Capture30 of 30
Editing and sharing25 of 25
Systems10 of 15
Price and licence0 of 30
screen recorder · TechSmith Corporation
Camtasia
Screen recorder and video editor for Windows and macOS, sold as yearly plans that bundle Snagit, captions and AI tools.
In short
- Plans are yearly only: Starter €39.56, Essentials €182.49, Create €252.62 and Pro €607.71 a year1.
- Starter's Camtasia Editor exports carry a watermark; Essentials and up export without one1,3.
- Records screen, microphone, system audio and webcam on separate tracks2.
- Every plan lists unlimited 4K/60fps recordings and up to 25 videos on Screencast1.
- Automatic captions and speech-to-text transcription start with Essentials1.
Camtasia suits people who make tutorials and training videos and want recording, a multitrack editor and captions in one place1,2. It records screen, webcam, microphone and system audio at up to 4K1,2. The catch is price: the cheap Starter plan watermarks Camtasia Editor exports, so clean editing starts at €182.49 a year, and there is no Linux version1,3.
Best for: People who record tutorials and training videos and edit them in the same app.
Where the points come from
Capture 30 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam overlay | YesRecords screen and webcam at the same time2. | 6 / 6 |
| System sound and microphone | YesRecords screen, microphone, system audio and webcam on separate tracks2. | 6 / 6 |
| 4K recording | YesScreen recording up to 4K UHD quality1. | 6 / 6 |
| 60 frames a second | YesEvery plan lists unlimited 4K/60fps recordings1. | 6 / 6 |
| Draw while recording | YesEvery plan includes Camtasia Snagit, whose live drawing adds arrows and shapes on screen while recording1. | 6 / 6 |
Editing and sharing 25 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in editor | YesMultitrack editor to cut, split, trim and rearrange media1. | 8 / 8 |
| Share by link | YesGenerates share links; every plan hosts up to 25 videos on Screencast1. | 8 / 8 |
| Automatic captions | YesSpeech-to-text transcription and unlimited caption generation from Essentials up1,2. | 9 / 9 |
Systems 10 of 15 points
Price and licence 0 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free without watermark or time limit | NoThe free Camtasia Editor watermarks exported videos until you buy Essentials or higher2,3. | 0 / 12 |
| First-year price | $204.13/yrEssentials, €182.49 a year, is the cheapest plan whose exports carry no watermark; Starter (€39.56) watermarks Camtasia Editor exports1. Converted at €1 = $1.11864. | 0 / 10 |
| Open source | Not publishedSource code is not published. | 0 / 8 |
The rule behind each line: how we score screen recorders.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter1 person | €39.56/year1 | $3.69 | Includes Snagit; Camtasia Editor exports watermarked |
| Essentials1 person | €182.49/year1 | $17.01 | Watermark-free exports, captions, transcription |
| Create1 person | €252.62/year1 | $23.55 | Adds AI scripts and voiceovers |
| Pro1 person | €607.71/year1 | $56.65 | Adds avatars and unlimited Screencast sharing |
TechSmith's store lists these plans in euros; dollar figures are converted at the ECB rate. No introductory discount is shown1.
Strengths
- Records screen, microphone, system audio and webcam on separate tracks2.
- Multitrack editor to cut, split, trim and rearrange media1.
- Automatic captions, subtitles and caption export from Essentials up1.
- Every plan includes Camtasia Snagit, with live drawing on screen while recording1.
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans1.
Other screen recorders
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BandicamGamers and tutorial makers who would rather pay once75/100$33.26/yrfirst-year price - 2
ScreenPalTeachers and teams who share short how-to videos by link74/100$48/yrfirst-year price - 3
OBS StudioPeople who want a free recorder with full control over sources and quality69/100$0first-year price - 4
SnagitPeople who mix screenshots and short screen videos for guides and feedback66/100$44.25/yrfirst-year price
Sources
- Buy Camtasia | TechSmith, TechSmith. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Camtasia – Free Screen Recorder & Video Editor, TechSmith. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Can I Try For Free Before Purchasing a Camtasia Plan?, TechSmith Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Website: www.techsmith.com/camtasia · Markdown version · We are not affiliated with TechSmith Corporation.