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Detailed Analysis ](#analyst-rating-section) [ User Sentiment ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) (2201 Reviews) ](#user-sentiment-section) [ Analyst Rating 75 Detailed Analysis ](#analyst-rating-section) [ User Sentiment ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) (1550 Reviews) ](#user-sentiment-section) Price Starts From $0 Monthly Free Trial is unavailable → $0 Monthly Free Trial is unavailable → Pros What we like about Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects: * Built for full video editing workflows, from trimming to multi-cam to final delivery * Supports a wide range of formats, including RED, ARRI, and 8K footage * Team Projects let multiple editors work on the same timeline at once * Lumetri color tools give you curves, wheels, and HSL secondaries in one panel * Industry-standard pick for motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects work * Expressions let you automate animations with JavaScript for complex motion behavior * Roto Brush and advanced keying handle green screen and rotoscoping cleanly * Content-Aware Fill helps remove unwanted objects from footage using Adobe Sensei Cons What we dislike about Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects: * Users report lag and sluggish playback even on powerful machines * The interface and feature depth take real time to learn * Occasional bugs like keyboard glitches and playback errors interrupt editing sessions * Heavy system requirements can make it a tough fit for mid-range hardware * Performance slows down quickly once compositions get complex, even on high-end rigs * The learning curve is steep, especially for users new to motion graphics * Not built for cutting and assembling long-form video on a timeline * Expression-based animation and node-free compositing can feel dated next to newer tools ### Our Review **Bottom line:** Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects solve different problems in the same suite. Pick Premiere Pro if you're cutting video on a timeline. Pick After Effects if you're building motion graphics, titles, or visual effects. Premiere Pro is where you assemble footage, sync multi-cam angles, grade color with Lumetri, and mix audio. It handles everything from DSLR clips to 8K and RED files. After Effects is where you composite layers, key green screens, track motion, and animate with expressions. The two share a Dynamic Link so you can move shots between them without rendering intermediate files. On pricing, Premiere Pro starts at $22.99 per month and After Effects starts at $20.99 per month, both as standalone subscriptions. Most pro users end up on the full Creative Cloud plan since the apps lean on each other so heavily. Both apps share the same weak spots. Users find playback sluggish on big projects, even with strong hardware. The learning curve is steep for newcomers, and occasional bugs do show up. Neither is the right call if you want a lightweight editor. Go with Premiere Pro if your day is mostly editing interviews, films, or social cuts. Choose After Effects if your work is title sequences, animated explainers, or VFX shots. If you do both, you'll likely use them together rather than pick one. ### Analyst Rating Summary Overall Scores Based on the research and analysis by SelectHub's team of research analysts, Adobe Premiere Pro has an analyst rating of 82\. By comparison After Effects has an analyst rating of 75\. 82 75 Features Comparison **Advanced Editing Tools** Empowers users to fine-tune their creative vision with precision, enabling them to create professional-quality videos. 94 91 **Audio Editing Tools** Allows users to enhance sound quality, synchronize audio tracks, and add sound effects, elevating the overall audio experience of their videos. 100 76 **Basic Editing Tools** Provides a user-friendly interface for essential tasks like trimming, cutting, and joining video clips, making video editing accessible to users of all skill levels. 100 91 [Show More](#) [Show More](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=Video Editing Software) Strengths The best features of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects as judged by user reviews and analyst validation. Audio Editing Tools Basic Editing Tools Collaboration Advanced Editing Tools Security Collaboration Advanced Editing Tools Basic Editing Tools Platform Capabilities ### Analyst Ratings for Functional Requirements [Customize This Data](#) [Customize This Data](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=Video Editing Software) How Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects compare against the top 5 functional requirements as defined by SelectHub project data. Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects \+ Add Product [\+ Add Product](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=Video Editing Software) Advanced Editing Tools Audio Editing Tools Basic Editing Tools Collaboration Platform Capabilities 94 100 100 100 90 91 76 91 93 91 0 25 50 75 100 Implementation Level of Effort Estimation **Tier 1:** Fully/moderately supported out-of-the-box allowing for quick and easy deployment. [Read more](#) **Tier 2:** Supported with workarounds or add-ons that may require additional costs. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. **Advanced Editing Tools** Empowers users to fine-tune their creative vision with precision, enabling them to create professional-quality videos. 