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Lightworks vs Vimeo
Both do 1 of the same video tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Lightworks
Lightworks is the Emmy-winning video editor behind Hollywood classics, free to download on Windows, macOS and Linux. Import, edit, grade and deliver in one app.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit lwks.comB
Vimeo
The video platform trusted by 287 million creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Everything you need to create, manage, and share stunning videos.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit vimeo.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free plan (listed as free forever): export up to 1080p, 1 cloud provider at a time, 720p low-quality H.264 proxies, YouTube and Vimeo presets, MP4 media files only.
- B: Anyone can share unlimited public videos on Vimeo for free. The page says: “Anyone can now share unlimited public videos on Vimeo for free.”
- Paid plan
- A: Create (4K export, BRAW and ProRes decode) and Pro (8K export, 10-bit, HDR) are offered monthly, yearly or one-time. Prices are not shown on the page read; it says prices are in USD, GBP and EUR before sales tax.
- B: Vimeo offers paid plans, which can be viewed by selecting 'See plans'. The page says: “See our plans.”
- Signup
- A: Not stated. The page links to Sign In and My Account but does not say whether the free download needs an account.
- B: Users can join for free, which implies a signup process. The page says: “Upgrade Join for free.”
- Watermark
- A: The page says files created with Lightworks are free from overlays or watermarks. Watermarked Pond5 stock footage can be imported and bought at export.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated.
- B: Vimeo provides a platform to upload, manage, and share videos. The page says: “Vimeo’s intuitive platform makes it easy to upload, manage, and share your videos with complete control over privacy and distribution.”
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01 (Lightworks) and 2026-11-04 (Vimeo). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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- Only Vimeo: Screen recorder
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