Free Camtasia Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Camtasia for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative 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 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Camtasia are Kdenlive, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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  1. OBS Studio icon
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    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.

    184 OBS Studio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    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
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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.
    Niittymaa

    Great open source with useful features!

    Top positive comment •Feb 21, 2017
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    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
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    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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    • 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. Kdenlive icon
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    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.

    113 Kdenlive alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
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    Effects

    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.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support
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    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
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    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
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Camtasia alternative.

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

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

    122 Shotcut alternatives
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    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
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    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 Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
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    Tipard Screen Capture is able to capture any video/audio. This software allows you to record any video like webcam video, streaming video or other video tutorials on PC. Besides, it allows you to adjust the size of your screen.

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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon
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    DaVinci Resolve

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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.

    113 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
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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.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Non linear editor
    10.  Remove Noise
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Node Based
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    Guest

    Great editing tool after capturing screen elsewhere

    Top positive comment •Apr 8, 2020
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    mandrael

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

    Top negative comment •Dec 3, 2021
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    RemovedUser

    DaVinci isn't made for screen recording

    Negative comment •May 13, 2024
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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
  7. OpenShot icon
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    OpenShot

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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.

    128 OpenShot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    +2
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    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 iconCamtasia Icon

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    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 Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users
  8. Olive Video Editor icon
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    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.

    115 Olive Video Editor alternatives
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Curve Keyframe
    Export File Extension

    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
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  10. Natron icon
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    Natron

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    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...

    20 Natron alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Natron screenshot 1

    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
    Natron iconCamtasia Icon

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  11. ActivePresenter icon
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    ActivePresenter

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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    117 ActivePresenter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1
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    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 iconCamtasia Icon

    ActivePresenter VS Camtasia

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    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
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    Guest

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

    Positive comment •Oct 27, 2018
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    Guest

    It does the editing and the recording

    Positive comment •Dec 10, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks ActivePresenter is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. CapCut icon
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    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.

    140 CapCut alternatives
    CapCut screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +4
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    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 iconCamtasia Icon

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    • 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.

    150 Bandicam alternatives
    Get Started

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Screen Recording Mode allows you to record everything on your computer screen and draw lines, boxes, or highlights while recording.
    A real-time drawing function while recording the computer screen.
    +6
    Game Recording Mode allows you to record gameplay without lag while showing FPS.

    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 iconCamtasia Icon

    Bandicam VS Camtasia

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    Guest

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

    Top positive comment •Jul 4, 2015
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    Guest

    Camtasia is editing software. Bandicam can only record.

    Top negative comment •Dec 29, 2016
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    shoukatali

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

    Positive comment •Feb 20, 2018
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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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