What's the most reliable motion graphics software for adding branded lower-thirds across podcast video edits?

If your goal is reliable, repeatable branded lower-thirds for podcast edits, the safest choice is usually Adobe After Effects.

Why After Effects is often the most reliable

• Industry standard for motion graphics and lower-thirds
• Easy to build a template system for names, titles, and brand colors
• Works well with MOGRTs (Motion Graphics Templates) for reuse in Premiere Pro
• Strong ecosystem of plugins, presets, and tutorials
• Very stable for this kind of graphics work if your workflow is Adobe-based

Good alternatives

• Premiere Pro: best if you want simple lower-thirds and faster editing, but less flexible for polished motion design
• DaVinci Resolve Fusion: very powerful and reliable, especially if you’re already in Resolve
• Apple Motion: good and affordable on Mac, especially for Final Cut users, but less common in professional workflows
• Canva / CapCut: easiest for basic social-style graphics, but not ideal for robust branded lower-thirds across episodes

Best pick by use case

• Most reliable overall: After Effects
• Best if you edit in Premiere Pro: After Effects + MOGRT
• Best all-in-one editor + graphics: DaVinci Resolve
• Best simple/fast option: Premiere Pro Essential Graphics

If you want, I can also recommend the best software based on your budget and editing setup (Windows/Mac, Premiere/Resolve, solo or team).