--- description: Review of Camtasia Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Camtasia | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Editing Software](/directory/4729/video-editing/software) > [Camtasia](/software/185962/camtasia) # Camtasia Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/185962/camtasia Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/185962/camtasia?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 449 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 449 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: TechSmith - **Location**: Okemos, US - **Founded**: 1987 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Animations & Transitions - Annotations - Audio Capture - Audio Mixing - Brand Overlay - Collaboration Tools - Color Grading - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Content Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Engagement Tracking - File Sharing - Filtering - Interactive Content ## Integrations (3 total) - Panopto - Snagit - YouTube ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4729/video-editing/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4729/video-editing/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4595/screen-recording/software) - [Video Making Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4708/video-making/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Also the built-in affordable assets library ( albeit limited) helps. > > **Cons**: Random crashes that are inexplicable that slow down the process of editing still happen. It may be partly my computer but not sure. > > I’m still a big fan of the platform, and use it regularly to create polished video content. It is a solid alternative to the much more time consuming Final Cut and adobe, and has the always handy screen capture at whim. ----- ### "Camtasia Can Be a Better Fit than More Expensive Video Editors" — 5.0/5 > **Milo** | *25 April 2024* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "My day with Camtasia" — 5.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *19 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like using the software and how easy it is when loading media and working with the timeline. It is so convenient to be able to drag and drop everything. > > **Cons**: The AI for captivate where other programs like Davinci allows unlimited use on device. I understand the thought of a business trying to make money but not allowing customers to have access to a tool and causing them frustration by having them constantly pay for yet another subscription is really negative. > > My overall experience with capitation now is partially positive with some bits of negativity because of no free option to use the AI. If that was an option like da Vinci resolve studio then it would be much better in my opinion as a software that would be my go to in order to edit. My workflow right now is only to use cam take a to produce a video and then I transfer it over once I have exported the video to edit out any of the bad clips. ----- ### "A robust tool for creaing engaging and streamlined videos" — 5.0/5 > **Joshua** | *10 December 2025* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Camtasia offers many video editions options to make content much more engaging for viewers. Screen recording is very easy to do, and post recording editing to remove unneeded portions or redundancies is great for streamlining training. > > **Cons**: It is a heavy tool that requires a good computer. It is not the fault of the software since it is a very robust tool, but it is good to know that it does need a reliable computer. > > Camtasia is an awesome tool that has made it very easy to create trainings around new technology or product launches for end users to follow along and engage with. ----- ### "The Non-Corporate Enthusiast" — 5.0/5 > **Jerry** | *22 April 2024* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/185962/camtasia?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/185962/camtasia) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data