Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
Blender
Lightworks
Expert Rating
★ 4.9 / 5.0
★ 4.5 / 5.0
Category
creative
creative
Current Version
5.2.3
2026.1.0
License
Open Source
Freemium
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing Model
Free
Freemium ($20/mo Creative, $35/mo Pro)