Is it free?
Is Adobe After Effects free?
Adobe After Effects is Adobe's app for motion graphics, animated titles and visual effects compositing.
No, Adobe After Effects has no free plan.
Short answer
No. After Effects has a 7-day free trial that turns into a paid plan unless you cancel. Adobe suggests Adobe Express as a free option for simple videos.
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What Adobe After Effects costs
After Effects is only available through a Creative Cloud subscription, as a single app or in bundles. Prices vary by country.
Checked on 14 October 2026 on Adobe After Effects's own pricing page. Prices change, so confirm there before you pay.
Free alternatives to Adobe After Effects
CavalryFreeProfessional real-time 2D motion design, now free for individuals with a Canva account.
DaVinci ResolveFreemiumIts built-in Fusion page does node-based VFX, keying, tracking and animated titles.
BlenderFreeFree, open-source 3D, animation and VFX tracking, from logo reveals to full scenes.