Camtasia AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to Camtasia is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Camtasia and loads of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to Camtasia are FastStone Capture, SimpleScreenRecorder, ActivePresenter and Bandicam.

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Camtasia alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    185 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Comment summary: Camtasia and OBS Studio serve different purposes; Camtasia is both a screen recording and video editing software, while OBS Studio is focused on broadcasting and recording without editing capabilities. Users appreciate OBS Studio for its ease of use, open-source nature, and the ability to capture screen activities and stream live. However, OBS lacks complex editing features available in Camtasia, which integrates recording with editing and annotation tools.
    Top Positive Comment
    Niittymaa
    Feb 21, 2017
    0

    Great open source with useful features!

    Top Negative Comment
    gautambjain
    Mar 30, 2016
    17

    I installed OBS. It simply records the display, but doesn't allow any annotation and several other features that Camtasia Studio, FlashBack and others provide. Its purpose is different, since it is a broadcasting software.

    Most Recent Comment
    Sascha A. Carlin
    Negative •Feb 14, 2024
    0

    OBS is a live producing tool, Camtasia is a screencast recorder and editor.

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    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Camtasia.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Camtasia.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableCamtasia is not according to our users
  2. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    173 FastStone Capture alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Image Annotations
    3.  Capture mouse pointer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Support for FTP
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Join Images

    FastStone Capture VS Camtasia

     

    • Most users think FastStone Capture is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Camtasia.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Camtasia
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    Positive •Feb 8, 2018
    0

    It has tons of settings and works reliable.

    Guest
    Negative •Feb 3, 2020
    0

    Is only screen recording, not editing. Cannot add annotations, etc.

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    • Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
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  6. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    117 ActivePresenter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1

    Top ActivePresenter Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Gamification
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Voiceover

    ActivePresenter VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about ActivePresenter as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Most Recent Comment
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive •Aug 23, 2018
    1

    Cheaper alternative to Camtasia Studio. One of most important feature, that recorded videos encapsulated inside MKV with lossless propitiate codec, but it can be converted with FFMpeg and used with other editing software.

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 27, 2018
    1

    Smaller in size, more features, clean interface, and you can work with templates too.

    Guest
    Positive •Dec 10, 2018
    1

    It does the editing and the recording

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    • Almost everyone thinks ActivePresenter is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    149 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays

    Bandicam VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jul 4, 2015
    0

    It consists of some features that camtasia studio has. By the way, i like it and its easy to use.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Dec 29, 2016
    5

    Camtasia is editing software. Bandicam can only record.

    Most Recent Comment
    shoukatali
    Positive •Feb 20, 2018
    -1

    good screen recorder but it is not free if free we can record more than 10 min and no logo

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    • Most users think Bandicam is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryCamtasia is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Bandicam is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  8. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS Camtasia

     
  10. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    154 CamStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
    Warning

    As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

    CamStudio VS Camtasia

     
  11. Cap icon

    Cap

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    Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.

    70 Cap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Cap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Video annotation

    Cap VS Camtasia

     
  12. Kooha icon

    Kooha

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    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    130 Kooha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Wayland Support
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kooha VS Camtasia

     
  13. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     66 likes
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    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

    138 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1

    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects

    Wondershare Filmora VS Camtasia

     
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