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# DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**DaVinci Resolve** [

4.7/5(221)

](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews#reviews)

**Lightworks** [

3.6/5(31)

](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**DaVinci Resolve**
No pricing available

**Lightworks**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**DaVinci Resolve**
\<1 month

Based on 13 responses

**Lightworks**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**DaVinci Resolve**
4 months

Based on 13 responses

**Lightworks**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**DaVinci Resolve**
$$$$$

**Lightworks**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**DaVinci Resolve**
Not enough reviews yet

**Lightworks**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**DaVinci Resolve**
[
High Quality (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1417324&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Free Features (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1417464&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1417303&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Navigation Difficulty (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2097592&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Lightworks**
[
Presentation Skills (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2139338&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Screen Recording (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2139354&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Deficiency (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2139310&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Selection (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2139325&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**DaVinci Resolve**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d6021e1f6253f85ed0eb22a67eb101b/adobe-photoshop.png "Product Avatar Image")

Photoshop

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_38405739f37dc18770261add15b4604c/avid-pro-tools.png "Product Avatar Image")

Avid Pro Tools

](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8456bfe61e82833122371b45d47556f7/dehancer.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dehancer

](https://www.g2.com/products/dehancer/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b60571fe5f3e6f24e18597df804a1934/handbrake.png "Product Avatar Image")

Handbrake

](https://www.g2.com/products/handbrake/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/integrations)

**Lightworks**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**DaVinci Resolve**
 ![DaVinci Resolve screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/30694/DavinciResolve_screenshot1.png)

**Lightworks**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**DaVinci Resolve**

9.3

9.3183

**Lightworks**

7.2

7.227

Ease of Use

**DaVinci Resolve**

7.8

7.8185

**Lightworks**

6.4

6.427

Ease of Setup

**DaVinci Resolve**

8.4

8.447

**Lightworks**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**DaVinci Resolve**

8.0

8.018

**Lightworks**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**DaVinci Resolve**

8.2

8.2141

**Lightworks**

7.2

7.220

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**DaVinci Resolve**

8.9

8.916

**Lightworks**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**DaVinci Resolve**

9.5

9.5176

**Lightworks**

6.1

6.127

Features

Video Editing[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

61

Not enough data

Editing

Audio Mixing

8.9(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Transcription

7.8(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Text Animation

8.7(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Time Mapping

8.6(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Overlays and Watermarks

9.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Clip Editing

9.3(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Titles and Captions

9.0(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Operating System

9.2(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

9.2(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Team Review

8.4(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

7.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Video Editing

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Stabilization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Motion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animations & Transitions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speed Adjustment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split/Merge

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Grading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports HD Resolution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Video[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![DaVinci Resolve](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3e3a8911282e18242e986b2fa31ab90e/davinci-resolve.png "DaVinci Resolve")](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews)

DaVinci Resolve

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

80.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

15.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.7%

[![Lightworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566596/lightworks.svg "Lightworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews)

Lightworks

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

79.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

10.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

80.4%

79.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

15.9%

10.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

3.7%

10.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![DaVinci Resolve](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3e3a8911282e18242e986b2fa31ab90e/davinci-resolve.png "DaVinci Resolve")](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews)
DaVinci Resolve

Media Production

20.1%

Marketing and Advertising

12.1%

Entertainment

8.9%

Motion Pictures and Film

7.5%

Computer Software

6.5%

Other

44.9%

[![Lightworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566596/lightworks.svg "Lightworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews)
Lightworks

Marketing and Advertising

13.8%

Broadcast Media

10.3%

Media Production

10.3%

Plastics

6.9%

Animation

3.4%

Other

55.2%

FAQs

## DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks?

DaVinci Resolve stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction, broader feature set, and stronger support, while Lightworks is favored for its workflow organization and ease of use for educational content.

| [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews) | [Lightworks](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (221 reviews) | 3.6/5 (31 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.4 | — |
| 8.2 | 7.2 |
| High Quality (7 all-time mentions) | Workflow Organization (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks compare?

DaVinci Resolve is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **DaVinci Resolve:** Reviewers consistently highlight the value of the free version and the affordability of the one-time paid Studio version, noting that advanced features are accessible without a subscription.
- **Lightworks:** Reviewers appreciate the availability of a free version but mention that the paid version is required for more advanced editing tools, with some noting a significant difference between free and paid capabilities.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers cite DaVinci Resolve's comprehensive free feature set and lack of subscription as reasons for switching from other paid editors.

### What are the best alternatives to DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks?

The best alternatives to DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks are Premiere Pro, Camtasia, and Wondershare Filmora.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews) | 4.7/5 (221 reviews) | Small-Business | Free version praised, one-time paid option | High Quality (7 all-time mentions) |
| [Lightworks](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews) | 3.6/5 (31 reviews) | Small-Business | Free version available, paid unlocks advanced tools | Workflow Organization (recent reviews) |
| [Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1676 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Professional-grade editing tools (recent reviews) |
| [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1764 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and screen recording (recent reviews) |
| [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) | 4.4/5 (612 reviews) | Small-Business | — | User-friendly interface (recent reviews) |

### Which Video Editing features should I prioritize when comparing DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks?

Buyers should prioritize color grading, audio editing, workflow efficiency, learning curve, and collaboration features when comparing DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks.

