Lightworks AI Tools

by LWKS

Lightworks NLE with AI-assisted transcription + caption workflow.

TL;DR

Lightworks NLE with AI-assisted transcription + caption workflow.

Best for cross-platform indie editors who want a cheaper alternative to Premiere with AI captions. Pricing: free tier · Create subscription $9.99/mo · Pro $23.99/mo.

Category
Desktop apps
License
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Pricing
free tier · Create subscription $9.99/mo · Pro $23.99/mo
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux

What it is

Lightworks is a 30-year-old NLE relaunched with subscription tiers. Recent versions integrate AI transcription for captions + searchable timelines. Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Best for: Cross-platform indie editors who want a cheaper alternative to Premiere with AI captions.
Watch out for: Smaller plugin ecosystem; AI feature surface evolving.

Install / use

lwks.com

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

Lightworks AI Tools vs Whipscribe

FeatureLightworks AI ToolsWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
Pricingfree tier · Create subscription $9.99/mo · Pro $23.99/mofree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, API, MCP

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