# Page 2 | Adobe After Effects Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Adobe After Effects the right Animation solution for you? Explore 443 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/reviews --- Adobe After Effects 4.7 (443) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Adobe After Effects ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 443 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Inès I. Internal Communication Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Vos effets spéciaux pour pimper vos vidéos" January 24, 2026 4.0 Pros Un outil immanquable sur la suite adobe lorsqu'on fait du montage vidéo ! After effect comme indique son nom permet de réaliser des effets spéciaux qui peuvent après être intégré à Premier pro. Ce que j'adore c'est qu'on peut importer nos illustrations illustrator et les animer après sur after effect par exemple son logo ou une icon ! C'est la solution qui peut permettre de rendre votre vidéo plus dynamique et apporter une touche de fun ! Si vous avez également accès à adobe stock, vous pourrez y trouver plein de templates que vous pouvez personnaliser à vos couleurs ! Cons Attention ce n'est pas un outil facile d'utilisation. Il est nécessaire de se former à minima en regardant des tutos et des vidéos Review Source CT Chris T. Senior Creative Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Top Quality Motion Graphics and Animation software" February 28, 2025 5.0 After Effects takes time to learn, but it is worth putting in the hours. You are always learning new things and they are always trying to improve the workflow. Its is the go to programme for animation and motion graphics. Pros I use After Effects on a daily basis for animation and motion graphics. It has everything a creative needs to make professional animations and videos for social media or TV. The possibilities are endless and the amount of adds-on and plugins are very vast and enable you create stunning VFX and motion graphics. Cons The updates to After Effects can mean that you need to have a fast machine to be able to preview some complex clips. They keep making it better however you need to have a good machine to be able to keep up. Review Source JT James T. Art Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "After Effects is the key to great motion video. " October 28, 2024 5.0 Fantastic! After Effects has become the core of any audio video presentation! Pros The versatility. I like how easy it is to import footage and begin adding effects immediately Cons I wish there was greater alignment between After Effects and other Adobe products. Review Source JM Jon M. Motion Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All in one animation software" March 31, 2025 5.0 Pros After Effects allows creation of pretty and attractive animations. For this price, that’s normal, it provides many plugins that simplify the process Cons The learning curve is long, it takes a while to learn how to extremely use it Review Source AG Andrew G. CEO Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Extremely Powerful But Poor Performance Stiffles Creativity" October 16, 2024 4.0 Overall, despite the horrific performance, it's my go to for video editing as there simply isn't a better tool. Pros The pros are numerous. It might be the most powerful video editing tool available. There are many add-ons and mods available to simplify daily routine tasks and take animations to the next level. The user interface could use some work, but overall it's not that complicated once you get used to it. Cons The biggest problem is pre-renders in the timeline. One tiny adjustment and the entire timeline has to re-render and each time long form content has to re-render can take as long as an hour. Imagine waiting an hour for every edit to pre-render so you can see the result. Yeah, that makes After Effects almost unusable. It's so bad that I have to structure how I film and often break up renders into multiple projects otherwise I would never get anything done. Alternatives considered [Wwise](https://www.capterra.com/p/234948/Wwise/)[Ci Media Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002102/Ci-Media-Cloud/) Reason for choosing Adobe After Effects I have been using Adobe products since 1991. Review Source JAC John Angelo C. Video Editing Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why did I avoid this for so long?!" February 2, 2025 5.0 Adobe After Effects is a game-changer, I've been using Adobe Premiere Pro for 11 years and not touching Adobe After Effects because it looks hard but I decided to try and it's not that hard when you have knowledge in editing. Been using this for 2 years now and counting. Pros This software makes every editing idea, possible. Cons Need a powerful pc, my old pc can't keep up so I decided to get a new one. Review Source KW Keely W. Photographer Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "After Effects sets in motion" April 16, 2025 5.0 Pros I have used it sometimes in a simple way. It's complete for animations. While I use it, it gives me better results than products like Canva Cons It's not for beginners and requires some time to learn it. I spent months to understand the basic concepts and until now I cannot claim to be a pro Review Source JB Jatin B. Fashion Consultant Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overview about AE" February 4, 2026 4.0 For now on I'm gonna say it's very helpful for me and the use of AI it's excellent it's taking on the next level Pros Now they are adding there AI automation in the after Effects are very Affective and very easy to learn Cons It's now lagging more than ever since i was using it's take so much time to load the system and animations Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Communications Project Manager Wholesale Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A leader, but with room to improve" January 13, 2025 4.0 I love After Effects as a whole, but I do think there's room for improvement to match others in the industry. Pros After Effects is a feature-packed animation software that integrates seamlessly with the Adobe Creative Cloud workflow. It is a high-level professional tool that can create stunning animations in both 2D and 3D. Cons This program has the steepest learning curve of almost any product I've used in the 2D animation space. It is also a very beefy program that I do not recommend unless you are on strong hardware. Review Source RN Rumbani N. Creative Director Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Focused Swiss Army Knife of Video