After Effects Pricing 2026
Plans, costs, and free options for After Effects
Last updated: January 26, 2026
TL;DR: After Effects Pricing
Pricing Model
Paid
Starting Price
$22.99/mo
Free Option
7-day Trial
Paid
Pricing Model
After Effects is a paid tool with various pricing tiers based on features and team size. Contact them or visit their website for detailed pricing.
Visit After Effects's website for current pricing
Free trial available (7 days)Starting at $22.99/month
Available Plans
Popular
After Effects
$22.99/mo
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Firefly credits
- Adobe Fonts
- Latest updates
All Apps
$59.99/mo
- 20+ Creative apps
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Firefly
- Premiere Pro included
Students
$19.99/mo
- 66% discount
- All Creative apps
- 100GB storage
- Educational use
Free Alternatives to After Effects
Looking for a free option? Here are some alternatives with free plans:
Rive
FreemiumInteractive animations for apps and games
DaVinci Resolve
FreemiumProfessional video editing
SVGator
FreemiumSVG animation tool
After Effects vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
See how After Effects pricing compares to similar tools in Design
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
After EffectsCurrent Motion graphics and visual effects | No | $22.99/mo | —/100 | Details → |
RiveBest Value Interactive animations for apps and game... | Yes | $9/mo | 85/100 | Pricing → |
Adobe Premiere Pro Industry-leading video editor | No | 19.99/mo | 90/100 | Pricing → |
 Final Cut Pro Professional video editing for Mac | No | $299.99/mo | 88/100 | Pricing → |
 Motion AI calendar and productivity assistant | No | $19/mo | 86/100 | Pricing → |
DaVinci ResolveTop Rated Professional video editing | Yes | $295/mo | 92/100 | Pricing → |
SVGator SVG animation tool | Yes | $24/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →After Effects Pricing FAQ
How much does After Effects cost?
After Effects offers the following plans: After Effects ($22.99/mo), All Apps ($59.99/mo), Students ($19.99/mo). A 7-day free trial is offered.
Is there a free version of After Effects?
After Effects does not have a permanent free plan, but offers a 7-day free trial to test the product.
Does After Effects offer a free trial?
Yes, After Effects offers a 7-day free trial so you can test before committing.
What are cheaper alternatives to After Effects?
Free or freemium alternatives include Rive, DaVinci Resolve, SVGator. View our full comparison to find the best value.