Top Alternatives to Adobe After Effects

Blender is a comprehensive, free, and open-source 3D creation suite supporting the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing, and 2D animation pipeline.

Natron is a powerful, free, and open-source nodal compositing software designed for creating complex visual effects and motion graphics. Inspired by industry-standard tools, it provides a flexible and extensible environment for artists.

FXhome HitFilm is a comprehensive video editing and visual effects software that empowers creators to produce professional-grade films, motion graphics, and VFX. It combines a powerful non-linear editor with a robust compositor and a vast library of visual effects.

Blackmagic Design Fusion is a powerful node-based visual effects and motion graphics software, ideal for professional compositing, 3D animation, and finishing for film, television, and commercials.

Houdini is a powerful 3D software suite for visual effects, animation, and game development. It provides artists with a node-based procedural workflow for creating complex simulations, models, and animations.

NUKE is a powerful node-based compositing software suite used by leading visual effects studios to create cinematic quality imagery. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for 2D and 3D compositing, editorial tasks, and review workflows, making it an industry standard for high-end post-production.