Adobe After Effects Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Adobe After Effects is Blender, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Natron, OpenCut, Friction and OpenToonz. You're spoiled for choice with Video Editors like Adobe After Effects: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and iPhone.

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Most Adobe After Effects alternatives are Video Editors, but you can also narrow the list to Motion Graphics Software or VFX Software. Other popular filters are Open Source, Free, Linux, Windows and Mac. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
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  1. PopcornFX icon
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    A suite of tools dedicated to real-time visual effects creation, along with ready-to-run mainstream game engine integrations and a runtime simulation framework for custom integration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. Lottielab icon
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    Lottie-focused animation tool empowering teams with faster workflows than After Effects, seamless real-time collaboration, easy imports from various design tools, runtime property adjustments for dynamic needs, and ensures robust animations when shipped to apps and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Autodesk Flame software is a powerful finishing and visual effects solution with an integrated environment that accelerates creative workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Create interactive SVG animations with precise keyframe and easing control, custom vector paths, shape and text editing, gradients, masks, boolean operations, blend modes, snap, grid, advanced export options including Lottie, GIF, and no JavaScript required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. Maxon Autograph is a digital compositing and motion graphics software used in the post-production industry of movie-making or motion-graphics design video making. It covers a wide range of functionnalities such as 2D animation, Keying, Tracking, 2D and 3D compositing, Audio...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Edits icon
     13 likes

    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.

    102 Edits alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. Talos VFX icon
     3 likes

    Talos is an open source, node based particle effect editor that can be used in game development. It features a powerful but intuitive, drag-and-drop interface with the ability to import legacy LibGDX files for easy, visual editing.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
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  8. Linearity Move is a revolutionary animation tool that simplifies motion graphics creation on both Mac and iPad. Whether you want to bring static designs to life or start a project from scratch, you can do it all in just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  9. Notch icon
     7 likes

    Notch is the game-changing real-time visual creation engine that keeps up with your ideas. From motion graphics to interactive installations to VR experiences to the largest performances on earth, it helps creators rediscover the joy of creating.

    12 Notch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  10. Apple Motion icon
     23 likes

    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.

    29 Apple Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. LightCut icon
     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. ButtleOFX icon
     16 likes

    ButtleOFX is a simple, user-friendly and open source compositing software. It is based on TuttleOFX, an open source, modular and sustainable image processing architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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