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 SimpleScreenRecorder, GPU Screen Recorder, FastStone Capture and OpenScreen.

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Camtasia alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Open Source, Android Tablet, Windows, Screen Recording and Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Camtasia.
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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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    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
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    Great open source with useful features!

    Top Negative Comment
    gautambjain
    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.

    Sascha A. Carlin
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    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 Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes
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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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
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    Guest
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    It has tons of settings and works reliable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Is only screen recording, not editing. Cannot add annotations, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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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.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • 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
  7. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     29 likes
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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    54 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ActivePresenter

     61 likes
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    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    115 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive
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    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
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It does the editing and the recording

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ActivePresenter is a great Camtasia alternative.

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

    Bandicam

     130 likes
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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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    It consists of some features that camtasia studio has. By the way, i like it and its easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    Camtasia is editing software. Bandicam can only record.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    shoukatali
    Positive
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    good screen recorder but it is not free if free we can record more than 10 min and no logo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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    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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    CamStudio

     177 likes
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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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Cap

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    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    90 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     69 likes
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    Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    151 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Kooha

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

    134 Kooha alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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