Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
HitFilm
Lightworks
Expert Rating
★ 4.5 / 5.0
★ 4.5 / 5.0
Category
creative
creative
Current Version
2026.1
2026.1.0
License
Proprietary
Freemium
OS Support
Windows, macOS
Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium ($20/mo Creative, $35/mo Pro)