Adobe After Effects AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Editors

The best Video Editor alternative to Adobe After Effects is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe After Effects and many of them are Video Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Editor alternatives to Adobe After Effects are Blackmagic Design Fusion, Apple Motion, CapCut and OpenCut.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    139 Blender alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comment summary: Blender is mainly recognized as a 3D modeling and animation tool, with capabilities that extend to video editing and compositing. However, many users highlight that its primary focus differs significantly from Adobe After Effects, which is designed for VFX and motion graphics. While Blender is praised for being open-source and versatile, it isn't typically seen as a direct alternative to After Effects for video effects work. Some users appreciate Blender's potential for specific tasks, but note its steep learning curve and differing workflow.
    Top Positive Comment
    sas_ja
    5

    Blender is has a bit different workflow, that doesn't make it worse than AE. People think that Blender is only a 3D program, but it fact it has greasepencil (2d animation tool), and it also includes node-based compositing, video editing and video tracking. With Blender you can combine 2d animations, 3d renderings and video footage without using any external program.

    Top Negative Comment
    danielmichel
    48

    AE's main purpose: Video effect editing. Blender has a whole range of possibilities, but it's hard to get into and it's not designed to be used solely for video effect editing.

    Guest
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    It’s not a video editor anymore, they removed that feature.

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    • Some users think Blender is a great Adobe After Effects alternative, some don't.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceAdobe After Effects is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAdobe After Effects is not according to our users
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    Blackmagic Design Fusion

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    Fusion is the world’s most advanced compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers and 3D animators.

    17 Blackmagic Design Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    4

    Great software and well integrated with DaVinci Resolve.

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    Great node-based alternative if you require an advanced control over your compositions. It supports OFX plugins, macros, and software-specific plugins/scripts(Lua & Python)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    7

    High level composition software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Blackmagic Design Fusion is a great Adobe After Effects alternative.

    • Blackmagic Design Fusion is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe After Effects is Paid and Proprietary
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    Apple Motion

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    Designed for video editors, Motion is a powerful motion graphics tool that makes it easy to create cinematic 2D and 3D titles, fluid transitions, and realistic effects in real time.

    27 Apple Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    8

    Cheap, not free, and there are some plugins.

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    Paul
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    0

    A great software for motion design and 2D/3D animation, especially if you're already using Final Cut Pro.

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    better than ae and one-time payed

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Apple Motion is a great Adobe After Effects alternative.

    • Apple Motion is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe After Effects is also Paid and Proprietary
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    CapCut

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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    162 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Adobe After Effects.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe After Effects is Paid and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightAdobe After Effects is not according to our users
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    OpenCut

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    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    56 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • OpenCut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Adobe After Effects.

    • OpenCut is Free and Open SourceAdobe After Effects is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenCut is Privacy focusedAdobe After Effects is not according to our users
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    Edits

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    Edit videos with the Edits app, offering high-quality capture up to 10 minutes. Utilize AI animations, customizable captions, and share watermark-free videos. Access creative tools like filters and stickers, green screen overlay, camera settings, and detailed engagement insights.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    LightCut

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    LightCut is an AI-powered video editing app with awesome templates and effects that help you create stylish videos and vlogs with ease. Try the AI video editor for unique videos with just a tap, or the Inspire Cam feature, which lets you shoot like a pro.

    90 LightCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    VidMix

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    A high power web based video editor with a couple of bugs. It supports keyframing, video effects, integrated free stock footage, photo's, gifs. it has motion-tracking, transitions, masking, splitting, drawing. and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    ParticleIllusion

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    particleIllusion 3.0: award-winning standalone particle effects application that enables you to quickly and easily add a huge variety of particle effects to your images, animation, or video.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe After Effects
     
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    Mastershot

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    Mastershot’s intuitive web-based video editor will have you churning out high quality videos in no time at all. And best of all, it's 100% Free

    59 Mastershot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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