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Lightworks vs iMovie Comparison (2026)

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Lightworks

iMovie

Overview

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.

iMovie is a video-making software that helps businesses of all sizes browse clips and create videos. Administrators can utilize built-in templates to share custom trailers across various social media platforms and websites.

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

Pricing

Starting from

49.99

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.2

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

65%

would recommend this app

4.5

428

260

123

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

74%

would recommend this app

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

Pros

“This allows me to start editing a file on my iPad, I can edit it later on my iPhone when I'm on the go, and then I can finish it off and export it off of my Mac.”

Cooper B.

Direector of Media Ministries

“I can add music, templates, trim, add fonts, etc.”

K F.

Editor

“Using iMovie really allows for any of our team members to do these minor edits for quick and simple videos.”

Andrew Y.

Technical Support Manager

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

Cons

“The compression isn't the best. If the movie is long or has a lot of data it's very hard to save it or send it out. And it will take up a ton of storage on your phone or computer.”

K F.

Editor

“The output quality has always been subpar for me, whether that be on desktop or on mobile, the final cut of the movie is always not the greatest of quality.”

Parker S.

CEO

“I do not like that it doesn't keep up with the sound effect or text trends, and exporting feature isn't as fast.”

Kennedy P.

Licensed Master Esthetician