# Page 6 | Adobe After Effects Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 6 - 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 6 - Reviews of Adobe After Effects ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 126-150 of 443 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use AR Ahmed R. freelancer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My after effect review" April 25, 2022 5.0 A great experience, through which I made money by making animated videos Pros It is a giant program and has many features that make you dispense with many other programs Cons It needs a powerful computer to withstand the power of this program, and generally these computers are considered a little expensive Review Source Angel G. Community Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A powerful software for post production, but asks for a lot to your computer." June 12, 2022 5.0 Pros \- Great amount of possibilities for creating special effects or just ad simple animations. -A drag & drop system which makes it simpler to use. - You can connect it with other Adobe Suit software. Such as Adobe Premiere or Audacity. - The pre-established effects are really attractive and good looking for your videos in case you're new in this. Cons \- Consumes lots of memory - You'll need the most decent (at least 16gb RAM & SSD) computer to make it work in decent conditions. - The bigger your video, the heavier the size. So you better not use this software as a replacement for Premiere. - Due to the heaviness of its projects, it might sometime tend to crash or abruptly stop. Review Source AC Anthony C. University Intern Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Want to make stunning animations? Try Adobe After Effects." April 30, 2023 5.0 As an IT department intern at the University, I had the opportunity to use Adobe After Effects on several occasions for audiovisual content production. Although at first, it seemed like an overwhelming software, after some time practicing, I was able to understand its main features and create impressive animations and visual effects. Pros Adobe After Effects is a highly versatile software that allows you to create high-quality visual effects. It offers a wide range of tools for video post-production and animation, including options for color correction, lighting effects, motion graphics integration, among others. It also has an intuitive interface that facilitates work and allows for greater efficiency in content production. Cons Adobe After Effects can have a steep learning curve for beginners, and may require a significant amount of time to master its advanced features. It can also be a fairly heavy and demanding software in terms of hardware requirements, which may limit its use on certain devices. Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/)[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)[Final Cut Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233399/Final-Cut-Pro/)[iMovie](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/) While there are many alternatives to Adobe After Effects, I would choose this software for its large number of tools and advanced features for video post-production. Additionally, Adobe After Effects is highly utilized in the film and television industry, which means it is a valuable skill to have in the job market. Review Source JF Juan F. Multimedia Production Specialist Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Your creativity comes true with Ae" February 19, 2023 5.0 With after effects I can create easy motion graphics templates to use on videos, and the best part is that I can create them from scratch, giving me the capability of branding my videos. Pros I love that it is easy to find tutorials, follow the instructions, and start creating tons of art and motion graphics. Rendering have many options, like rendering videos in 4k, instagram size, and even transparent videos, which are really useful to use with other videos on premiere. Cons Not knowing much. But that is not the software fault. It has actually inspired me to learn more and take some courses, to be able to use is at a better capacity. Review Source AL Aaron L. Senior Media Producer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tough to learn but super powerful!" April 28, 2022 5.0 As a professional motion designer, I couldn't do what I do without After Effects. Years of learning and it and I still am discovering new surprises! Pros The sky is the limit with After Effects, for motion design. I've been using it for almost a decade now and I'm still learning new ways of doing things. A lot of versatility and endless potential to achieve a certain look or motion or effect. Cons It's hard to learn, there's definitely a big learning curve. You gotta really spend some time in it, and dig in to tutorials, to even just scratch the surface. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Motion Graphics Designer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Software for Creative and Attractive Animations" April 15, 2022 5.0 I have been using After-Effects for the past 3 years. And in these 3 years, I never relied on any other software than after effects. It fulfilled my all requirement with the best customer support service. Pros You can almost do anything related to animation in the After-Effects. I like simulation, visual effects, and a variety of text animations. People from different backgrounds can easily learn how to use this software. Cons There are lots of external plugins which can be used in After-Effects but they are not free to use. If possible, the development team can work on this to provide these plugins for free in the software itself. Other than this, there are no dislikes of this software. Review Source Gonzalo P. Content Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The undisputed leader of animation" December 10, 2021 5.0 Thanks to After Effects I was able to vastly improve the final quality of our videos and webinars, supporting myself with the variety of templates found on the net for free and/or paid. Pros Adobe After Effects has a great ability to bring what happens in the designer's mind. It proposes almost infinite freedoms to carry out animation works such as transitions, stop motions, introductions for logos, among others. It provides results of as good quality as the designer intends, but it also solves many problems automatically thanks to the filters, effects, and shortcuts. Cons After Effects is very resource-intensive. It is clear that you need a fairly powerful computer to run this software, as well as to render videos. It is somewhat complex if you are not used to this kind of software. Not ideal for video editing, I prefer Premiere for this. Switched from [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) These video editors didn't have the power required to achieve what I had in mind. For this, After Effects appeared in my life. Review Source William M. Manager Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ideal Quality Video Editing software " May 16, 2023 5.0 Overall i suggest Adobe After Effects as the top best video editing software Pros Has the most amazing tools and features to create the most professional video editing concept and also plug-ins could be the most best help Cons Requires time to learn the software or else you would be stuck not knowing where to start Review Source OO Oussama O. Founder & Game Designer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Overall Experience with Adobe After Effects" January 18, 2023 5.0 Adobe After Effects is an excellent software for creating stunning visual effects. It is a powerful and versatile tool with a comprehensive suite of features, but it does come with a hefty price tag. Pros Adobe After Effects is an extremely powerful and versatile software which provides users with a comprehensive suite of tools for creating stunning visual effects. The software offers excellent features and options for creating a wide range of effects, from basic compositing to complex 3D animation and particle effects. Cons One of the drawbacks of Adobe After Effects is its cost, especially when compared to free alternatives. Additionally, the software can be quite difficult to learn and master, especially for beginners. Switched from [Adobe XD](https://www.capterra.com/p/168423/Adobe-XD/) Adobe After Effects is one of the most comprehensive visual effects software available and offers a wide range of features that are not available with other alternatives. Additionally, it is highly customizable and offers greater flexibility in creating stunning effects. The software is also well-supported, with regular updates and a large community of users. Review Source Vladimir Azariel M. Editor and VFX Maker Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe After Effects, the king of montage and VFX." May 11, 2022 5.0 Pros After Effects is a pretty powerful video editing and montage extension from Adobe, and although it's not easy to use, once mastered it can give you what many software would give you altogether. Although After Effects doesn't have features such as creating 3D compositions from scratch, it does support templates that can be created from Blender or similar software, so it's possible to animate these 3D compositions from AE. Another very good thing, in my opinion, are the special effects that we can create and that can be very similar to those we see in Hollywood. A huge advantage is that you can find official courses to develop your knowledge of this software, or you can try tutorials on youtube to go step by step on the way of editing and assembling. Cons Without a doubt, something key is learning to use AE and taking full advantage of all the functions that this software offers, so the most complex thing is learning to use it. Review Source DW Dan W. Motion graphic artist Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long time user, Love this program" January 30, 2023 5.0 Pros I have been using after effects for over 15 years, and seen it develop into a powerhouse program I use daily. With new features added every edition it's a program I have come to rely on every day. Cons When Adobe moved to a cloud based software ( with constant small updates) I noticed a large number of bugs , some of which take months to be fixed. I often don't update the software if I am in the middle of a project for the risk of new bugs appearing that can ruin my workflow. I would like to see Adobe do more rigours testing before rolling out large updates. