| Feature | After Effects Native | aescripts Workflower Exclusive | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Master Properties | Limited to text/fonts; slow to update | Any property (Effects, Transform, Styles); instant | | Expression Control | Manual coding required | Visual node-based linking | | Multi-Comp Editing | Not possible | Full support (Master Comp Manager) | | Premiere Pro MOGRTs | Basic sliders/checkboxes | Complex logic (conditional dropdowns, multi-select) | | Layer Searching | Basic name search | Search by expression, effect, color label, keyframe type | | Cost | Included in CC subscription | ~$80 one-time (Exclusive Pro) |
Users can merge multiple mattes onto a single track matte, a process that normally requires complex layer stacking or third-party plugins in native AE. Performance Enhancements aescripts workflower exclusive