**I am looking for a cheap (not necessarily free) editing software.**  

At the moment I have to work with Serif MoviePlus X6 but I find this too basic.  

I have a lot of knowledge of video editing but am usually restricted by the limitations of the software I can afford. I need something as advanced as After Effects - and similar to Blender's layout which is **NOT** designed for ease of use but rather to offer as much flexibility as possible - for general video editing; but for a lower cost than Adobe products.

Any suggestions?

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ANSWER
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Of the amazing answers I received I found the best suggestions were:

1. BlackMagic Davinci Resolve 12
2. Lightworks