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At a Glance
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Star Rating
(156)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Animate
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(301)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blender
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its "Textures" and "Lighting" features, achieving a high score of 9.5 and 9.6 respectively, while Adobe Animate's rendering features do not match this level of quality.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's "File Editing" capabilities, scoring 9.3, allow for superior mesh repair and editing, which is crucial for 3D modeling, whereas Adobe Animate's editing features are more focused on 2D animation and do not offer the same depth.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's strong support for various file formats, particularly its compatibility with STL, OBJ, and 3MF, scoring 9.1, 9.4, and 8.8 respectively, making it a versatile choice for users needing extensive file support, unlike Adobe Animate which is more limited in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Blender's sculpting and topology features, scoring 8.6 and 8.3, provide a robust environment for 3D artists, while Adobe Animate's drawing tools, scoring 8.2, are more suited for 2D animation and may not meet the needs of 3D creators.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's overall ease of setup, rated at 9.1, is a significant advantage for new users, while Adobe Animate, with a score of 8.5, may present a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with animation software.
  • Users report that Blender's community support and resources are extensive, with a high quality of support rated at 8.5, which is often highlighted as a key benefit, whereas Adobe Animate's support, rated at 7.8, may not be as comprehensive or responsive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Animate
No pricing available
Blender
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Animate
No trial information available
Blender
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
134
9.0
252
Ease of Use
8.0
135
7.2
254
Ease of Setup
8.8
21
9.0
21
Ease of Admin
8.6
14
8.6
14
Quality of Support
7.9
120
8.6
221
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
12
9.2
11
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
136
9.2
249
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.1
142
Design
Not enough data
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
7.9
116
Not enough data
8.5
123
Move
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
8.8
130
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
7.8
114
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
12
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
8.8
29
File Support
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
File Editing
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Software Type
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
27
Library
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.6
23
Rendering
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.6
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Integrations
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.3
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
11
Editing
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
11
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
4.4
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
3.8
8
Not enough data
3.8
8
Not enough data
4.0
8
Generative AI
8.0
40
5.8
14
7.2
41
6.1
14
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Blender
Blender
Adobe Animate and Blender are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.4%
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Animation
14.4%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Graphic Design
9.2%
Design
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Other
49.7%
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.8%
Computer Games
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Computer Software
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Other
56.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AS
Arnoldo S.
Verified User in Entertainment

I used to be an adobe animate user ever since its called adobe flash, its mainly only the name changed with the functions remains almost the same and with a few new added features. I mainly use Adobe animate for using web animations and character animations...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
GD
Verified User in Design

There is a major bug in this program. Whenever a widow pops up to save or change settings, the cursor can not click on options. For example if i close a file and decide to not save I must use Tab select "No" and then "Enter". This isn't so bad, but if I...

Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Gregg J.
GJ
Gregg J.
Verified User in Retail

In short I have the opinion that it is not a software created for designers of the industrial area since it does not have the technical, metric and dimensions regulations to draw measurements and based on precise planes modeling parts that require an exact...

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Discussions
Adobe Animate
Adobe Animate Discussions
How do you animate in Adobe?
2 comments
Satyam G.
SG
Its easy to use if you have knowledge of toolsRead more
What is the best way to integrate After Effects with Adobe Animate?
1 comment
Gareth O.
GO
Unfortunately After Effects & Animate do not share the same code base so the files are not interchangeable, and unlike most other Adobe products you can not...Read more
Is Adobe animate free?
1 comment
Anshu C.
AC
No its not free, you have to take subscribtion for thatRead more
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
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How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
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