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Beutl vs Adobe After Effects: catalog facts
Beutl	Adobe After Effects
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Available through Adobe subscription plans, with business and education options.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Node graph and keyframe animation in one editor Around 40 built-in effects plus extensions	Widely used for motion graphics and compositing work Covers title sequences, VFX and animation in one application
Extensions require a Beutl account Smaller community than established editors	Subscription only, no perpetual licence No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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