--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Adobe After Effects. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe After Effects Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Animation Software](/directory/32795/animation/software) > [Adobe After Effects](/software/1015715/adobe-after-effects) # Adobe After Effects Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015715/adobe-after-effects Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015715/adobe-after-effects?page=2) > An animation solution that helps animators, designers, and compositors create motion graphics and visual effects for films. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 450 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 450 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 - Animations & Transitions - Collaboration Tools - Content Library - Content Management - Drag & Drop - Media Import - Media Library - Rendering - 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.capterra.co.uk/directory/32795/animation/software) ## Related Categories - [Animation Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32795/animation/software) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20022/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The vast range of tools the software provides makes it possible to create all the content I can think off and set no boundaries to do so. > > **Cons**: The software definitely contains more pros than cons, one problem I sometimes find myself to have is the slow rendering speeds when trying to preview and scene I've made. It can become timely to see if the animation is set at the speed I'm wanting it waiting for it to render, if not, and have to re-edit, i have to wait for the preview to render again. Doing this can become a time-consuming obstacle when creating content. This only becomes a problem when the videos are detailed, high in storage, short videos work perfectly. > > I've had a positive experience with After effects. I've created some highly engaging content over the years using the software and discovered some really interesting tools that have helped me further develop my design skills. Even after the years of using the software i'm still discovering new effects and animations, and tools which is always great to learn. ----- ### "Great Video/Animation software" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 May 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using on and off for a while, its a massive software but i find it easy to pick up the basics and make work thats very impactful. > > **Cons**: Sometimes i find the user experience a bit daunting but there are great tutorial's. The cache does also sometimes really slow down my machine as its such a large software. > > AE helps me to create great work, is one of Adobes harder to learn softwares in my opinion but is rewarding when you get good results. ----- ### "Still the one I reach for, even with a few niggles" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 October 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I love most is how much you can make it your own. You can set up the workspace exactly how you like it, and after a while it feels like a proper home rather than just software. The plugin scene is huge too, so whatever odd thing you're trying to pull off, someone has probably built a tool for it. Render times can still be a slog on heavier comps, but the sheer depth of what you can do makes up for it. > > **Cons**: Getting stuff in from other apps is more of a pain than it should be. Bringing artwork across from Figma or Illustrator never quite goes to plan, and you end up fixing layers and tidying things up by hand when it should just work. It's a bit baffling for something that sits so firmly in the same ecosystem. > > A really powerful bit of kit that I'd happily recommend, though it's not perfect. Four stars from me, and it'd be a solid five if the import workflow was sorted. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "After Effects in 2026: The Undisputed Motion Standard with Legacy Baggage" — 5.0/5 > **Bruno** | *6 August 2026* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I used After Effects when I worked as a Digital Marketing Assistant for HostHelp. In my opinion, this program has a lot of advantages; for instance, it has great functionality in terms of 2D Motion Graphics. Secondly, it has a powerful Asset Ecosystem, which is really helpful. Another advantage of After Effects is that it has a wide variety of Third-Party plugins. In particular, there are many plugins for particle systems and physics simulations. Moreover, it has Scripting \& Automation, with the help of which one can make amazing special effects. > > **Cons**: To be honest, I also know some disadvantages of the program. For example, it has enormous Memory Hunger, which means that you need at least 64 GB of RAM. Another downside is the Legacy Engine \& and Slow 3D Rendering. Besides, it has Poor Audio Handling, since it was created for video editing, not audio. Timeline management can be complicated if you have to work with multiple layers. Furthermore, if you want to use high-end visual effects, they will not look good because of the mentioned layers. > > Overall, I would like to say that my experience of using After Effects was very positive. This software really helped our team to create amazing videos and develop captivating content for our social networks. I would certainly recommend it to those who want to improve their branding. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015715/adobe-after-effects?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015715/adobe-after-effects) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data