93% 0% 7% 86% 7% 7% **Audio Editing Tools** Allows users to enhance sound quality, synchronize audio tracks, and add sound effects, elevating the overall audio experience of their videos. 100% 0% 0% 33% 67% 0% **Basic Editing Tools** Provides a user-friendly interface for essential tasks like trimming, cutting, and joining video clips, making video editing accessible to users of all skill levels. 100% 0% 0% 71% 29% 0% **Collaboration** Facilitates real-time collaboration, enabling teams to work together efficiently on video projects, regardless of location or device. 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% **Platform Capabilities** Empowers users to create and edit videos across various platforms, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for diverse work environments. 83% 17% 0% 83% 17% 0% **Customize This Data For Your Unique Needs** and compare feature capabilities head-to-head [CUSTOMIZE NOW](#) [CUSTOMIZE NOW](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=Video Editing Software) ### Analyst Ratings for Technical Requirements [Customize This Data](#) [Customize This Data](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=Video Editing Software) Implementation Level of Effort Estimation **Tier 1:** Fully/moderately supported out-of-the-box allowing for quick and easy deployment. [Read more](#) **Tier 2:** Supported with workarounds or add-ons that may require additional costs. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. **Integrations** Seamlessly integrates with other creative tools, streamlining workflows and enhancing the overall video production process. 71% 0% 29% 43% 29% 28% **Security** Prioritizes data security, safeguarding sensitive video projects through robust encryption and access controls. 83% 17% 0% 67% 33% 0% **Requirements Summary** Of typical requirements, 78.6% are fully supported out of the box by Adobe Premiere Pro including Audio Editing Tools, Basic Editing Tools and Collaboration. After Effects supports 53.6% and excels at Advanced Editing Tools, Basic Editing Tools and Platform Capabilities. Adobe Premiere Pro has an analyst rating of 82 and a user sentiment rating of 'excellent' based on 2201 reviews, while After Effects has an analyst rating of 75 and a user sentiment rating of 'excellent' based on 1550 reviews. ### User Sentiment Summary Adobe Premiere Pro has a user sentiment rating of 91 based on 2201 reviews. After Effects has a user sentiment rating of 93 based on 1550 reviews. ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) 2201 reviews ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) 1550 reviews Synopsis Evaluating all review platforms, our market analysts have compiled the following user sentiment data. 91% of users recommend this product Adobe Premiere Pro has a 'excellent' User Satisfaction Rating of 91% when considering 2201 user reviews from 2 recognized software review sites. 93% of users recommend this product After Effects has a 'excellent' User Satisfaction Rating of 93% when considering 1550 user reviews from 2 recognized software review sites. User Review Scores **G2.com, Inc** **4.5** (1650) **4.6** (1113) **Capterra Inc** **4.7** (551) **4.7** (437) ### Awards SelectHub awards earned by these products based on a comprehensive analysis by our research analysts. SelectHub research analysts have evaluated Adobe Premiere Pro and concluded it deserves the award for the Best Overall Video Editing Software available today and earns best-in-class honors for Collaboration, Integrations and Security. Adobe Premiere Pro stands above the rest by achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating as a User Favorite. ![Analysts' Pick Award]() ![User Favorite Award]() Show more ![Collaboration Award]() ![Integrations Award]() ![Security Award]() After Effects stands above the rest by achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating as a User Favorite. ![User Favorite Award]() ### Product Assistance Training Resources Documentation In Person Live Online Videos Webinars Documentation In Person Live Online Videos Webinars Support Email Phone Chat FAQ Forum Knowledge Base 24/7 Live Support Email Phone Chat FAQ Forum Knowledge Base 24/7 Live Support ### Product Basics Company Size i Small Medium Large Small Medium Large Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Android Chromebook Windows Mac Linux Android Chromebook Deployment Supported Cloud On-Premise Mobile Cloud On-Premise Mobile Comparison of Top Alternatives [ Adobe Premiere Pro Alternatives](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro/alternatives/) [ After Effects Alternatives](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/after-effects/alternatives/) ### Screenshots ![Screenshots]() ![Screenshots]() ### Key Features * **Timeline editing** – Cut, trim, and arrange clips on a multi-track timeline built for long-form video assembly. * **Multi-camera editing** – Sync footage from several camera angles and switch between them with live playback. * **Lumetri color** – Grade footage with curves, color wheels, and HSL secondaries inside a dedicated color workspace. * **Auto Reframe** – Reformat clips for square or vertical aspect ratios using AI-driven framing. * **Team Projects** – Share a single project across editors with version control and conflict resolution. * **Compositing layers** – Stack video, images, and effects into layered comps for detailed visual builds. * **Motion tracking** – Track points or full 3D camera moves using the 3D Camera Tracker and Warp Stabilizer. * **Expressions** – Drive animation values with JavaScript code for procedural and