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer edicion de video Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "mi experiencia usando After. " July 6, 2023 5.0 me encanta este programama te permite poder combinar porgama de adobe y es facil y los resultados son muy muy buenos lo recomiendo . Pros me gusta mucho la facilidad de poder editar lo como do que se siente el editar el audio la colorimetria los cortes y agregar varias capas de audio . Cons si eres una persona que apenas esta empezando a usar el programa te va a tomar tiempo par apoder sacarle todo el potencial del programama pero vale la pena Review Source Rejie M. 3d Generalist /Motion Graphics and Vfx Artist Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 2+ years ### "After Effects is the way..." February 19, 2022 5.0 I pretty much use AE in almost everything after gathering the sequential renders from my 3d renders. And with the render passes the possibilities of making your 3d renders even more believable is boundless. And with AE's compatibility to countless plugins, working on VFX is like composing your masterpiece in a concerto. And normally, you then pass it to Video editor who uses another software for the cuts and musical score and audio syncing. But not me, I do them all in AE. Pros \- Adds depth and realism to my 3d animations renders - Uses exaggerated movements to enhance 3d character motion - Removes background with ease for only just a few mouse-clicks - Adds realism and cinematic drama to to your work - Very plugin friendly - And much much more!!! Cons The license, that you have to pay for annually. I miss the time when everything is a one-time-payment. Review Source JB Jeffrey B. Regional Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Up Your Social Media Game! " November 17, 2022 5.0 I couldn't imagine having the social media presence that we do without After Effects. Pros We edit all of our social media content in After Effects. We use it for our TIKTOK and Facebook Videos, GIF FB ads, and just about every piece of video content we use to market our automotive car dealership. It's definitely upped our social media content, and we feel it gives us an edge over our competition. Cons I dislike that I haven't been able to learn all of After Effects functionality, I have yet to find something that the software doesn't do. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Architecture and programming student Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing software for fx and animations" November 2, 2021 5.0 In general, it seems to me to be one of the best software on the market in terms of fx mainly, it has tons of tools and there is a very large community that uses this software, so if you have any questions, someone has probably already answered it on the internet. Pros It is excellent for making animations and all kinds of special effects. It is a very powerful software, with a lot of customization down to the smallest detail. I don't recommend using it only for editing as it is very heavy. Cons Like most Adobe programs, we are talking about very expensive software, which does not even have a student version, the only thing it has is a discount. Merely speaking of the software, it is called quite a bit even on very powerful computers, you have to remember to save at all times. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Responsable de marketing online & e-commerce Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una gran herramienta para crear animaciones y editar vídeos" November 15, 2022 5.0 Pros After Effects lo llevamos utilizando en nuestro departamento de marketing hace mucho tiempo para editar nuestros vídeos publicitarios. Lo mejor son las espectaculares animaciones y efectos que puedes llegar a crear. Es una magnífica herramienta de Adobe que todo departamento de marketing debería de tener ¡plenamente recomendable! Cons Quizás la curva de aprendizaje de este programa es un poco grande, como todo software de Adobe no es sencillo inicialmente de utilizar pero una vez que has cogido el truco es brutal. Review Source DN Darrjel N. Senior Motion Designer Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Is a joke of a software but is a monopoly" March 13, 2024 4.0 Theres no software I hate the most, I came to this website just to vent how much I want to slap everyone that has worked on this program Pros How well integrated with everything inside the adobe package Cons AE is a jack of all trades. It does nothing well except motion graphics. VFX is bad, 3D is bad, and video editing is bad. Review Source SS Sujan S. Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful and Versatile: A Review of Adobe After Effects" December 24, 2022 5.0 Adobe After Effects is a powerful and feature-rich animation and effects application that is widely used by professionals in the film and television industry. It has a number of pros that make it a versatile and powerful tool for creating high-quality videos and animations. Pros After Effects has a large and active user community, which can be a great resource for learning and getting support. There are many online resources, tutorials, and forums that can help users learn how to use the application and troubleshoot any issues they may encounter. Cons After Effects can be resource-intensive, and it requires a powerful computer to run smoothly. This may be a limitation for users with older or less powerful systems. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Computer Operator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great Software For Professional Video" December 27, 2021 5.0 I am using After Effect for the last 3 years for professional branding of our company products. It is the best software for video editing, adding motion, and graphics. It also helps me to create 2D and 3D animations for my company advertisement. Pros For a Modern and professional video After Effect is the best software used before. It provide some of the best inbuilt presets and transitions. And you can also download some assets from the adobe store for further use. It has the ability to get easily integrate with other Adobe products for future operations of the projects. Cons After Effect is not suitable for beginners who want to edit a video. And it is some features which do not work without an internet connection. Review Source LD Laurentiu D. Motion Graphics Designer Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best software in the industry, by far" April 7, 2023 5.0 I've been using After Effects for over 10 years now, and it's something I wouldn't trade for any other animation software out there. Simply the best. I'd still try to lower the entry price, but overall, it's great. Pros I love the ease with which I can do my Motion Graphics Work. Cons Even tho the software is amazing, I'd say the only and worse downside would be the pricing - it's still quite pricy, especially considering there are free alternatives out there, but perhaps not as robust as After Effects. Review Source Nantenaina R. Testeur Logiciel Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Avis Adobe After Effects" December 29, 2022 5.0 Moi particulièrement je l'utilise tous les jours pour animer des titres pour des vidéos de mariages donc le logiciel m'apporte beaucoup en terme de qualité de livrable. Pros Ce qui m'a plu le plus dans ce logiciel est sa puissance en terme de traitement de tout ce qui est animation. La création d'introduction pour des vidéos est plus que facile une fois le logiciel maitrisé. Le suivi des mouvements avec le traking est incroyable. Ainsi que l'ajout des effets spéciaux dans nos vidéos. Cons Pour du montage sur des gros projet, le logiciel est un peu lourd. Et pour et présente quelques plantage des fois. C'est un peu complexe pour des novice qui n'ont jamais travaillés sur des éditions de vidéos. Review Source Jair Andres P. Diseño marketing Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Animación, efectos y edición, todo en uno" November 5, 2022 5.0 Por necesidad urgente tuve que aprender a utilizar after effects, me pareció con más herramientas que Premier y ahora after effects lo utilizo para todo en temas de video. Pros Algo muy positivo es que tenemos tutoriales en Youtube como un abanico de enseñanzas para el programa ya que es un programa estándar en el mundo de las películas y propagandas audiovisuales. Cons Lo malo es que si quieres procesar tus vídeos para tenerlos listos, no es para nada bueno procesar con after effects ya que su compresión no es muy buena y tendrás el resultado con videos demasiado pesados. Lo mejor es que utilizas adobe media encoder para esto. Review Source Nyanembe Z. Products reviews Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Meilleure logiciel en termes de montage vidéo" December 27, 2022 5.0 Les meilleurs spots Pros L'utilisation est très simple et facile pour tout débutant avec de meilleures fonctionnalités Cons La capacité après le montage qui est souvent énorme si cela peut être revue Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) Pour trouver ce qui mieux et meilleure Review Source Hamza A. Content Creator/Creative and Business Team Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best" October 4, 2021 5.0 Pros I love the long list of features it has and wonders you can do with AfterEffects. I love the drag and drop feature and 3D modelling in aftereffects Cons AfterEffects is not accessible on every device and takes up too much RAM space Review Source Kamal Dyne N. Developper Full-Stack Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "L'aspect de l'interface pour les débutants" October 15, 2023 4.0 J'ai eu a realiser un montage vidéo pour un client a mes debuts mais pour faire le ralentissement j'etais perdu et le ralentissement doit durer jusqu'a un certain niveau Pros Adobe After Effects est un logiciel très dynamique dans la réalistaion de vidéo à éditer. L'application regroupe enormement de bon outils pour tout type de travail. De plus, j'ai l'opportunite d'y ajouter des effects sans meme que les spectateurs ne remarque que la vidéo fut travailler. Cons Le problème avec ce logiciel est justement le fait qu'il comprend une panoplie d'outils et pour la plus part cacher derriere d'outils. Il devient dès lors compliqué pour un débutant de s'y adaptateur. Il est forcé parfois a regarder des videos Youtube d'une longue durée ce qui n'arrange en rien la situation car il faut parfois réserver le temps pour le faire Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/)[VideoProc Vlogger](https://www.capterra.com/p/238058/VideoProc-Vlogger/) Pas assez de temps pour suivre les tutos et imiter pour comprendre et apprendre Review Source Similar Products Featured