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Lightworks vs WeVideo
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
WeVideo
Turn passive viewers into active learners with video. Try WeVideo's video learning platform today and unlock powerful editing, interactivity, & analytics tools.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.wevideo.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: Free plan at $0: 5 minutes of publish time per month, 1 GB cloud storage, maximum 480p resolution.
- 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: USD. Power $9.99/month monthly or $59.88/year. Unlimited $15.99 monthly or $95.88/year. Professional $39.99 monthly or $239.88/year. Business $73.99 monthly or $443.88/year. Creator $240/year and Teams $624/year (billed annually). Enterprise by contacting sales.
- 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: Not stated explicitly; the free tier links to a signup page.
- 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. The page lists 'No WeVideo watermark' as a feature but does not show which plans include it.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated.
- B: Data is processed in the U.S.; EU data residency may be offered. AI features process uploaded media and prompts; personal data is not used to train AI models. Free or trial accounts have uploaded content and projects deleted after the service expires or four months of inactivity. General retention for uploaded content is not stated.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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