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At a Glance
Lightworks
Lightworks
Star Rating
(29)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lightworks
iMovie
iMovie
Star Rating
(545)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iMovie
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that iMovie excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite among beginners. In contrast, Lightworks has a lower ease of use rating at 6.3, which some reviewers mention can be challenging for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that iMovie's clip editing features are robust, scoring 8.9, allowing for seamless transitions and effects. Lightworks, while offering professional-grade editing tools, received a lower score in this area, indicating that some users find it less intuitive.
  • G2 users highlight iMovie's strong audio mixing capabilities with a score of 7.2, which many find sufficient for basic projects. Lightworks, however, has not been rated as highly in this area, leading some users to express disappointment in its audio features.
  • Users on G2 report that iMovie's titles and captions feature is user-friendly, scoring 8.1, which is beneficial for those looking to add text easily. Lightworks, while offering more advanced options, received a lower score, suggesting that users may find it less accessible for quick edits.
  • Reviewers mention that iMovie's overall support quality is rated at 8.3, with many users appreciating the available resources and community help. In contrast, Lightworks has a lower support rating of 7.2, with some users expressing frustration over the responsiveness of support services.
  • Users say that iMovie's platform compatibility is rated at 8.2, making it a reliable choice for Mac users. Lightworks, while compatible with multiple operating systems, received a similar score, but some users report occasional issues with performance on certain platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightworks
No pricing available
iMovie
No pricing available
Free Trial
Lightworks
No trial information available
iMovie
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.1
25
8.4
492
Ease of Use
6.3
25
8.9
498
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.4
39
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
36
Quality of Support
7.2
20
8.3
324
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
25
7.5
494
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.8
1,560
Editing
Not enough data
7.2
175
Not enough data
6.9
100
Not enough data
7.3
169
Not enough data
7.6
140
Not enough data
7.7
156
Not enough data
8.9
192
Not enough data
8.1
185
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
168
Not enough data
8.2
174
Not enough data
7.6
101
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightworks
Lightworks
iMovie
iMovie
Lightworks and iMovie are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Lightworks
Lightworks has no unique categories
iMovie
iMovie has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightworks
Lightworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
iMovie
iMovie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Lightworks
Lightworks
Media Production
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Broadcast Media
11.1%
Plastics
7.4%
Retail
3.7%
Other
55.6%
iMovie
iMovie
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
5.4%
Entertainment
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
5.0%
Other
71.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lightworks
Lightworks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephen N.
SN
Stephen N.
Verified User in Music

I am glad that a company is providing a software and its basic features for free. Not everyone can afford purchasing software for their work. The software even auto saves your work, which is pretty cool. It avoids much of my stress to constantly save my...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
GE
Verified User in Entertainment

I don't really get a sense of where my data is being stored. It's not intuitive what is happening to it and that makes me wary. If you have an assistant editor who knows it well, it's a non-issue. If you're on your own, though, it may take you some time to...

iMovie
iMovie
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jennifer C.
JC
Jennifer C.
Verified User in Computer Games

it's easy to understand, and start on using it fast, even if you're a first timer

Most Helpful Critical Review
KW
Kayla W.
Verified User in Education Management

It takes up SO much available memory that it's hard to get anything else done while it's open

Alternatives
Lightworks
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iMovie
iMovie Alternatives
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Discussions
Lightworks
Lightworks Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Lightworks has no discussions with answers
iMovie
iMovie Discussions
How to put text in image
4 comments
Jennie R.
JR
Putting in text is easiest with Titles, but you are limited to the styles iMovie gives you and the fonts they provide. If the Titles option works for you,...Read more
Is iMovie a paid app?
3 comments
Amey M.
AM
No, it comes with iOS on a Mac So it's free.Read more
Is iMovie completely free?
3 comments
Vivek P.
VP
Yes its completely FREE for Mac users. Read more