Work" January 22, 2025 5.0 AE has been a great tool in my Arsenal. VFX, Video Editing and grading in one app is still a tough combo o beat. Plus the templates available make it easier to use when in a bind. Pros The VFX capabilities of After Effects have been a game changer. Being able to edit video and apply color grades and do vfx work has set it apart from most of the competition. Cons AE eats up many machines for lunch when files get bulky. Review Source CM Carl M. Director of Visuals Media Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Take your visuals to the next level" February 18, 2025 4.0 Overall I will be using After Effects in my business because of the professionalism and exclusiveness the software recommending this app Pros I love the creative things you can create, and the plugins that make it extremely easy to do. I also love the quality of the image you get from the software. Cons The software is not the easiest to use. There are a lot of different features and there is no way of learning all of them, unless you do outside research. Review Source Leah G. Auto Detailer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "This is amazing… with patience. " September 25, 2024 5.0 Pros I LOVE the possibilities. Pretty much anything you imagine can be brought to live in living color. Cons Ease of use. I understand that this is a technical program with a serious learning curve but I do feel like some features could be a little easier to execute. Switched from [Final Cut Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233399/Final-Cut-Pro/) The animations you can make on after effects are not possible on FCPro Review Source JB Joel B. Art Director Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe After Effects is a must have for any serious filmmaker." July 1, 2024 5.0 Ae has been a blast to work with! It is so inspirational in that I can always create more and more sophisticated works. It allows me to evolve my work and I can grow as a visual artist. It is exciting to see what else I may create! I love this program! It makes you feel that there are limitless possibilities! Pros I love the level of detail with which you can manipulate each layer. Color is so critical in my film work and I need intense saturated color as well as subtle delicate realness, both of which are easy to achieve with the After Effects programing. It allows me to achieve an exquisite level of conformity between all scenes when I need them to relate and yet I can created dynamic contrasts when I need to illustrate a counter point. Ae really compliments my desired level of sophistication as a visual storyteller. Cons I tend to max out the programs memory capabilities even though my iMac has 25GB of memory available. I wish After Effects had more dedicated memory and could handle more computational abilities, so I didn't have to constantly save and or restart my mac to maintain workflow. Switched from [iMovie](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/) I wanted more flexibility and greater creative options along with more powerful computing and rendering. Review Source AW Alexander W. Senior staff engineer International Trade and Development Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Effets Visuels de Premier Ordre" September 17, 2024 5.0 Pros After Effects est mon outil de prédilection pour créer des graphismes animés et des effets visuels époustouflants. La gamme d'outils et la flexibilité sont incomparables pour n'importe quel projet de design. Cons Il est très gourmand en ressources, et le rendu peut être lent si vous n'avez pas une machine puissante. Review Source NO Nicolas O. Designer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unleashing Creativity" April 15, 2024 5.0 Pros After Effects boasts an incredible range of tools for motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing. It allows me to create anything I can imagine, from subtle animations to mind-blowing VFX. The vast library of third-party plugins extends After Effects' capabilities even further. I can find tools for specific tasks or unique effects, making my workflow more efficient and creative. Cons After Effects has a complex interface and a wealth of features. It can be overwhelming for beginners. However, there are plenty of tutorials and resources available to help you climb the learning curve. While powerful, After Effects can be demanding on your computer's resources. Complex projects might require a powerful machine for smooth editing and rendering. Review Source Samuel I. Founder and CEO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Effects Industry Standard Video Editing Tool." June 14, 2024 5.0 Adobe After Effects is the right software for all video editing needs. It gives us all the tools we need for creating industry standard videos for clients and promotional purpose. Pros Value for money. You can employ professionals for Gigs. Used for multiple editing purpose, animation. You can create effects or purchase effects online. Can extract and export audio. Cons Might consume RAM on your PC depending on your PC Specification. Not easy to use as Adobe Premiere Pro. Videos exported are large in size and needs to be compressed by other softwares. Alternatives considered [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/)[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Adobe After Effects Videos can be edited without limits. You can create effects and sell. Review Source LB Lucky B. Music producer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Adobe After effects" May 25, 2024 5.0 Adobe After Effects is a very special effect and video compositor and it has flexible motion graphics and visual effects it gives users more options and ideas and you can also search for tutorial to learn and see how powerful it is. best software for movie's and videos Pros It gives users a lot of features to create what ever they want from different types of movies like cartoons, horror, action, magic and many more Cons It's too manual for you to create what really satisfies you have to create a lot of layers Review Source MB Mohit B. Review of software Consumer Electronics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great tool for motion graphics" July 4, 2024 4.0 It is solving the issue of creating the videos with various video effects in small compositions. Pros I've been using this software since 2024. The best thing about it is its ability to combine and track different elements. Cons Sometimes it lags and stops working while rendering. Review Source MG Marcus G. Publicitário