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    Motion Bro Reviews, pricing and alternatives 2026

    Preset and extension manager for After Effects.

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    Content creatorDesigner
    What it does
    Motion design
    Asset management

    Motion Bro

    ToolTrim Verdict
    3.9/5
    Decent

    Handy to organize and apply a large After Effects preset library.

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    Our take

    Understanding Motion Bro.

    Motion Bro is an After Effects extension to organize, browse and apply preset packs (transitions, effects, text animations) from a visual interface, instead of digging through folders. It's a direct competitor to Animation Composer, with the same promise: save time when you reuse a lot of presets.

    The model: the base extension is free, and you then buy preset packs (often one-time), some free. So you only pay for what you actually use.

    Who it's for: motion designers who accumulate many packs and want to manage them cleanly. If you have few presets, a simple local folder does the job. And if you already use Animation Composer, Motion Bro is redundant: pick one or the other depending on the packs you want.

    Practical uses

    • Organize and apply a preset library
    • Quickly install transition packs
    • Visually browse effects in After Effects
    • Speed up repetitive motion editing

    Pros and cons

    What Motion Bro does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.

    Pros

    • Interface to browse and apply preset packs
    • Free base extension
    • Handles large libraries of transitions and effects
    • Many packs available (free and paid)

    Cons

    • Paid preset packs add up
    • Overlaps with Animation Composer
    • After Effects specific
    • Of little use if you have few presets

    Motion Bro: when it makes sense.

    Handy to organize and apply a large After Effects preset library. With few packs, a local folder is enough, and Animation Composer does comparable work.

    Keep if

    You manage a large library of preset packs in After Effects. You want to install and browse presets via an interface, not folders

    Challenge if

    You have few presets: a local folder is enough. You already use Animation Composer: the two overlap

    How much does Motion Bro cost?

    Free0 €

    Free base extension

    Gratuit (extension)

    Preset packs sold separately (one-time), some free

    Official pricing sourceverified on

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    Motion Bro Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free (Gratuit (extension)).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You have few presets: a local folder is enough; You already use Animation Composer: the two overlap.
    Alternatives
    Animation Composer 3.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Handy to organize and apply a large After Effects preset library.

    Our verdict on Motion Bro.

    Why this verdict

    Decent

    Motion Bro is hard to replace short-term, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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    Frequently asked questions about Motion Bro

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    What is Motion Bro used for?

    Preset and extension manager for After Effects.

    How much does Motion Bro cost?

    Motion Bro costs €0 (free) (Gratuit (extension) plan). Price verified on 2026-06-15.

    Is Motion Bro suitable for beginners?

    Motion Bro suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Motion Bro worth the price?

    Handy to organize and apply a large After Effects preset library. With few packs, a local folder is enough, and Animation Composer does comparable work.

    What are the best alternatives to Motion Bro?

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