Let’s have a side-by-side comparison of iMovie vs KineMaster vs Lightworks to find out which one is better. This software comparison between iMovie and KineMaster and Lightworks is based on genuine user reviews. Compare software prices, features, support, ease of use, and user reviews to make the best choice between these, and decide whether iMovie or KineMaster or Lightworks fits your business.
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13 Ratings & 13 Reviews
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15 Ratings & 12 Reviews
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Free Trial
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Pros & Cons
Pros
As an animation student, iMovie has been my go-to. It has excellent video editin...Read more - Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
iMovie is a strong editing software. I haven't used all its features yet, but so...Read more - Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
KineMaster offers a seamless and user friendly editing experience. It helped me ...Read more - Shweta bisht Feb 11, 2025
I use KineMaster and found it very interesting while editing videos. The interfa...Read more - Aman kumar Feb 07, 2025
As someone with over 15 years in video editing, Lightworks has been a great opti...Read more - Premlata Aug 21, 2024
Lightworks has been great for editing multi-cam footage. I can easily sync and e...Read more - Nisha Singh Aug 19, 2024
Cons
It's only good for Mac users, so if you're on Windows, it's not recommended. Lim...Read more - Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
It's hard to use and feels like it's made for programmers, not regular users. - Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
I can’t find any cons in KineMaster. - Shweta bisht Feb 11, 2025
The disadvantage of KineMaster is that the free version has a watermark which mi...Read more - Aman kumar Feb 07, 2025
One thing to note is that the software can be a bit overwhelming at first. It to...Read more - Premlata Aug 21, 2024
The initial setup and learning phase were a bit tricky for me. Some features fel...Read more - Nisha Singh Aug 19, 2024
Reviews
Verified customer reviews
Great for Video Editing
Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
iMovie Has Potential
Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
Best for Mobile Video Editing
Shweta bisht Feb 11, 2025
Powerful Editing Tools but Needs More Features in Free Version!
Aman kumar Feb 07, 2025
Lightworks: All in one platform for Professional-Grade Editing
Premlata Aug 21, 2024
Lightworks: Perfect for Multi-Cam and Social Media Content
Nisha Singh Aug 19, 2024
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Best Use for
Business Size:
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Business Type:
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Individual
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Individual
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Individual
Industries:
All Industries
All Industries
All Industries
Features
Basic Editing Tools / Timeline Editing
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Trim, Crop & Resize
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Trim, Crop & Resize
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Trim, Crop & Resize
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Color Correction & Enhancement
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Advanced Editing Tools
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Duplicate Detection
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Duplicate Detection
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Duplicate Detection
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Audio Editing Tools
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Image Editing Tools
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
File Storage and Management
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
AI Video Creator / Editor
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
Collaboration & Sharing
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Third-Party Integrations
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Third-Party Integrations
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Third-Party Integrations
Gallery
Specifications
Deployment
Web based
On Premises
Web based
On Premises
Web based
On Premises
Device Supported
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Supported Platforms
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Languages support
English English English Compliance Regulations:
COPPA
HIPAA
CCPA
CPRA
ECPA
COPPA
HIPAA
CCPA
CPRA
ECPA
COPPA
HIPAA
CCPA
CPRA
ECPA
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