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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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Unity
Unity
Star Rating
(363)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Unity excels in rendering quality with a score of 8.5, while Adobe Animate falls slightly behind with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that Unity's rendering capabilities allow for more visually stunning graphics, making it a preferred choice for game development.
  • Reviewers say that Unity's ease of use is rated at 8.6, significantly higher than Adobe Animate's 7.9. Users on G2 highlight that Unity's intuitive interface and extensive documentation make it easier for beginners to get started.
  • G2 users mention that Unity's quality of support is rated at 8.3, compared to Adobe Animate's 7.8. Reviewers say that Unity's community forums and resources provide valuable assistance, which is crucial for troubleshooting and learning.
  • Users say that Adobe Animate shines in its AI Image-to-Text feature, scoring 8.0, while Unity's corresponding feature only scores 6.0. Reviewers mention that this makes Adobe Animate a better option for projects that require strong generative AI capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Unity's pipeline and controls are rated at 8.5, indicating a robust system for managing assets and workflows. In contrast, Adobe Animate's template library scores lower at 7.9, which users report can limit flexibility in project setups.
  • Users report that Unity's product direction is rated at 9.2, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation and updates, while Adobe Animate's score of 7.6 suggests it may not be evolving as rapidly. Reviewers say this could impact long-term usability and feature availability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Animate
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Animate
No trial information available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
124
8.8
309
Ease of Use
7.9
124
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
8.5
16
8.5
57
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.8
109
8.4
289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
8.4
47
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
125
9.2
299
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
58
Design
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Move
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
134
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.4
122
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.9
110
Not enough data
5.4
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Generative AI
8.0
40
5.8
6
7.2
41
6.1
6
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Unity
Unity
Adobe Animate and Unity are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate 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%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
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%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
40.1%
Computer Software
10.8%
Entertainment
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.0%
Alternatives
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate Alternatives
Animaker
Animaker
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Vyond
Vyond
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Blender
Blender
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Unity
Unity Alternatives
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Maya
Maya
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Blender
Blender
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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
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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
Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 Comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 Comments
Ernesto S.
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 Comments
Matt A.
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more