66/month for 1080p and Pro at $23.99/month for 4K and advanced effects.
How Lightworks Pricing Compares
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All Lightworks Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Beginners or those who want to try Lightworks for an unlimited period |
| What's included at Free Best for: Beginners or those who want to try Lightworks for an unlimited period
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| Create | $13.99 /user/month | $11.66 /user/yearSave 17% | Editors seeking advanced features and flexibility at a low price |
| What's included at Create Best for: Editors seeking advanced features and flexibility at a low price
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| Pro | $27.99 /user/month | $23.32 /user/yearSave 17% | Film and broadcast professionals seeking comprehensive tools and maximum versatility |
| What's included at Pro Best for: Film and broadcast professionals seeking comprehensive tools and maximum versatility
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View all features by plan (compare side-by-side)
Free
- 720p HD export
- Timeline editing
- Automatic saving
- Advanced transitions
- Simple VFX
- No watermark
- MP4 export only
- 1 active cloud integration
Create
- Up to 4K video export
- Social media presets (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat)
- NewBlue Titler Pro / Advanced titles
- Native Quick Audio FX & Audio FX
- BRaw clip settings
- Cloud upload
- Proxy editing up to 1080p (low/medium/high quality)
- YCbCr video scope
Pro
- Up to 8K export
- Advanced 10-bit pipeline (decode and encode)
- Apple ProRes encode
- OpenFX compatibility & TotalFX upgrade
- 3rd party audio plugins (AU, VST, LADSPA)
- DAW workstation
- Interchange formats (AAF, XML, OMF, EDL)
- Custom output formats & subtitles
- RED R3D clip settings
- In-edit video quality control
- Cloud export/upload
- DVD and Blu-ray targets
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|---|---|---|
| Lightworks | Free | $27.99/month |
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| CapCut | Free | $9.99/month |
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Lightworks Pricing FAQ
01 How much does Lightworks cost per month?
Lightworks is $0/month for Free (720p), $11.66/month for Create (1080p), and $23.99/month for Pro (4K + Boris FX). Annual plans drop to $7.99 and $23.32/month respectively.
02 Is the free version of Lightworks watermarked?
No. Lightworks Free has no watermark. The main limitation is 720p export resolution and a smaller set of export options compared to Create or Pro.
03 Can I cancel Lightworks anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscriptions cancel anytime. Annual plans run for 12 months from purchase. There is no auto-renewal lock-in beyond the chosen billing cycle.
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