Camtasia AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Editors

The best Video Editor alternative to Camtasia is Kdenlive, 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 Video Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Editor alternatives to Camtasia are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Olive Video Editor.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    114 Kdenlive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support

    Kdenlive VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 23, 2019
    4

    This software does not record screen, it just edits video.

    Guest
    Negative •Oct 15, 2020
    1

    Kdenlive is a video editor, not a screen recorder

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 27, 2020
    1

    Kdenlive is a good option, record the screem and audio, and you can edit the files easy. Also you can add new transitions to the software from setting...

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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     429 likes
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    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    123 Shotcut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  Works Offline

    Shotcut VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Guest
    Positive •May 13, 2020
    0

    I'm using it and tried some others. This one is very cool, but with a learning curve that ask some work. It worth it :)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Shotcut is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     406 likes
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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    114 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  Remove Noise
    9.  8K editing capabilities
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Apr 8, 2020
    1

    Great editing tool after capturing screen elsewhere

    Top Negative Comment
    mandrael
    Dec 3, 2021
    1

    Very capable video editor, but no screen recording! So this is no alternative to Camtasia!

    Most Recent Comment
    RemovedUser
    Negative •May 13, 2024
    0

    DaVinci isn't made for screen recording

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    • Some users think DaVinci Resolve is a great Camtasia alternative, some don't.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Camtasia.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryCamtasia is also Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

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  6. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     547 likes
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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Guest
    Negative •Jul 3, 2017
    -10

    Camtasia is for recording screen activity. but openshot is video editing program

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    • This alternative is disputed. OpenShot is a legitimate Camtasia alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users
  7. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    112 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Node Based
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Support for Unicode
    8.  Offline Data Collection

    Olive Video Editor VS Camtasia

     
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    ActivePresenter

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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    117 ActivePresenter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
  10. Open Video Editor icon

    Open Video Editor

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    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    62 Open Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Open Video Editor screenshot 1
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    Open Video Editor screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Trim video
    3.  Rotate Video
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Change resolution

    Open Video Editor VS Camtasia

     

    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Camtasia.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users
  11. CapCut icon

    CapCut

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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    141 CapCut alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CapCut screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Automated Captions
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Transitions Effects
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Support for 4K

    CapCut VS Camtasia

     

    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Camtasia.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryCamtasia is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
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    Bandicam

     126 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.

    149 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
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    VirtualDub

     321 likes
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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window with input and output window
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing

    VirtualDub VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about VirtualDub as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Guest
    Negative •Jul 10, 2018
    0

    Virtual dub is good for video editing not screen recording

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    • This alternative is disputed. VirtualDub is a legitimate Camtasia alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • VirtualDub is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
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