Graphic Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ótimo Software de Edição de Vídeos" July 5, 2024 5.0 Adoro utilizar o Adobe After Effects pois consigo produzir bem em minhas edições de vídeo e video motion Pros O que mais gosto no Adobe After Effects é a facilidade na edição de vídeos e aplicação de efeitos. Cons O que menos gostei no Adobe After Effects é não possuir efeitos de áudio com a mesma variedade dos efeitos de animação. Review Source OV Om V. vidoe editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "honest review about after effects" June 28, 2024 4.0 Pros it provides a great functioning you can change anything any setting compared to other software it also teaches you how to edit if you cick on start learning after effect Cons it is expensive not everyone can afford it Review Source Kingsley J. Graphics Designer Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Get your visuas to the next level, beyond your imagination with After Effects " April 12, 2024 5.0 Pros 1.Integration across most of all Adobe Creative Cloud applications. 2.Works with 1000+ plugins. 4.easy to use when trained 3.Industry-standard tools with advanced features. Cons 1.Adobe's subscription model can become costly over time. 2.Can be difficult to use without proper training 3.Requires professional training. Review Source RK Rohit K. Freelancer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing !!!!!!" October 25, 2023 5.0 Great !!!! It helped me a lot. Pros The Effects i can use any where i want are wonderful in this software even text animations are great and gives a nice toch to my project. Cons The cons are its only for editing purpose mainly in effects i tried colour grading in it but thats not too good in after effects or it may be i need to master it more. Review Source nD nick D. VFX artist Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Once a worthy king, now a bloated tyrant on its way to the guillotine." October 2, 2023 2.0 buggier every year, you are legally not allowed to use old versions, and having adobe threaten you with litigation for using a version you have a license for... it's upsetting and abusive. They raised prices on my 3 years in a row after going subscription, from 200 a month, to 400, and now 600 a month. I was able to stop them by complaining... which is just as insulting, because if the moment I threaten to stop using it, they give me a better price, means they're intentionally price-gouging. the poor teams, I've talked to them. they say "we're just a small team, we can't refactor the codebase or make a new program" meanwhile their company is raking in 15 billion a year. Now it's 1000 a month so I quit. some might say it's less... but to that I say, all their programs are 1000 yearly, as a bundle. let's say you just need photo editing, video editing, and visual effects? that's 1300 a month. it's a shameless upsell, where the programs are now so expensive, it costs your team a month or more of profits every year... for the "best value" offered (that same value used to be a perpetual license, which they revoked) Pros After effects is like an old friend to me... which makes me sad to say it's the last major effects program that uses layers. it's a digital version of film editing and effects, from overlays, to blending and merging and cutouts and transparent layers... it was great... those days are past now. still, if you can manage to get an old pre-subscription version, like CS6 or CS5, it'll do you just fine. yar har and a bottle of rum. Cons this poor, poor thing. it's like seeing an old friend with dementia. Now there are over 470 addons in this bloated mess, they hacked in multithreading, then removed it, then added it back worse 5 years later and acted like it was the first time, same with MP4 export, they advertise GPU usage, like it's special, but it has all of 5 effects that use the GPU.now, it can't even playback 1080p video reliably. it stores all previews uncompressed in RAM, so if you're editing 4k footage, 64 gigs of RAM will get you 2-5 seconds of playback at 10fps. absolute trash tier, because that's what you get when you take a program that only works on one core, then duplicate it to every core in an attempt to make it faster, while forgetting the UI shares a rendering core, so the UI now stutters and lags uncontrollably at anything above 2K footage (even phones these days can make 4K footage)TL;DR- every version is worse, post 2013, minus a single version in late 2014/early 2015, where the devs implemented many performance hacks. sadly, adobe has threatened users who use that version, and disallow use of any version except the newest, buggiest, slowest versions. a classic case of en\*\*\*\*ification- when it came time to make money, all development and new features ceased, and now the great new feature of this version is colored outlines on keyframes. yaaay. the shareholders clapped, at least. Review Source Carlos T. Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The After Effects of using Adobe After Effects " December 3, 2023 4.0 I lose time and forget my troubles when i use after effects. It draws you in and allows you to bring your imagination to life. I love it. Pros The ease of use stands out. Ifcourse there is a learning curve if youre new to the software, but thats to be expected. They have thousands of hours of instruction online from various instructors. Cons I honestly have nothing bad to say. At first, its a bit scary, but once you lern it..... youre golden ..... and addicted. Review Source Carlos Andres C. Instructor Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top-tier choice for professionals" September 15, 2023 4.0 I've found the software to be a blend of complexity and capability. While there's a learning curve involved, the array of features and tools it offers ensures a limitless scope for creativity. Its seamless integration with other Adobe products simplifies the workflow, saving me time and effort. Although occasional lags can be a hindrance, especially with heavier projects, the quality of output is second to none. The abundance of online tutorials also made the journey smoother. All in all, After Effects remains a top-tier choice for those aiming to produce professional-grade motion graphics and visual effects. Pros Seamless Integration with other Adobe Products and features.Familiar interface across Premiere and Audition.Quality output is one of the best in the market. Cons Lagging and slow depending on the hardware configuration.Multiple updates can introduce bugs at times when reliability is crucial. Review Source Similar Products Featured