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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Adobe After Effects
Star Rating
(1,051)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe After EffectsAnimaker
Star Rating
(1,002)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Adobe After Effects excels in its powerful plugin support and 3D integration, which significantly enhances workflow efficiency. Users appreciate how these features allow for advanced effects and smoother animations, making it a top choice for professionals looking to create high-quality content.
- Users say that Animaker stands out for its user-friendly interface, particularly for those new to animation. Many find it easy to create cartoon characters and videos, with one user highlighting the software's customization options that cater to diverse audiences, making it a great tool for inclusive content creation.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe After Effects has a slightly steeper learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with Adobe products. However, once users get accustomed to the interface, they find the onboarding process straightforward, especially due to the software's compatibility with other Adobe tools.
- According to verified reviews, Animaker's customer support receives high praise for its responsiveness and effectiveness. Users report quick resolutions to issues, which enhances their overall experience and satisfaction with the software, making it a reliable option for small businesses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Adobe After Effects has a strong market presence and is favored by many professionals, it may not be as accessible for casual users or those on a budget, given its lack of a free entry-level option compared to Animaker's free plan.
- Users note that both products have their strengths, but Adobe After Effects tends to cater more to advanced users seeking intricate animations, while Animaker is ideal for those who prioritize ease of use and quick content creation, making it suitable for small businesses and individuals alike.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe After Effects
No pricing availableFree Trial
Adobe After Effects
No trial information availableAnimaker
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
918
8.8
833
Ease of Use
7.1
925
9.0
844
Ease of Setup
8.5
182
9.0
453
Ease of Admin
8.2
117
8.8
133
Quality of Support
8.2
784
8.9
758
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
115
8.9
130
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
915
9.4
809
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
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Logistics
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
Not enough data
9.3
141
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
8.9
133
Design & Editing
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
9.0
137
Ad Management
Not enough data
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.9
111
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
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Platform Content
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Voice
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
41
Transcription
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
Editing
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
37
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
34
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Output
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Audio Format
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
219
Not enough data
8.5
214
Not enough data
9.0
224
Not enough data
8.3
212
Not enough data
8.0
214
Not enough data
8.6
221
Not enough data
9.0
217
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.9
218
Not enough data
8.7
205
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
8.5
99
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.5
18
Compatibility
9.2
118
Not enough data
9.0
117
Not enough data
9.2
119
Not enough data
Functionality
9.7
118
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
9.4
119
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
Project Management
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
49
Not enough data
7.2
49
Not enough data
7.4
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
6.7
12
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Publishing
Not enough data
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Social Media
Not enough data
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Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
42
Feature Not Available
7.1
42
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Animation
6.5
8
7.7
73
7.7
8
7.6
72
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.3
253
Not enough data
8.6
249
Not enough data
9.1
256
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.5
250
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
252
Not enough data
8.5
251
Not enough data
8.6
246
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.4
243
Not enough data
8.4
241
Not enough data
8.7
245
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.4
233
Not enough data
8.3
230
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.5
235
Not enough data
8.9
239
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.6
235
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.5
227
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.6
229
Not enough data
8.6
229
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.9
33
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text to Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Emotion and Gesture control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time rendering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live streaming
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Script-based automation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage & Management
Not enough data
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe After Effects and Animaker are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Adobe After Effects is categorized as Video Effects
Animaker is categorized as Transcription, Video Content Creation, Display Ad Design, Video Editing, AI Avatar Generators, AI Video Generators, Content Creation, eLearning Content, Presentation, Text to Speech, and Video Translation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe After Effects
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Animaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.0%
Graphic Design
9.0%
Design
9.0%
Media Production
8.3%
Animation
4.5%
Other
57.2%
Animation
9.8%
Higher Education
8.6%
Education Management
6.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Other
64.4%
Discussions
How to Remove unwanted objects from your video with the appropriate fill tool.
8 Comments
WR
It's a fantastic and helpful piece of information. I appreciate you sharing this useful information with us.
Please keep us informed in this manner. I just...Read more
What are your top plugins for After Effects?
3 Comments
JF
Hey Dani, is there a specific use case you're trying to solve for in a new plugin?Read more
What is Adobe After Effects used for?
3 Comments
ES
Adobe after effects is leading vfx and industry used video editing software where people do post postproduction of movies adding visual effects and animation...Read more
Can I Add animation in my already existing video through animaker
1 Comment
Official Response from Animaker
Yes you make take a video from a 3rd party source upload it to Animaker, edit, clip it, change colors, add text, voice overs and animation to your existing...Read more
what are the systems requirements for Animaker.
1 Comment
SS
When you upgrade to the Enterprise solution you have much more control of the voice adding Breaths, pauses, pitch and even emphasis on word or even phrases. ...Read more
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