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Adobe After Effects vs Fusion: catalog facts
Adobe After Effects	Fusion
Paid Available through Adobe subscription plans, with business and education options.	Freemium A free version is available; Fusion Studio is a paid edition.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Widely used for motion graphics and compositing work Covers title sequences, VFX and animation in one application	Node-based compositing for complex effects 3D and VR support with GPU acceleration
Subscription only, no perpetual licence No Linux version	Node workflow takes time to learn Proprietary
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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