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Screen recording, video making, and editing tool

Last updated: November 2024

Camtasia - 2024 Pricing, Features, Reviews, & Alternatives

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What is Camtasia?

Camtasia is a screen recording and video making solution that allows users to create, edit, save, and share videos. It is designed to help businesses create tutorials, demos, webinars, or other types of instructional videos. Users can record Mac and Windows device screens or webcams to capture software functionalities, video calls, and other content. Camtasia allows users to add annotations, effects, templates, and other editing tools to help increase viewer engagement.

With Camtasia's editing tools, users can zoom in or out of video content, insert transitions, and add pan animations to screen recordings. Customizable video quizzes can also be added to measure viewer learning and engagement. Users can record audio clips or add music and sound effects from the Camtasia library. This solution provides a variety of pre-built video templates including unique designs for projects that require more efficiency.

Videos created within Camtasia can be shared on online platforms including YouTube, Screencast, or Vimeo, and can also be embedded into online video courses.

Starting from

179.88

/user

Per year

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Camtasia's key features

GetApp's analysis of 148 verified user reviews collected between July 2021 and May 2024 identified Camtasia's most critical features and how it performs according to users.

Features

4.3

/5

430

Ease of use

4.5

/5

430

Video Editing

Reviewers appreciate Camtasia's video editing capabilities for their simplicity and user-friendliness. They highlight the accessible timeline, easy-to-use templates, and built-in tutorials. Users report that Camtasia supports various formats and offers capabilities like call outs, transitions, and noise reduction. They find it beneficial for both amateur and experienced editors. However, some users mention occasional lagging and a desire for more intuitive time-line navigation. Overall, they feel it saves time and is effective for creating polished videos. Of the 106 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Editing, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Video Creation

Reviewers indicate that Camtasia makes video creation straightforward and efficient. They value the drag-and-drop interface, variety of transitions, and animation options. Users appreciate the ability to export in multiple formats and resolutions. They find it useful for creating educational, training, and marketing videos. Some users mention the ease of integrating shapes and text, while others note occasional issues with output quality. Overall, they feel Camtasia is a practical tool for both beginners and professionals. Of the 63 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Creation, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Screen Recording

Users report that Camtasia excels in screen recording, capturing high-quality videos for tutorials and training. They appreciate the ability to adjust recording areas, pause recordings, and highlight cursor positions. Reviewers find it beneficial for creating detailed instructional content and integrating with other tools like Zoom. Some users mention that it can be resource-intensive, but overall, they feel it is reliable and easy to use for capturing screen activities. Of the 71 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Screen Recording, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Audio Capture

Reviewers highlight Camtasia's audio capture capabilities, noting the ability to record system audio and narrations simultaneously. They appreciate capabilities like noise removal and audio layering on the timeline. Users find it easy to integrate external microphones for improved sound quality. Some mention occasional issues with audio quality, but overall, they feel the audio capture is effective for creating professional-sounding videos. Of the 50 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Audio Capture, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Video Capture

Users find Camtasia's video capture feature valuable for recording high-quality visuals from various sources, including webcams and iOS devices. They appreciate the seamless integration with the editing process and the ability to capture everything on the screen. Some users mention that it can be resource-intensive, but overall, they feel it is an essential aspect of Camtasia for creating comprehensive video content. Of the 47 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Capture, 83% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Voice-Over/Audio

Reviewers appreciate Camtasia's voice-over capabilities, noting the ease of recording and integrating audio with video. They highlight capabilities like noise removal, auto-leveling, and the ability to separate audio from video. Users find it beneficial for creating engaging instructional videos and presentations. Some prefer using external tools for more granular audio editing, but overall, they feel Camtasia provides a convenient and effective solution for voice-over needs. Of the 41 Camtasia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Voice-Over/Audio, 78% rated this feature as important or highly important.


All Camtasia features

Split/Merge
Data Import/Export
Animations & Transitions
Preview Functionality
Screen Capture
Drag & Drop
Text Overlay
Media Library
Audio Mixing
Subtitles/Closed Captions
YouTube Uploading
Animation
Content Management
Customizable Templates
Customizable Branding
Annotations
Social Sharing
Color Grading
Multi-Screen Recording
Templates
Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
Video Management
Text to Video
Privacy Options
Video Streaming
Third-Party Integrations
Watermarking
Video Support
Video Marketing
Commenting/Notes
Video Call Recording
Social Media Integration
Interactive Content
Multi-Language
Template Management
Supports HD Resolution
Brand Overlay
Multimedia Support
Speed Adjustment
On-Demand Recording

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Camtasia pricing

Pricing options
Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range

Value for money

4.2

/5

430

Starting from

179.88

/user

Per year

Camtasia support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
Chat

Training options

Videos
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation

Camtasia reviews

Overall rating

4.5

/5

430

Positive reviews

92

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.53/10
Rating distribution

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4

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Pros
Excellent customer service. Great editing options and continues to improve with each version.
In my opinion, the best qualities of Camtasia are its simplicity in use and its price, which makes it a very affordable program.
The price is very affordable and I highly recommend this video editor if you want to create school projects or aimed at a work group, from there on out it would not be the best option.
Cons
Sometimes Camtasia does not work well, when the project file gets too large or when your working on a project file on a network drive, instead of your local computer hard drive.
I cannot think of anything that is relevant. Perhaps not having a plug-in for Google Slides is something I might miss (because there is a plug-in for Powerpoint but that I do not use very often).
Some instructors are hesitant and get a bit frustrated when trying to learn the platform theirselves.

Camtasia FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Camtasia offer?

Camtasia has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $179.88/year
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of Camtasia?

Camtasia has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business


Q. What languages does Camtasia support?

Camtasia supports the following languages:
English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish


Q. Does Camtasia offer an API?

No, Camtasia does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Camtasia offer?

Camtasia offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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