Free Camtasia AlternativesTop Video Editors & Screenshot Capture Tools like Camtasia

The best free alternative to Camtasia is OBS Studio, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Camtasia and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Camtasia are Kdenlive, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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Camtasia

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Video Editor
Paid • Proprietary

Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and...

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Camtasia alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2024

OBS Studio
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.
176 OBS Studio alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
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Top OBS Studio 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. Customizable
10. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
11. Virtual camera output
12. Record desktop activity
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OBS Studio VS Camtasia
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Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Camtasia

Niittymaa
Great open source with useful features!
Top positive comment •Feb 21, 2017
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Guest
Good quality. easy to use, free is the best kinda of price. Consider kicking some bucks to the developer!
Top positive comment •Mar 20, 2020
2
gautambjain
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.
Top negative comment •Mar 30, 2016
17
Sascha A. Carlin
OBS is a live producing tool, Camtasia is a screencast recorder and editor.
Negative comment •Feb 14, 2024
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Guest
It is no editing tool, especially it does not allow for complex effects.
Negative comment •Jan 14, 2024
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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 Paid and Proprietary
- OBS Studio is CustomizableCamtasia is not according to our users

Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
118 Kdenlive alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- KDE
- Flathub
- Flatpak
+2
Top Kdenlive 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. Chroma Key / Green Screen
10. Dark Mode
11. Add subtitles
12. GPU Support
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Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Camtasia

Guest
This software does not record screen, it just edits video.
Negative comment •Oct 23, 2019
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Guest
Kdenlive is a video editor, not a screen recorder
Negative comment •Oct 15, 2020
1
Guest
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...
Positive comment •Feb 27, 2020
1
- Most users think Kdenlive is a great Camtasia alternative.
- Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Paid and Proprietary

Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
121 Shotcut alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Editor
- Video Converter
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
+1
Top Shotcut Features
1. Lightweight
2. No Watermark
3. Video filters
4. Video Converter
5. Keyframe Animation
6. CPU&GPU Rendering
7. Visual timeline
8. Trim video
9. Low CPU usage
10. Portable
11. Dark Mode
12. No registration required
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Shotcut VS Camtasia
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Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to Camtasia

Guest
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 :)
Positive comment •May 13, 2020
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- Almost everyone thinks Shotcut is a great Camtasia alternative.
- Shotcut is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Paid and Proprietary
- Shotcut is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users

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DaVinci Resolve
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.
121 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPad
+9
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. 8K editing capabilities
9. Non linear editor
10. Remove Noise
11. Ad-free
12. Node Based
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DaVinci Resolve VS Camtasia
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Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Camtasia

Guest
Great editing tool after capturing screen elsewhere
Top positive comment •Apr 8, 2020
1
mandrael
Very capable video editor, but no screen recording! So this is no alternative to Camtasia!
Top negative comment •Dec 3, 2021
1
RemovedUser
DaVinci isn't made for screen recording
Negative comment •May 13, 2024
0
Sharif
No option to capture video!
Negative comment •Aug 26, 2021
0
Guest
because this is not a software to capture video with annotation and other things.
Negative comment •Jun 11, 2019
5
- 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 Paid and Proprietary

OpenShot
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
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
+2
Top OpenShot Features
1. No Watermark
2. Ad-free
3. 3D animated titles
4. Chroma Key / Green Screen
5. Lightweight
6. Dark Mode
7. Non Destructive Editing
8. Privacy focused
9. 32-bit support
10. Photo effects
11. Layer Movement
12. Geometry editing
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OpenShot VS Camtasia
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Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Camtasia

Guest
Camtasia is for recording screen activity. but openshot is video editing program
Negative comment •Jul 3, 2017
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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 Paid and Proprietary
- OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users

Olive Video Editor
Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
115 Olive Video Editor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Olive Video Editor 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
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Natron
Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...
24 Natron alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- VFX Software
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Natron Features
1. Node Based
2. Open FX Support
3. Keyframe Animation
4. Video filters
5. Nodal Compositing
6. Portable
7. Ad-free
8. Dark Mode
9. Chroma Key / Green Screen
10. Support for 4K
11. Works Offline
12. No registration required
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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.
129 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Linux
SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. Screen Recording
2. Lightweight
3. Capture Video
4. Record videos
5. Record HD screen
6. Live Screen Recording
7. No registration required
8. Support for Gestures
9. Legacy Firefox Addon
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SimpleScreenRecorder VS Camtasia
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Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Camtasia

Guest
Is only screen recording, not editing. Cannot add annotations, etc.
Negative comment •Feb 3, 2020
0
Guest
It has tons of settings and works reliable.
Positive comment •Feb 8, 2018
0
- Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Camtasia alternative.
- SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Paid and Proprietary
- SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users

Open Video Editor
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...
58 Open Video Editor alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Video Editor
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Top Open Video Editor Features
1. Lightweight
2. Crop video
3. Trim video
4. Rotate Video
5. No Tracking
6. Ad-free
7. Works Offline
8. Support for Layers
9. No registration required
10. Dark Mode
11. Privacy focused
12. Change resolution
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Open Video Editor VS Camtasia
Is Open Video Editor a good alternative to Camtasia?
- Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Camtasia.
- Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Paid and Proprietary
- Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users

ActivePresenter
Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.
114 ActivePresenter alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screen Casting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
+3
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
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ActivePresenter VS Camtasia
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Comments about ActivePresenter as an Alternative to Camtasia

Aleksandr Dikov
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.
Positive comment •Aug 23, 2018
1
Guest
Smaller in size, more features, clean interface, and you can work with templates too.
Positive comment •Oct 27, 2018
1
Guest
It does the editing and the recording
Positive comment •Dec 10, 2018
1
Guest
It is cheaper than Camtasia with more unique features. Activepresenter also includes a very good elearning authoring features
Positive comment •Apr 21, 2017
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- Almost everyone thinks ActivePresenter is a great Camtasia alternative.
- ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryCamtasia is Paid and Proprietary