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At a Glance
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Trapcode Suite
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Trapcode Suite excels in Text Animation, particularly with its Particular plugin, which allows for intricate particle effects that enhance motion graphics significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that RedGiant Effects Suite shines in Rotoscoping capabilities, especially with the Universe Roto tool, which simplifies the process and saves time compared to Trapcode's offerings.
  • G2 users highlight that Trapcode Suite has a more robust Content Library, providing a wider array of pre-built templates and assets that users can easily integrate into their projects.
  • Users on G2 report that RedGiant Effects Suite offers superior Visual Effects with its Magic Bullet Looks feature, which allows for advanced color grading and film-like effects that are highly praised by filmmakers.
  • Reviewers say that Trapcode Suite's Motion Tracking capabilities are less intuitive than those found in RedGiant Effects Suite, which offers a more user-friendly interface for tracking and compositing.
  • Users mention that while both suites have strong support, RedGiant Effects Suite has a slight edge in Quality of Support, with faster response times and more comprehensive documentation according to user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RedGiant Effects Suite
No pricing available
Trapcode Suite
No pricing available
Free Trial
RedGiant Effects Suite
No trial information available
Trapcode Suite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
14
9.1
15
Ease of Use
8.3
14
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
9.3
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
11
8.8
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
10.0
16
Features by Category
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Functionality
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Project Management
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite and Trapcode Suite are categorized as Video Effects
Unique Categories
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite has no unique categories
Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.9%
Reviewers' Industry
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Broadcast Media
12.5%
Public Relations and Communications
6.3%
Media Production
6.3%
Market Research
6.3%
Other
56.3%
Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite
Media Production
17.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Graphic Design
11.8%
Broadcast Media
11.8%
Animation
11.8%
Other
35.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shelby R.
SR
Shelby R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It's so so easy! I absolutely love the simplicity of this product. Drag and drop and you're done. The effects are seamless and look so professional. You can certainly take the time to make these type of effects from scratch yourself, but there's no need...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Animation
Verified User in Animation

With the recent acquisition by Maxon, I find I can no longer recommend this product. While the technology is still very much cutting edge, the new management has introduced a business model focused on revenue over creativity. Introducing a Software as a...

Trapcode Suite
Trapcode Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

The Trapcode Suite is a great addition to any After Effects users' effects toolset. The UI is accessible and the library of effects are both useful and robust.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Graphic Design

This plugin is NOT compatible with Mac Silicon (M1 / M2); at least, that's what I suspect. I have the most up-to-date After Effects and Maxcode / Trapcode Particular

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RedGiant Effects Suite
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Trapcode Suite
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Discussions
RedGiant Effects Suite
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