EffectCraft
Free, open-source motion graphics and compositing app, a clean-room take on Adobe After Effects.
Our verdict
EffectCraft is for motion designers who want to try a free After Effects-style compositor. Skip it if you need a tool for client work today.
What it does well
- Exports ProRes, HEVC, AV1, WebM, image sequences and GIF
- 3D cameras, lights and soft shadows
- Free and open source on desktop and in the browser
Where it falls short
- Alpha; README says it is not yet a replacement for client work
- First commit was 1 October 2026
- Young project; versions are still 0.x
EffectCraft is a motion graphics and visual effects app written in Rust. Its README says about 91% of After Effects' features exist in some form.
The README says it is young, with its first commit on 1 October 2026, and not yet a replacement for After Effects on client work.
Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money