Camtasia 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Pricing and Plans
Features
Integrations
User Reviews

Overview

Camtasia

4.5

(448)

Pricing

Starting at $179.88 per year

About Camtasia

Camtasia is a screen recording and video making solution designed to create, edit, and share videos. It can help users create content for lessons, tutorials, product demos, plus more. Users can record desktop screens or use webcams to create videos. With Camtasia, users can use various video templates as well as add annotations and effects to recordings. This solution is compatible with Mac and Windows devices.

The platform includes a built-in library with music and sound effects that may be added to videos. Or, users can upload audio clips. Using Camtasia's editing tools, users can insert video transitions, animations, and customizable quizzes to screen recordings before publishing. Videos can be shared directly to YouTube, Vimeo, Screencast, or other online sites.

Pricing includes a one-time single licensing fee and supports two devices. Please contact TechSmith for detailed pricing information. Technical support is available via an online help center and other methods.

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Camtasia Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $179.88 per year

Free Trial

Free Version

Camtasia Starter

$0.00

per user, per year

Plan includes:

No feature limitations
Watermarked exports

Camtasia Essentials

$179.88

per user, per year

Plan includes:

Screen and camera recording
Powerful video editing
Speech-to-text transcription
No watermark

Camtasia Create

$249.00

per user, per year

Plan includes:

Everything in Essentials, plus unlimited:
Text-based video editing
AI-generated script from a prompt
Audio cleanup: remove uuhms, aahs, fan noise
200+ voices and styles

Camtasia Pro

$499.00

per user, per year

Plan includes:

Everything in Create, plus unlimited:
Video reviews and collaboration
AI-translated scripts and captions
AI-generated video titles, descriptions, and chapters
AI-generated avatar videos
100M+ premium assets

Camtasia Features

Popular features found in Video Editing
3D Video Editing
Audio Capture
Media Library
Split/Merge
Text Overlay
Video Capture
Video Stabilization
More features of Camtasia
Activity Dashboard
Animation
Animations & Transitions
Annotations
Audio Mixing
Brand Overlay
Collaboration Tools
Color Grading
Commenting/Notes
Content Library
Content Management
Customizable Branding
Customizable Templates
Data Import/Export
Drag & Drop
Engagement Tracking
File Sharing
Filtering
Interactive Content
Multi-Language
Multimedia Support
Multiple Format Support
Multi-Screen Recording
On-Demand Recording
Preview Functionality
Privacy Options
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Screen Capture
Screen Recording
Search/Filter
Single Sign On
Social Media Integration
Social Promotion
Social Sharing
Speed Adjustment
Subtitles/Closed Captions
Supports HD Resolution
Template Management
Templates
Text Editing
Text to Video
Third-Party Integrations
Video Call Recording
Video Creation
Video Editing
Video Management
Video Marketing
Video Streaming
Video Support
Voice-Over/Audio
Watermarking
YouTube Uploading

Camtasia Integrations

Snagit

Integration rated 4.7 from 12 reviews

Panopto

YouTube

Camtasia User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Ratings Breakdown

63%

29%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.2

Customer support

4.2

Functionality

4.3

Mae G.

Verified reviewer

E-Learning

Self-Employed

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Easy to use

I started using Camtasia in the early 20 teens. It was a struggle because I was new to learning tools like this. I have used others, but remained with Camtasia. When updated versions came out they did not interrupt my ability to work or cause problems as updates can sometimes do. The tutorials make learning easy as they are clear and concise. And there are many of them!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of use always!!! Even if I don’t use it for awhile when I return to using it there’s no huge learning barrier to become reacquainted. Second would be price. It was not cost prohibitive like some others.

Cons:

I don’t have anything. There are no dislikes from me.

Milo D.

Verified reviewer

Writing and Editing

Self-Employed

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Camtasia Can Be a Better Fit than More Expensive Video Editors

Camtasia has always exceeded my expectations. It's way more powerful than people might expect, I know quite a bit about Camtasia but I totally admit there are more some features I haven't learned yet how to use but I know they exist and when I need them I know they will be there. TechSmith is also a really great company to work with, they really care about their products and making them better.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

1) The hot spot feature, it's something other tools just don't have. 2) Camtasia has pre-built features that other tools don't have, you can just do things much faster in Camtasia than what it takes me to do in Premiere and Final Cut. 3) TechSmith has made a lot of smart decisions by creating a video editor that most people can learn how to use in a short amount of time. Albeit that Camtasia is not the most advanced video editing platform but it doesn't have to be, it's perfect for the average person who needs to do some video editing. This is why I love Camtasia, I can ramp up new video editors quickly. Even my advanced video editor now sings the praises of Camtasia, he complained at first but now even he sees the light.

Cons:

We have pushed Camtasia to where it breaks with too many layers, yes I know the workarounds but this could be improved upon. I'm a little concerned about the EOL of the HTML output, please don't lose that feature because it's super important for the hot spot feature.

