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At a Glance
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Star Rating
(1,042)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lottie
Lottie
Star Rating
(12)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lottie
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, allowing for intricate and customizable animations that are highly praised by reviewers for their versatility and depth.
  • Reviewers mention that Lottie shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.9, making it a more accessible option for beginners who may find Adobe After Effects' learning curve steep.
  • G2 users highlight Adobe After Effects' superior Visual Effects capabilities, scoring 9.5, which is often noted as a key feature for professionals looking to create high-quality animations and effects.
  • Users on G2 report that Lottie offers better Compatibility with various platforms, making it easier to integrate animations into web and mobile applications, which is a significant advantage for developers.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe After Effects has a more robust Content Library with a score of 8.4, providing users with a wealth of assets and templates that can enhance productivity and creativity.
  • Users say that while Adobe After Effects has a higher Quality of Support rating at 8.2, Lottie closely follows with 8.3, indicating that both products offer solid customer service, but After Effects may have a slight edge for complex issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe After Effects
No pricing available
Lottie
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe After Effects
No trial information available
Lottie
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
911
8.9
11
Ease of Use
7.1
917
8.9
11
Ease of Setup
8.5
174
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
116
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
777
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
114
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
908
10.0
11
Features by Category
8.4
116
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
9.2
113
Not enough data
Functionality
9.7
113
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
9.4
113
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
Project Management
8.2
109
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.4
48
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
6.7
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
41
5.7
7
7.1
41
5.0
7
Agentic AI - Animation
6.4
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Lottie
Lottie
Adobe After Effects and Lottie are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects is categorized as Video Effects
Lottie
Lottie 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.)
23.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.7%
Lottie
Lottie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Marketing and Advertising
12.0%
Design
9.1%
Graphic Design
8.9%
Media Production
8.3%
Animation
4.5%
Other
57.2%
Lottie
Lottie
Design
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
Writing and Editing
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Information Services
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nakul D.
ND
Nakul D.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

1. It has a very user-friendly interface, allowing me to understand its basic operations when I first started using it. 2. Since its initial version which was CS3 when I first started, its functionality has diversified and many software can be integrated...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Tiago G.
TG
Tiago G.
Verified User in Financial Services

Each version of Adobe Creative Cloud brings less and less improvements and doesn't change the very outdated UI significantly. This lack of change, when associated with the high price, makes the product less appealing every year.

Lottie
Lottie
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alin D.
AD
Alin D.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Lottie has revolutionized the way we incorporate animations into our digital experiences, and the Lottie Service takes this innovation to the next level. This service has proven to be an indispensable asset for our design and development teams, offering an...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Angil T.
AT
Angil T.
Verified User in Design

Every time I try to load a Lottie animation into my Figma file, it comes out super blurry. It doesn't matter how much I optimize the file or what plugin I use on Figma, it's just not very crisp which sucks.

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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
Is there a way to create objects within after effects which i may not be aware of?
2 Comments
Bill B.
BB
AE has some limited creation tools, similar to those in Photoshop. However, it is best used as a compiler of imagery created in other graphics tools...Read more
Lottie
Lottie Discussions
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