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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
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Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Star Rating
(317)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.99 1 license Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Lightworks excels in clip editing with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize precise editing capabilities. In contrast, Wondershare Filmora, while still strong, does not match this level of performance in clip editing.
  • Reviewers mention that Wondershare Filmora offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.2, which is significantly higher than Lightworks' score of 6.3. This makes Filmora a more accessible option for beginners or those looking for a straightforward editing experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Lightworks has a robust audio mixing feature, scoring 8.6, which is particularly beneficial for users focused on sound quality. However, Filmora's audio capabilities are not as highly rated, indicating a potential gap for audio-centric projects.
  • Users on G2 report that Wondershare Filmora provides a more comprehensive support system, with a quality of support score of 8.5 compared to Lightworks' 7.2. This suggests that Filmora users may have a better experience when seeking assistance or troubleshooting issues.
  • Reviewers mention that Lightworks has a strong performance in text animation and titles and captions, both scoring 8.6 and 8.8 respectively, which appeals to users looking to create visually engaging content. Filmora, while offering these features, does not achieve the same level of satisfaction among users.
  • Users say that Wondershare Filmora's ease of setup, rated at 8.7, is a significant advantage for those who want to get started quickly without a steep learning curve, whereas Lightworks lacks a comparable setup experience, which may deter some potential users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightworks
No pricing available
Wondershare Filmora
Education
$19.99
1 license Per Month
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Free Trial
Lightworks
No trial information available
Wondershare Filmora
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.1
25
8.9
258
Ease of Use
6.3
25
9.2
261
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
44
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
28
Quality of Support
7.2
20
8.4
234
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
27
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
25
8.4
249
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.3
489
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
8.7
52
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.4
20
Feature Not Available
7.6
18
Video Content CreationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
7.3
114
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
8
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
10
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.0
10
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightworks
Lightworks
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Lightworks and Wondershare Filmora are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Lightworks
Lightworks has no unique categories
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is categorized as Video Content Creation
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%
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.9%
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%
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Education Management
7.2%
Computer Software
7.2%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Other
59.2%
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...

Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bahareh J.
BJ
Bahareh J.
Verified User in Entertainment

It makes everything really easy. everything is available for you. There are also lots of templates that gives you new ideas and make your work more creative. The process of editing is also easy. You start with basics and in each field you can add different...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Frank S.
FS
Frank S.
Verified User in Accounting

It offers free download software and free features but once you have a single got editing to export it charges you. In other words it is a complete deception. Very sneeky marketing. I say good bye to your stupid software!!!

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Lightworks
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Wondershare Filmora
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Discussions
Lightworks
Lightworks Discussions
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Lightworks has no discussions with answers
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora Discussions
Which is better Filmora 9 or Filmora pro?
4 comments
KAUSHAL S.
KS
Filmora Pro is the better one as it has the extra features and toolsRead more
Can Any One Ration of Video Profiles??
2 comments
Ramakrishnudu K.
RK
It seems like the text provided is "NA," which doesn't provide enough context or content for translation. If "NA" is an abbreviation or part of a larger...Read more
Is it possible to add more transition effects?
2 comments
Excel r.
ER
Yes you can download more transition online in filmora online downloads. Read more