reactive motion. * **Roto Brush** – Isolate moving subjects from backgrounds with AI-assisted rotoscoping. * **Content-Aware Fill** – Paint out unwanted objects across frames using Adobe Sensei. ### Top Alternatives in Video Editing Software [ After Effects ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/after-effects/) [ Camtasia ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/camtasia/) [ Clipchamp ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/clipchamp/) [ Corel VideoStudio Ultimate ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/corel-videostudio-ultimate/) [ DaVinci Resolve ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/davinci-resolve/) [ Descript ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/descript/) [ Final Cut Pro ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/final-cut-pro/) [ iMovie ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/imovie/) [ Kapwing ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/kapwing/) [ Lightworks ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/lightworks/) [ Luxea Pro ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/luxea-pro/) [ Minvo ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/minvo/) [ Movavi ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/movavi/) [ Pinnacle Studio Ultimate ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/pinnacle-studio-ultimate/) [ PowerDirector 365 Business ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/video-editing-software/powerdirector-365-business/) ### Head-to-Head Comparison ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![After Effects Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS After Effects](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-after-effects/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Camtasia Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Camtasia](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-camtasia/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Clipchamp Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Clipchamp](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/clipchamp-vs-adobe-premiere-pro/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Corel VideoStudio Ultimate Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Corel VideoStudio Ultimate](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-corel-videostudio-ultimate/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![DaVinci Resolve Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS DaVinci Resolve](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/davinci-resolve-vs-adobe-premiere-pro/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Descript Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Descript](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-descript/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Final Cut Pro Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Final Cut Pro](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-final-cut-pro/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![iMovie Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS iMovie](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-imovie/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Kapwing Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Kapwing](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-kapwing/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Lightworks Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Lightworks](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-lightworks/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Movavi Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Movavi](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-movavi/) ![Adobe Premiere Pro Software Tool]() ![Wondershare Filmora Software Tool]() [Adobe Premiere Pro VS Wondershare Filmora](https://www.selecthub.com/video-editing-software/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-wondershare-filmora/) **About SelectHub (and our data)** We’re the employee-owned Austin-based startup 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Our market data is crowdsourced from our user-base of 100,000+ companies. WE DISTILL IT INTO REAL REQUIREMENTS, COMPARISON REPORTS, PRICE GUIDES and more... ![SelectHub Products Reporting and Analytics]() [ Build Your Requirements](https://pmo.selecthub.com/software-requirements/?category=Video%20Editing%20Software&campaign%5Fname=Video%20Editing%20Requirements) ![SelectHub Products Cost and Pricing Guide]() [ Get Your Free Comparison Report](https://pmo.selecthub.com/request-custom-scorecard/?category=Video%20Editing%20Software) **Tier 1:** Fully/moderately supported out-of-the-box allowing for quick and easy deployment. Fully or moderately supported out-of-the-box with industry-leading capabilities and is immediately available after installation without needing any add-ons, integrations, or custom development. **Tier 2:** Supported with workarounds or add-ons that may require additional costs. Not directly available in the software, but can be accomplished using other built-in features, workarounds, or add-ons/products from the vendor with or without any additional cost. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. Requires additional integrations, plugins, marketplace applications from a third-party vendor, or custom development using the APIs, libraries, extensions, and development framework supported by the software, with or without any additional cost. 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