Animation Composer 3

Animation Composer is a Mister Horse plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that provides a browsable library of animation presets, free with 1,000+ assets or $16.50/month (annual) for 6,000+.

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In practice. What you can do with Animation Composer 3.

Animation Composer adds a browsable library of pre-built animation presets and reusable components inside Adobe After Effects, and the same subscription works in Premiere Pro (where the product has been renamed Premiere Composer on that side). Four dedicated time-saving tools come with both the free and paid tiers.

The free tier includes over 1,000 assets. The Mister Horse Subscription unlocks over 6,000 assets across both apps for $19.90/month, or $16.50/month billed annually ($198/year, a $40 saving versus paying monthly). Adding team members incurs prorated charges rather than a flat team price, and owners of old perpetual licenses may see discounted upgrade pricing only visible after logging in.

Practical uses

Speed up motion graphicsDrag a preset animation from Animation Composer onto a layer in After Effects instead of keyframing from scratch.
Reuse animations across projectsSave custom animations to your personal library so they are available in Premiere Pro through the same subscription.

Features & use cases

Animation

Motion design

Workflow ae

Asset management

For. What works in its favour.

Works across both After Effects and Premiere Pro under one subscription instead of buying separate plugins for each.
The free tier already includes over 1,000 assets, enough to try the workflow before paying.

Pays off from

25 minsaved a month

Animation Composer 3 costs $16.50/month. If your hour is worth $40, those 25 min cover it.

Your hour is worth$40/h

Against. What to plan for.

It is a plugin, not a standalone tool, so it adds to an existing Adobe Creative Cloud subscription cost rather than replacing it.
Adding a team member is billed pro-rata rather than at a flat per-seat rate, so team cost is not a simple multiple of the individual price.

Too expensive if

You use it less than once a month
A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do

Pricing. What does Animation Composer 3 cost ?

Free

Permanent free plan

Over 1,000 assets and 4 time-saving tools included
Personal library capped (up to 500 items per prior seed data)

Mister Horse Subscription (monthly)

$19.90/mo

Over 6,000 assets and the 4 time-saving tools, across both After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Mister Horse Subscription (annual)

ToolTrim reference price

$16.50/mo

Billed annually

Over 6,000 assets and the 4 time-saving tools
Billed yearly at $198, saving $40 versus paying monthly

Checked on September 25, 2026Official pricing

Alternatives. What could replace Animation Composer 3?

Motion Bro3.6/5 · Very goodFreeFree plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro giving one-click access to paid transition and preset packs.

Red Giant3.2/5 · GoodFrom €45.51/moRed Giant is a professional suite of 50+ VFX and motion design plugins created by Maxon for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and video apps. Includes Trapcode (particles, lens flares, lights), Universe (transitions, effects), color tools, and specialized toolsets. Ships with monthly updates and Maxon Studio (templates).

Our verdict. What to know about Animation Composer 3.

How the score breaks down

Added value

The $16.50/month annual subscription unlocks 6,000+ assets across two host apps, but it is an add-on cost on top of an already-paid After Effects or Premiere Pro license rather than a standalone replacement.

Simplicity

The library is described as browsable, with presets and reusable components directly usable in the host app, matching a quick drag-and-drop first result.

Fit for purpose

The preset library and 4 time-saving tools work natively inside After Effects and Premiere Pro as described, matching the plugin's core promise without a third-party tool mentioned.

Performance

The catalogue covers animation presets and reusable components at a large scale (6,000+ assets), but it is scoped to animation presets rather than a broader creative toolset.

Reversibility

Neutral score: what happens to saved custom animations or the personal library after cancelling is not covered by the collected sources.

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Works with

Animation Composer 3 is a plugin for

Adobe After Effects

Adobe's visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application (Windows/macOS).

Frequently asked questions. What people ask about Animation Composer 3.

What is Animation Composer 3 used for?

Animation Composer is a Mister Horse plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that provides a browsable library of animation presets, free with 1,000+ assets or $16.50/month (annual) for 6,000+.

How much does Animation Composer 3 cost?

Animation Composer 3 costs $16.50/month (Mister Horse Subscription (annual) plan). Price verified on September 25, 2026.

Is Animation Composer 3 suitable for beginners?

Video editors and motion designers who already work in After Effects or Premiere Pro and want ready-made animations instead of keyframing common motions from scratch.

Is Animation Composer 3 worth the price?

Worth the $16.50/month annual subscription (about $198/year) once the larger 6,000+ asset library and the 4 time-saving tools save more editing time than the free tier's 1,000+ assets already cover.

What are the best alternatives to Animation Composer 3?

The main alternatives to Animation Composer 3 are: Motion Bro, Red Giant. Free alternatives: Motion Bro.

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