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Adobe After EffectsSilhouette
Paid

Available through Adobe subscription plans, with business and education options.

 Paid

Commercial software from Boris FX.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Widely used for motion graphics and compositing work
  • Covers title sequences, VFX and animation in one application
  • Specialised rotoscoping and paint tools
  • Compositing in the same application
  • Subscription only, no perpetual licence
  • No Linux version
  • Specialist professional tool with a learning curve
  • Paid software
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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