Video editing · Pricing
How much does Lightworks cost?
Short answer
Lightworks has a free plan (1080p export, full timeline editing). Paid plans: Create $20 / mo, Pro $35 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Full HD 1080p export |
| Create | $20 / mo | $20 / mo | 4K export; annual and perpetual options not captured |
| Pro | $35 / mo | $35 / mo | 8K, 10-bit, HDR |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is Lightworks free?
Yes: 1080p export, full timeline editing. Paid plans start at $20 / mo.
What does Lightworks cost in the first year?
From $240 on Create to $420 on Pro.
| Plan | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Create | $240 |
| Pro | $420 |
How does Lightworks pricing compare?
Lightworks has the 5th-lowest entry price of 6 video editors priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| Kdenlive | Free | $0 |
| Shotcut | Free | $0 |
| Wondershare Filmora | $49.99 / yr | $49.99 |
| CapCut | $12.49 / mo | $149.88 |
| Lightworks | $20 / mo | $240 |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $22.99 / mo | $275.88 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Lightworks pricing | lwks.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare