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Lightworks vs. Plot Storyboard Creator

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Lightworks
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Lightworks is a video editing tool from LWKS, including dynamic video and audio editing, vibrant colour, visual effects, and sharing features.N/A
Plot
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Plot from Modio is online tool used to create storyboards for video. Users can write a script, add visuals and collaborate with a team on the platform.
$9.99
per month
Pricing
LightworksPlot Storyboard Creator
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Solo
$9.99
per month
Pro
$14.99
per month
Business
$19.99
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LightworksPlot
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
LightworksPlot Storyboard Creator
Considered Both Products
Lightworks
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Lightworks
iMovie is a great tool for Mac users and provides a lot of simple drag/drop elements with video editing. However, it is incredibly restrictive if you want to customize your video. With Lightworks, I can easily add text on a screen, captions, transitions, change the framerate …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Lightworks
Adobe is a great tool that is very competitive and I still use it depending on what PC I have on hand and how fast the job needs to get done but I selected Lightwork because I think that it is less complicated to browse and was able to learn the shortcuts fast, making my time …
Plot
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Plot
Plotagon is easy to use but the characters and animation need enhancement. Plot Generator produces great ideas and scripts but they are not unique to individual projects. With The Plot Storyboard, you have control to create an organic project with better-animated characters.
Best Alternatives
LightworksPlot Storyboard Creator
Small Businesses
iMovie
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
iMovie
iMovie
Score 10.0 out of 10
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Vyond
Vyond
Score 8.7 out of 10
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
LightworksPlot Storyboard Creator
Likelihood to Recommend
9.8
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
LightworksPlot Storyboard Creator
Likelihood to Recommend
It's best for editors that are beginning their career due to the easy way to learn this. However, you have to buy the license to be able to use and learn all of these great features. I can't seem to find scenarios where it would not be appropriate, this is an excellent, easy tool to work with.
Verified User
Anonymous
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If you are in a creative studio that creates video in scale, then this is an excellent tool for quickly and easily creating minimal viable product storyboards for collaboration, perhaps even with non-creatives. However, if you are looking for a Story Board software with all the bells and whistles you could possibly want or with a bunch of additional features that you might need in a more cinematic context, then this tool may be too simple for your needs.
Zach Yokum | TrustRadius Reviewer
Zach Yokum
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
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Pros
  • Drag and drop all videos easily.
  • Easy to split videos and strip.
  • You can work with multiple sequences.
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  • Simple to use.
  • Clean interface.
  • Easy to share with collaborators.
Zach Yokum | TrustRadius Reviewer
Zach Yokum
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
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Cons
  • I have had it crash on me while using; thought content is saved
  • The user interface could be updated/modernized
  • Hot-keys commands are not always intuitive
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • More customization options.
  • More integrations with other creative software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud products).
  • Different pricing structures.
Zach Yokum | TrustRadius Reviewer
Zach Yokum
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
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Alternatives Considered
iMovie is a great tool for Mac users and provides a lot of simple drag/drop elements with video editing. However, it is incredibly restrictive if you want to customize your video. With Lightworks, I can easily add text on a screen, captions, transitions, change the framerate and more. No matter the video project, I have been able to find a solution using Lightworks.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Plotagon is easy to use but the characters and animation need enhancement. Plot Generator produces great ideas and scripts but they are not unique to individual projects. With The Plot Storyboard, you have control to create an organic project with better-animated characters
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • It has helped us create more video content that we had not been able to do in the past
  • Given that we can use the free version in almost every situation, there has been no direct cost to use
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • Creative team is able to share project briefs with clients faster.
  • Non-creative collaborators are not intimidated by a complex interface.
  • Pricing is affordable.
Zach Yokum | TrustRadius Reviewer
Zach Yokum
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
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