# Page 7 | Adobe After Effects Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 7 - 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 7 - Reviews of Adobe After Effects ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 151-175 of 443 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Filmmaker / Senior Video Editor / 2D Motion Graphics Designer Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "best program for professional 2D and 3D motion." December 15, 2022 5.0 Pros I actually like After Effects and it makes it easier for me to do a lot of the things that I want to do. For example, you don't want to download any additional results or plugins to get the preferred effect since it comes with many effects/presets/animation selections with the help of default settings. Cons with every update, there are a lot of additions that make me needless of using a lot of other programs Review Source Suman S. Graphic Designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best in the Business" November 30, 2022 4.0 After investing my time in After Effects, I can clearly say that this software is really good for Editing And Motion Graphics. The Rendering Speed of After Effects is good and saves a lot of time of mine. I will highly recommend this software to my friends and co-workers. Pros I have using After Effects for a while now and It has been really helpful to me. Here are the Perks of using it- Can make Transition effects from Scratch and with wide range of effects available in the library- Can be interlinked with other software of Adobe like Photoshop and Illustrator- Can be used for Motion Graphics, VFX and VIdeo Editing Cons Well after using it for a while I came across few turn offs- It consumes a lot of RAM- Crash issues happens a lot of times resulting in lose of unsaved data- THe UI of this software can be lil difficult for new users Review Source Tshepo M. Assistant Finance Administrator Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Video Editing Software" October 12, 2022 5.0 Being a one man team is hard in terms of animation but with Adobe After Effects it gives you a boost of completing an animation project on your own Pros It makes my life easier since i use since there are various ready made templates that cut my work in half. Cons I wish there was a blender plugin to ease the use of 3D modeling objects into your projects Review Source TV Tran V. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent choice for Creative Media Tool" May 8, 2022 5.0 I was able to dramatically increase the final quality of our movies and webinars using After Effects, aided by a range of free and commercial templates available on the internet. Feel free to make your own decisions when using Adobe After Effects; it will take some time to learn and adjust to the user interface, but you will become familiar with it and be able to do whatever you want with it. Pros The best video editing software is Adobe After Effects. Complex and advanced editing are simple to accomplish; it's as if it was designed just for making amazing video edits. There are numerous features for altering videos in various ways. Not only are there a lot of functionality, but we can also create new features via plugins. The rendering speed is likewise incredible.  The interface is excellent, and the tabs with functionality are well-maintained, allowing you to edit video more quickly and effectively. So, if you're looking for video editing software, After Effects is the greatest option. Cons If your computer's requirements are low, and you're rendering a highly complicated video that was recently altered, it will take an extremely lengthy time to render, and the software may even crash. As a result, a high-end system is always required. Because the system heats up quickly not just during rendering but also while editing, a cooling mechanism is required to prolong the system's life. Review Source Stu K. Freelance Motion Graphics Animator Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Industry-Standard Motion Graphics Software" August 12, 2022 5.0 Pros I've always found it pretty straight-forward to use, but that could just be me. I know some non-animators who've had a tough time trying to get started. The integrations with other Adobe software come in great! Cons Sometimes it can crash abruptly, so that sucks. There's usually a cause for it, but sometimes it can be hard to see where. Review Source Evelyn F. Digital Marketing Manager & Content Creator Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best vector animation software" September 8, 2022 5.0 We have been using this software since the very beginning of our organization. It does provide the tools you might need to create any animation, or even video edits (without the convenience of other specialized video editors). Pros This is a full video edition solution covering almost any requirement when producing a video. Notwithstanding, the main purpose is to create animations that perform just as desired. You can begin with an already made vector or even a normal video. Honestly, possibilities are endless with this piece of software. Cons The user interface may be very challenging sometimes It is expensive software, not for every budget. The rendering system drains the resources of the computer, so it is very advised to employ a third-party software as Adobe Media Encoder. Alternatives considered [SVGator](https://www.capterra.com/p/186496/SVGator/)[Iconscout Icon Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/241583/Iconscout-Icon-Editor/) Reason for choosing Adobe After Effects Adobe After Effects is the best of its kind, it is the Swiss Knife of any person looking to create an animation and small video editions in the process. Review Source Sohail Z. Graphic Designer Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Give motion to every living graphic you made, with this Industry-standard software." November 30, 2022 5.0 I have been using this software for a few years now and have learned a lot about animation using only this software. I recommend using this software from the beginning of your career. Pros Keyframe animation and making animations are quite easy with this software once you get used to it. Cons I believe that the user interface can be improved because Adobe is capable of making anything possible!  Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Administrative Assistant Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Versatile tool for creativity" April 4, 2022 5.0 It is unlimited .There is a lot one can do with adobe AE at any level of skill. Pros Even though adobe effects requires more RAM to playback smoothly, I am able to still work around by adjusting the resolution sample to as low as quarter or even to a customized level. This does not affect the final product. Adobe After Effect is a layer based software and each asset can be sized up or down without necessarily cutting down long assets. I am able to employ many items and layer them appropriately on the timeline with a lot of ease. Cons There are Many things to learn and takes forever to render. i normally give it priority over any other tasks on hand. Review Source MR Micalen R. Freelancer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Adobe After Effects: Best for post editing effects." July 20, 2022 5.0 I really enjoy using Adobe After Effects. After learning to fully navigate the UI, I have improved my animation and editing skills. There are a lot of cool features and effects offered which is why I like to use it for my projects. Overall I do recommend this software. Pros I mainly use Adobe After Effects to add animations and effects to pre-production videos. The software has a lot of amazing effects that I can easily integrate into my videos. I love that Adobe After Effects makes use of layers so I can more accurately add my effects. The text editor is powerful and I use it to overlay graphics on my videos. Cons Adobe After Effect's render can take a bit of time to render my projects. The UI isn't the most simplistic so it does take time to learn. Review Source AF Alessandro F. Coder Programmer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Se dovete animare siete nel vostro." December 15, 2022 4.0 Difficile utilizzare un altro programma, è forse il migliore. Pros Il programma più adatto per video animati, utili per pubblicità, presentazioni etc. Cons Purtroppo è con abbonamento a pagamento. Dovrebbero fare una licenza a vita a un costo contenuto per i comuni mortali. Review Source LS Lina S. Freelance Graphic Designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It is not easy, but has everything you need." November 23, 2021 5.0 I don't think there is a better program out there to do what Adobe After Affects can do. It has everything you need in order to make high level professional animation, but the learning curve is so steep. It is a complicated program that might benefit from a bit of UX/UI redesign. I can only imagine that it is not very suitable for Neurodivergent people and it should try to be more inclusive. Pros It has a lot of great features when it comes to animating. I am not the most advanced user, but this program is hard to use. Like it is not for beginners. However, it is definitely a great tool once you learn it and it has great compatibility with other Adobe programs. Cons It is not easy to use. I think the layout is overloaded with information, and you need to know a lot of terms in order to operate it. There's a lot of trial and error when you are trying to create something new. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Animazioni senza limiti" February 16, 2024 5.0 Pros Mi piace perchè si integra bene con gli altri prodotti Adobe, è possibile cambiare e giocare con i file vettoriali senza passare ad un altro programma, se hai bene in mente lo storyboard è di semplice utilizzo Cons Molto macchinoso per le animazioni, sarebbe ottimo integrarlo con dei preset per agevolarne il lavoro. Esistono su altri siti ma per la maggior parte sono a pagamento. Review Source JM Jennipher M. Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un software per professionisti e per appassionati" January 27, 2023 5.0 Utilizzo Adobe After Effect per la creazione di video intro o anche per il montaggio di video di presentazione e corto metraggi, Non c'è nulla che questo software non renda possibile. Lo trovo davvero pazzesco. Pros Le infinite possibilità di creazione artistica e digitale. E' davvero IL SOFTWARE PER ECCELLENZA nel campo dell'editing video. Cons Sarebbe fantastico poter ricevere video tutorial o anche piccole tips sull'utilizzo per chi acquista un abbonamento al programma. Nel complesso non ho alcuna critica da poter fare. E' semplicemente PERFETTO. Review Source KM Kramer M. graphic designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Adobe After effects is worth the money" November 20, 2023 5.0 overall if your willing to put in the time to learn the software it can be very useful to your workflow. Pros If your familiar with Adobe software, then using After Effects is a no brainer. it will integrate seamlessly with your work flow and make editing your work a breeze. Cons Like most Adobe apps/Software the learning curve is a bit steep. However once you have a grasp of the program it proves to be a great resource. Review Source TP Takeisha P. IT specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nothing else compares when working with video effects" February 17, 2022 5.0 Pros I love the ease of use when working with effects. And if you know any other Adobe product then it's pretty easy to understand how this one works since a lot of the options and keys are the same. Cons The render files get pretty big at times and can eat up space on a hard drive. But that's the cost of the work more than the product itself. I wish there was a way to estimate how much space something would take in case you might run out of room though. Review Source LRB Lucia Rosa B. Stiatrice Textiles Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Effetti speciali per tutti i gusti" February 8, 2023 5.0 Sono molto, soddisfatta di questo software. Ci vuole un po' per padroneggiare, ma poi si hanno dei buoni risultati. Pros Ricco di effetti e filtri. Molti formati video per la conversione. Cons Non facile da capire immediatamente. Necessita di un po''di tempo per familiarizzare con le molteplicifunzionalità. Reason for choosing Adobe After Effects Perché Adobe é una garanzia di qualità. Perché conosco i prodotti di questa azienda e mi trovo molto bene. Review Source Roberto R. Graphic Designer Sr. Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe After Effects, leader of the Motion Graphic Industry" June 1, 2022 5.0 Since my first time using After Effects 7 years ago, I have found powerful software that helps me generate quality content for the people I serve. Without a doubt, After Effects will continue to be my companion and the more time I spend in the application, the more I learn and the more wonderful my results are. Pros What I like most about After Effects are its tools and the integration of other plugins, when you think you are already an expert in Motion Graphics there is always something new to learn and that helps you achieve more surprising results. Cons Managing layers can be a bit of a mess at times, but when you find a way to use the tools provided, like hiding layers from the timeline, changing colors, and so on, layer viewing is more user-friendly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student Animation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Adobe after effects the perfect tool to animate " October 12, 2023 5.0 I use Adobe after effects to do my animations, and the last project I did got me a 10 in my assignment. Pros If you usually work with the adobe products, after effects feels familiar, works perfect and has perfect plugins, the UI is easy to understand and there is a big community that can help to learn new things Cons If you have a low end PC usually is hard to work with, sometimes crashes. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My wow effect" October 2, 2023 5.0 it enabled me to animate logos in less time and simulate more complex particles Pros a powerful tool for breathtaking, high-quality animation, it automates graphics animation thanks to its shape key system Cons difficult to learn at first, it even lets you write scripts to execute complex animations, but this requires a little programming skill Review Source ZB Zakaria B. computer engineer Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "After effect is the best video editing software" May 17, 2022 5.0 overall experience i would say after Effects is the best editing software for quality production. Pros After Effect is a really common software for a very long time, I'm using this software for more than 6 years, and the software playback and interface look easy, After Effect has really useful stock plugins and you have the ability to add more professional plugins, you have advanced tools to make transitions smooth, you can change the playback quality for a good experience, cause the software is huge and need a good pc Cons the thing that i didn't like, that the software sometimes crashes, and if u didn't save your project,maybe you are going to lose everything. Review Source MO Marouane O. Web Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe After Effects Review" March 15, 2022 5.0 AE has helped me a lot with some of my designs, though it wasn't very intuitive at first, but once you get the hang of what it does, the sky's the limit. Pros Motion graphics in Adobe After Effects is second to none. The tools included are amazing, i rarely have to reach for a third party plugin to achieve a task. Cons Adobe After Effects can be a bit heavy on the CPU and the GPU. I find that you can't really get away with a half decent graphical card. But it's a professional tool, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Review Source TA Talal A. BDM Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great app with tons of feature" April 5, 2023 5.0 Pros The app is really useful for anyone in video creation specially with special effects, it is connected with adobe premiere so the work flow is great, all the levels can use it from beginners to directors Cons I’m feeling bad about the payments, before i used to buy the app once every 2:3 years , now I’m forced to pay monthly around 40 USD to use it also there is no feature of pausing your membership Review Source MS MikeToon S. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The go-to Tool for Motion Graphics!" November 24, 2023 5.0 By far the best Motion Graphics software you can use, despite it being a bit pricey. Pros Being the industry standard, you can't go wrong with this great tool from Adobe. We've been using it for the past 10 years for various client work, and it has been a great choice! Cons From time to time, the new updates may cause some crashes, so you might need to downgrade to the previous version until the bugs are fixed by Adobe's team, so keep an eye on those! Review Source MV Max V. Bureau du suivi et du contrôle Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effects avis" September 20, 2023 5.0 C'est un très bon logi6 de montage vidéo il t'en a pas deux sur le marché à mon avis. Je le recommande à tous ceux qui voudraient se lancer dans le montage vidéo Pros Les effets les transitions et les animations sont surperbes Cons Le logiciel est payant cela aurait été fantastique si il était gratuit Review Source PM Patty M. Dirección de Proyectos Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "El poder de la edición de videos" May 15, 2023 5.0 Nos ha permitido crear efectos visuales impresionantes, animaciones, gráficos en movimiento y composiciones complejas y trabajar en la posproducción de varios proyectos creativos de una manera amigable y exitosa. Pros Es un programa muy versátil y poderoso que ofrece muchas herramientas y posibilidades creativas para trabajos profesionales de video y animación. Cons La curva de aprendizaje puede llevar tiempo y esfuerzo. Requiere una computadora potente para funcionar correctamente. Puede resultar costoso para aquellos que no necesitan utilizar el software de forma frecuente. Review Source Similar Products Featured