If you already own Universe 2023, for HUD Components + GPU speedups. If you’re new, the $199/year is reasonable, but try the 14-day free trial first – especially on your main host and OS – to test for the Windows parameter reset bug or Rosetta performance dip.
Tested on M2 Max Mac Studio, 64GB RAM, After Effects 2024, 1080p comp. Red Giant Universe 2024.1
Wait for Maxon’s spring sale (March–April) – Universe often drops to $149/year, or get it bundled with Red Giant Complete ($399/year for all Red Giant tools). If you already own Universe 2023, for HUD