Lightworks Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
Lightworks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month (Create) and go up to $23.99/month.
Lightworks costs Free to $23.99 per month as of May 2026, with 3 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Create at $9.99/month, and Pro at $23.99/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Lightworks offers 3 pricing tiers: Free, Create, Pro. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Create at $9.99/month, Pro at $23.99/month.
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 $23.99/month. The Free plan is free. The Create plan costs $9.99/month. The Pro plan costs $23.99/month.
This pricing was last verified in January 1, 1970.
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 $9.99/month for 1080p and Pro at $23.99/month for 4K and advanced effects.
How Lightworks Pricing Compares
Compare Lightworks pricing against top alternatives in Video Editing.
All Lightworks Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — |
| Create | $9.99 /month | $7.99 /yearSave 20% | — |
| Pro | $23.99 /month | $19.99 /yearSave 17% | — |
View all features by plan
Free
- 720p MP4 export to YouTube/Vimeo
- Multi-cam editing
- Basic editing tools
- No time limit
- No watermark on free tier
Create
- 1080p export
- Background rendering
- Advanced titling
- All Create-tier effects
- Direct YouTube/Vimeo upload
Pro
- 4K export
- Boris FX titles
- Advanced VFX
- Premium audio plugins
- Hardware H.264 encoding
- Priority support
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Compare pricingHow Lightworks Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lightworks | Free | $23.99/month |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $19.99/month | $34.49/month |
| CapCut | Free | $9.99/month |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free | $295/month |
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| Shotcut | Custom | Custom |
Lightworks Pricing FAQ
01 How much does Lightworks cost per month?
Lightworks is $0/month for Free (720p), $9.99/month for Create (1080p), and $23.99/month for Pro (4K + Boris FX). Annual plans drop to $7.99 and $19.99/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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