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DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks Comparison (2026)

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DaVinci Resolve

Lightworks

Overview

DaVinci Resolve is a video editing software that helps editors, colorists, and VFX artists collaborate on post-production processes, such as 8K editing, color correction, and audio editing. The source tape tool lets staff members review, select, and add shots from multiple clips into a single tape.

Lightworks is an on-premise video editing software, which helps businesses create and deliver video content across different platforms such as Facebook, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

295

One-time payment

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

49.99

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

273

225

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

89%

would recommend this app

4.2

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

65%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I left the programs that I used before and relied on them completely, not only because of the color correction, which is the monster in it, but because for me it remained a complete production studio on my desk.”

Eslam A.

Marketing Business Manager

“It allowed me to achieve image and sound quality that I imagined was far away, and it made the workflow very easy for me.”

Eslam A.

Marketing Business Manager

“The customer support gives a large tutorial library that does require a lengthy learning period, while the value for money is also excellent, there is a free version that is easily uploaded, or the Davinci Studio which gives you more fancy features at a one time payment of around $500 all upgrades after are free.”

Briannah H.

Digital content creator.

Pros

“The software does what I need, trimming, adjusting audio, cutting video segments, with a low learning curve for somebody with almost no experience in video editing.”

Carlos N.

Statistician

Cons

“The thing that bothers me the most about it is the learning curve, especially for those who come from programs that work with a layered system.”

Eslam A.

Marketing Business Manager

“It can be difficult to insert or upload footage without a watermark”

Mitch J.

Supervisor

“Sometimes lags too much and slows editing process”

Nishant N.

Photographer and Videographer

Cons

“It can be difficult at first to find out how to do certain things, such as cuts or dissolves. Although there are plenty of tutorial videos on the Lightworks website, if you don't know the right term for the type of edit you want to achieve, it can be difficult to find the right video.”

Kris M.

SMM