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At a Glance
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Star Rating
(1,049)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Fusion
Fusion
Star Rating
(13)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$29 Per User
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe After Effects excels in Text Animation with a score of 9.7, highlighting its robust capabilities for creating dynamic and engaging text effects, while Fusion, although competent, does not match this level of sophistication.
  • Reviewers mention that After Effects offers superior Visual Effects, scoring 9.5, with features like the "Keylight" for green screen effects and "Particle World" for creating stunning particle effects, which are frequently praised by users for their versatility and ease of use.
  • G2 users indicate that Motion Tracking in After Effects is rated at 9.1, with features like "3D Camera Tracker" allowing for seamless integration of 3D elements into live-action footage, whereas Fusion's motion tracking capabilities, while solid, are often seen as less intuitive.
  • Reviewers say that the Content Library in After Effects, rated at 8.4, provides a vast array of pre-built assets and templates, making it easier for users to kickstart their projects, while Fusion's library is more limited, which can slow down workflow for some users.
  • Users on G2 highlight that the ease of setup for After Effects is rated at 8.5, with many finding the installation and initial configuration straightforward, compared to Fusion's 7.7, where some users report a steeper learning curve due to its more complex interface.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe After Effects has a higher Quality of Support rating at 8.2, with many users appreciating the extensive online resources and community forums, while Fusion's support, rated at 7.8, is noted to be less comprehensive, leading to occasional frustrations for users seeking help.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe After Effects
No pricing available
Fusion
Basic EMR
$29
Per User
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Free Trial
Adobe After Effects
No trial information available
Fusion
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
916
9.2
12
Ease of Use
7.1
923
7.2
12
Ease of Setup
8.5
180
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.2
117
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.2
782
7.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
115
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
913
9.0
12
Features by Category
8.4
121
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.2
116
Not enough data
9.0
115
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
Functionality
9.7
117
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
9.4
118
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
Project Management
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.1
97
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.3
49
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.0
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
42
Not enough data
7.1
42
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
6.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Fusion
Fusion
Adobe After Effects and Fusion are categorized as Video Effects
Unique Categories
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects is categorized as Animation
Fusion
Fusion has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.8%
Fusion
Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Marketing and Advertising
12.0%
Design
9.0%
Graphic Design
8.9%
Media Production
8.2%
Animation
4.5%
Other
57.3%
Fusion
Fusion
Media Production
25.0%
Design
25.0%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Medical Devices
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects Alternatives
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Fusion
Fusion Alternatives
Blender
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Discussions
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects Discussions
How to Remove unwanted objects from your video with the appropriate fill tool.
8 Comments
william r.
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
Jed F.
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
Ejaz S.
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
Fusion
Fusion Discussions
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Fusion has no discussions with answers