- **Color Grading:** DaVinci Resolve is cited for industry-leading color grading tools (7 all-time mentions for high quality), while Lightworks is noted for basic color correction but not advanced grading.
- **Audio Editing:** DaVinci Resolve offers robust audio post-production (Fairlight), with reviewers highlighting its comprehensive audio tools; Lightworks provides basic audio controls.
- **Workflow Efficiency:** DaVinci Resolve is praised for integrating editing, color, audio, and effects in one platform (5 all-time mentions for video editing); Lightworks is favored for organized timelines and multi-track editing (recent reviews).
- **Learning Curve:** DaVinci Resolve has a steeper learning curve (5 all-time mentions), while Lightworks is described as easier to pick up for basic editing but still requires initial learning.
- **Collaboration:** DaVinci Resolve supports team collaboration (2 all-time mentions), enabling multiple users to work on the same project; Lightworks does not have recent reviewer-cited collaboration features.

### What are the pros and cons of DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks?

DaVinci Resolve's headline strength is its comprehensive professional feature set, while Lightworks is favored for workflow organization and ease of use for educational content.

- **DaVinci Resolve strengths:** High quality (7 all-time mentions), free features (6), ease of use (5), video editing (5), video creation (4), AI excellence (2), intuitive interface (2), team collaboration (2), user-friendly (2), affordable (1).
- **DaVinci Resolve trade-offs:** Learning curve (5 all-time mentions), navigation difficulty (3), feature limitations in free version (2), slow rendering on lower-end hardware (2), audio issues (1).
- **Lightworks strengths:** Workflow organization and multi-track editing (recent reviews), user-friendly for educational content, speedy creation, work simplification.
- **Lightworks trade-offs:** Feature deficiency (1 all-time mention), limited selection (1), interface can be confusing, advanced features require paid version, some stability and export limitations in free version.

### Is DaVinci Resolve or Lightworks better for small businesses?

DaVinci Resolve is the better fit for small businesses, with higher reviewer satisfaction and a strong small-business segment presence.

- **DaVinci Resolve:** Small-Business segment; reviewers highlight the value of the free version, professional features, and cost-effectiveness for small teams.
- **Lightworks:** Small-Business segment; reviewers note ease of use for educational and content creation purposes, but mention limitations in advanced features and export options for the free version.

### Which Video Editing platform has better integrations?

DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations for either product.

- **DaVinci Resolve:** Reviewers mention integrations with Fusion and external plugins for advanced editing, but no third-party tool is cited in recent reviews.
- **Lightworks:** Reviewers note compatibility with third-party plugins and software, but no specific third-party integration is cited in recent reviews.

### How do DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks compare on customer support?

DaVinci Resolve leads Lightworks on Quality of Support by a full point (8.2 vs 7.2), a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **DaVinci Resolve:** Reviewers frequently praise responsive support, extensive tutorials, and a strong user community, with several citing excellent customer care and training resources.
- **Lightworks:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful, with positive experiences for license activation and setup, but also mention limited support for the free version and some unresolved issues.

### Which is easier to implement, DaVinci Resolve or Lightworks?

DaVinci Resolve leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 8.4, while Lightworks lacks a comparable score, but both products are described as straightforward to implement by reviewers.

- **DaVinci Resolve:** Reviewers describe the setup process as user-friendly, with step-by-step guidance and quick onboarding, though some note a learning curve for advanced features.
- **Lightworks:** Reviewers mention that implementation is easy for basic editing and content creation, with a practical workflow and minimal setup required for regular use.

Alternatives

**DaVinci Resolve Alternatives**

 ![Camtasia](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/691b8188fdac85e0b777d9f2b4954221/camtasia.svg "Camtasia")

[
Camtasia
](/products/camtasia/reviews)

 ![Adobe Premiere Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fef48d66090370721bec741a51b26905/adobe-premiere-pro.svg "Adobe Premiere Pro")

[
Premiere Pro
](/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews)

 ![Wondershare Filmora](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e59f13186f6a602be16ee7e0aaeec210/wondershare-filmora.svg "Wondershare Filmora")

[
Wondershare Filmora
](/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews)

 ![iMovie](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dd3e0cf91df3d969a0c2ee084670c7d4/imovie.png "iMovie")

[
iMovie
](/products/imovie/reviews)

**Lightworks Alternatives**

 ![Adobe Premiere Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fef48d66090370721bec741a51b26905/adobe-premiere-pro.svg "Adobe Premiere Pro")

[
Premiere Pro
](/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews)

 ![Wondershare Filmora](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e59f13186f6a602be16ee7e0aaeec210/wondershare-filmora.svg "Wondershare Filmora")

[
Wondershare Filmora
](/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews)

 ![iMovie](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dd3e0cf91df3d969a0c2ee084670c7d4/imovie.png "iMovie")

[
iMovie
](/products/imovie/reviews)

 ![Final Cut Pro X](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4a576d5c7bcfaf295d90f76bd41028c2/final-cut-pro-x.jpg "Final Cut Pro X")

[
Final Cut Pro X
](/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews)

## DaVinci Resolve vs Lightworks

- Reviewers felt that DaVinci Resolve meets the needs of their business better than Lightworks.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that DaVinci Resolve is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of DaVinci Resolve over Lightworks.