--- description: Review of Adobe After Effects Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Adobe After Effects | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Animation Software](/directory/4424/animation/software) > [Adobe After Effects](/software/352885/adobe-after-effects) # Adobe After Effects Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/352885/adobe-after-effects Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/352885/adobe-after-effects?page=2) > Adobe After Effects is a motion graphics platform that helps businesses design animated videos and streamline visual effects (VFX) processes. It enables graphic designers to store digital content in a centralized repository, share files with internal and external stakeholders and remove objects from photos as well as videos. The application lets professionals configure keyframes, add audio files in videos and handle keying and compositing operations. Features of Adobe After Effects include digital asset management, a content library, data import/export, video rendering and more. Pricing is available on a monthly subscription and support is extended via email, videos, documentation and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 443 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 443 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$31.49 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 3D Modeling - 3D Video Editing - Animations & Transitions - Collaboration Tools - Content Library - Content Management - Digital Asset Management - Drag & Drop - Media Import - Media Library - Motion Tracking - Preview Functionality - Rendering - Text Editing - Text Overlay - Video Content - Video Editing ## Integrations (5 total) - Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Premiere Pro - Media Encoder ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Animation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4424/animation/software) ## Related Categories - [Animation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4424/animation/software) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4729/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[CreateStudio](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/195112/createstudio) — 4.8/5 (578 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Overview about AE" — 4.0/5 > **Jatin** | *4 February 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Now they are adding there AI automation in the after Effects are very Affective and very easy to learn > > **Cons**: It's now lagging more than ever since i was using it's take so much time to load the system and animations > > For now on I'm gonna say it's very helpful for me and the use of AI it's excellent it's taking on the next level ----- ### "Top Quality Motion Graphics and Animation software" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *28 February 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use After Effects on a daily basis for animation and motion graphics. It has everything a creative needs to make professional animations and videos for social media or TV. The possibilities are endless and the amount of adds-on and plugins are very vast and enable you create stunning VFX and motion graphics. > > **Cons**: The updates to After Effects can mean that you need to have a fast machine to be able to preview some complex clips. They keep making it better however you need to have a good machine to be able to keep up. > > After Effects takes time to learn, but it is worth putting in the hours. You are always learning new things and they are always trying to improve the workflow. Its is the go to programme for animation and motion graphics. ----- ### "Very robust editing software but difficult to learn" — 5.0/5 > **Andre** | *27 November 2023* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Can accomplish editing and effects in this program that can not be done elsewhere. > > **Cons**: Very steep learning curve and the program will freeze at times losing all of your work. ----- ### "After Effects is the key to great motion video." — 5.0/5 > **James** | *28 October 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The versatility. I like how easy it is to import footage and begin adding effects immediately > > **Cons**: I wish there was greater alignment between After Effects and other Adobe products. > > Fantastic\! After Effects has become the core of any audio video presentation\! ----- ### "All in one animation software" — 5.0/5 > **Jon** | *31 March 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: After Effects allows creation of pretty and attractive animations. For this price, that’s normal, it provides many plugins that simplify the process > > **Cons**: The learning curve is long, it takes a while to learn how to extremely use it ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/352885/adobe-after-effects?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/352885/adobe-after-effects) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data