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Camtasia review

A desktop screen recorder with a full multi-track video editor, captions, cursor effects and quizzes. It's for people who make tutorials and training videos on Windows or Mac.

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Works on
Windows, Mac
Free recording
No time limit
Price
From $179.88/yr
Max resolution
4K
Made by
TechSmith
Last checked
October 2026

Free plan

Length per recording
No limit
Number of videos
No limit
Watermark
Yes
Export resolution
4K

Pricing

PlanMonthlyYearly
FreeFull Editor, exports carry a watermarkFreeFree
StarterSnagit plus the Editor, Editor exports still watermarkedn/a$39
EssentialsNo watermark, Audiate, captions, cursor effects, quizzesn/a$179.88
CreateAdds AI scripts and voiceoversn/a$249
ProAdds avatars, translation, premium assets, unlimited Screencastn/a$599

Essentials plan, billed yearly only; the cheapest plan without the Editor watermark. Prices from techsmith.com/store/camtasia, 6 Oct 2026.

What we like

  • Multi-track editor with captions, transitions, zoom and pan, quizzes and SCORM export
  • Records screen, webcam, microphone and system audio on separate tracks, up to 4K
  • The free Editor has no time limit and no cap on recording length

What to watch

  • Free exports carry a watermark, and so do exports on the $39 Starter plan
  • Sold yearly only, with no monthly option
  • No share link straight after recording; you produce the video first

Best for: You make tutorials or training videos and want to record and edit them in one desktop app.

Our verdict

Camtasia is a recorder built around a real video editor. It records the screen, webcam, microphone and system audio on separate tracks, then gives you a multi-track timeline with captions, callouts, zoom and pan, transitions and quizzes. If you make training videos or software tutorials that need editing, it covers the whole job in one app on Windows or Mac.

You can use the full Editor for free with no time limit, but every export carries a watermark. Removing it takes the Essentials plan at $179.88 a year, and there’s no monthly option. The $39 Starter plan includes Snagit but still watermarks Editor exports.

It’s slow for quick messages: you produce the video before you get a link. If you mostly send short video updates, compare it with Loom. For Mac demos with automatic zooms, see Screen Studio. For screenshots and short clips, Snagit costs $39 a year.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Camtasia free?
The Camtasia Editor is free to download and use with no time limit, but every export has a watermark. To remove it you need Essentials ($179.88 a year) or a higher plan.
Does Camtasia work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. It runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS 14 or later.
Does Camtasia have a monthly plan?
No. Individual plans are billed yearly: Starter $39, Essentials $179.88, Create $249 and Pro $599.

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Sources

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