Reasons for switching to Camtasia

Several reasons, 1) I know longer have the powerful desktop machine I used to have. 2) I needed something that others could easily learn, tools like Adobe Premiere and Apple Final Cut are high-end video editing tools and their learning curve and system requirements are too high for the average person. I love those tools too but Camtasia makes more sense for how it's being used in my company.

Vanessa M.

Verified reviewer

Design

Self-Employed

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Simple, easy to learn, trustworthy

It's been very useful and easy to learn, I've used it a lot and also recommended it. It is not overly expensive but there are less expensive (and even free) apps around with the same capabilities, so a free version with fewer options and pay-per-addons would be a great alternative.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Previously 5

Functionality

Previously 4

Pros:

It is easy to learn, produces high-quality videos and has lots of effects already included that make the job faster. It has all the basic functions and some advanced ones and it has a great interface.

Cons:

Even though it has lots of effects already included, if you do the same type of video again and again the selection becomes limited. The recorder only produces a huge file that needs to be opened in Camtasia and then exported, which makes long recordings very hard to manage. And, if the videos are too big, the software becomes jumpy, which doesn't happen with the same set of videos on a different editor.

Reasons for switching to Camtasia

Because it is super hard to work with and learn and Adobe has become absurdly expensive for a freelancer.

Jean-Pierre N.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Camtasia, the user-friendly software

Amazing software for creating videos for online and hybrid courses. It is also user-friendly, particularly to new users.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It creates excellent screen recordings and is user-friendly. In addition, audio editing and accurate captions are a plus.

Cons:

Camtesia is very expensive, plus the company charges for the updated version. It also lacks the advanced editing capabilities you find in other software similar to it.

Jerry S.

Verified reviewer

Entertainment

Self-Employed

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

The Non-Corporate Enthusiast

I understand that further development has "corporate appeal" as its main aim. As a single user, a retired non-corporate user, I am not your principal focus. I am getting left behind as recent upgrades reflect corporate rates ($$$$) The program is of great value but upgrade costs for features that I don't use are quickly separating me as a future user. And that would be a shame.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

Camtasia is used frequenty, every week, but often daily. More than a hobbiest, it is a principal tool in my video editing toolbox.

Cons:

I am not a fan of the available navigation tools for timeline editing, but with frequent use, I have my workarounds. I would not want to be without the program.

Reasons for switching to Camtasia

Final Cut complexity and cost was outreaching my needs. Camtasia had just the right capabilities and was in a modest pricing window that offered exceptional value for the money

GUILHERME M.

Verified reviewer

E-Learning

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Great tool with low cost and great results.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I love how easy it is to use. People who knows zero about video edition or Camtasia can use it within minutes of tutorials. It's a powerfull tool that I use about 10 years already and can see how improved it is.

Cons:

The cost, but it's a local problem, because for us in Brazil is a high cost. But overall, it worth the pay.

Reasons for choosing Camtasia

Cost and easiness to use it. And my previous knowledge about it.

Gregory S.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

Self-Employed

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Easiest Video Editor - some features need work.

I have switched to other video editors. They're either overly complicated (too feature-rich) or too expensive. Some are too simplistic. Camtasia continues to be the easiest to learn, use, and deploy videos. Regardless of whatever tools I try, I keep coming back to Camtasia.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Camtasia is intuitive. It's pretty easy to understand how to get samples into the editor, how to cut scenes, how to stack videos and audio. There are a lot of audio and video effects that are obvious as to how to use them and what they do. The barriers to entry are very low. And it's a decent price for the capabilities.

Cons:

The new "Background Removal" is not great (moving around causes flickering). A long-time complaint is a lack of Video Titling. No easy way to time-reverse a snippet. Chromakey (remove color) doesn't work well.

Reasons for switching to Camtasia

Camtasia is less expensive and easier to use.

Aaron P.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

Self-Employed

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

If You're Serious About Video You Need To Get Camtasia

I've been using Camtasia for years and while I have looked at other systems, I always come back to Camtasia because it remains constant, even when the latest versions are released.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The best thing I like about Camtasia is that it always stays up to date with video creation trends, so that you can always create relevant videos.

Cons:

If there's a failing, it's simply the learning curve. But really, that's not a failing. It's only because there are so many cool features that it can take a while before you get into the swing of video creation. Once learnt though, it becomes a breeze.

Reasons for choosing Camtasia

I chose Camtasia because it was a true video creation system and I knew it would be around for a long time.

Andrew B.

Verified reviewer

Professional Training & Coaching

10000+ employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Best for software training videos

I've made demo videos of software in under a day with Camtasia. Editing them and adding callouts is a breeze.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It's optimized for creating videos in which screen recordings of software usage predominate.

Cons:

Little things, like the inability to reverse a clip (i.e. play it backwards on the timeline). The ability to export the audio to an external program, edit it there, then bring it back in, would be amazing too.

Reasons for switching to Camtasia

A colleague at an old employer heard me say I wanted to use Premiere Pro for a project and he told me I'd work a lot less hard and get it done in a lot less time if I tried Camtasia. I did, and I was sold on it in minutes.

David E.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

Self-Employed

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Camtasia for projects