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At a Glance
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Star Rating
(144)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator
Star Rating
(33)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Character Animator
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Animate excels in creating interactive animations and vector graphics, making it a preferred choice for web designers and game developers. In contrast, reviewers mention that Adobe Character Animator shines in real-time animation and character performance, allowing for more dynamic storytelling.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Animate has a more extensive set of tools for frame-by-frame animation, which is beneficial for traditional animators. However, users on G2 highlight that Adobe Character Animator's puppet system and motion capture features provide a unique advantage for animators looking to create lifelike character movements.
  • G2 users mention that Adobe Animate's learning curve can be steep, with an ease of use rating of 7.9, while Adobe Character Animator, with a rating of 7.8, is noted for its intuitive interface that simplifies the animation process for beginners.
  • Users say that Adobe Animate offers better support for exporting animations in various formats, which is crucial for web and mobile applications. Conversely, reviewers mention that Adobe Character Animator's integration with live streaming platforms is a standout feature, making it ideal for content creators and streamers.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Animate's community and resources are vast, providing ample tutorials and support, while users report that Adobe Character Animator has a smaller but dedicated community that focuses on character animation techniques and tips.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Adobe Animate's generative AI features, such as AI Image-to-Text, received a score of 8.0, while Adobe Character Animator's AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, scored lower at 7.2, indicating a stronger performance in Adobe Animate for users interested in AI-driven animation tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Animate
No pricing available
Adobe Character Animator
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Animate
No trial information available
Adobe Character Animator
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
124
8.7
27
Ease of Use
7.9
124
7.4
28
Ease of Setup
8.5
16
7.6
7
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
8.9
6
Quality of Support
7.8
109
8.0
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
8.3
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
125
8.2
26
Features by Category
7.6
41
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
40
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Animate and Adobe Character Animator are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate has no unique categories
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.1%
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Animation
15.6%
Marketing and Advertising
12.8%
Design
9.2%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Other
48.9%
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator
Marketing and Advertising
15.2%
Animation
15.2%
Design
12.1%
Entertainment
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Other
42.4%
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Adobe Character Animator
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Discussions
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate Discussions
How do you animate in Adobe?
2 Comments
Satyam G.
SG
Its easy to use if you have knowledge of toolsRead more
What is the best way to integrate After Effects with Adobe Animate?
1 Comment
Gareth O.
GO
Unfortunately After Effects & Animate do not share the same code base so the files are not interchangeable, and unlike most other Adobe products you can not...Read more
Is Adobe animate free?
1 Comment
Anshu C.
AC
No its not free, you have to take subscribtion for thatRead more
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator Discussions
What is Adobe Character Animator used for?
1 Comment
Hernán A.
HA
Adobe Character Animator is a unique animation tool that allows you to bring 2D characters to life through real-time motion capture and animation. It's...Read more
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