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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Camtasia alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Video Editors or Screenshot Capture Tools. Other popular filters include Windows + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Camtasia.
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Create stunning HD videos with compact file sizes using this intuitive tool with presets for YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.com platforms.

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

    Wink

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    Wink is a Tutorial and Presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software (like a tutor for MS-Word/Excel etc). Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial...

    101 Wink alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Annotate Screenshot
    5.  Multiple languages

    Wink VS Camtasia

     
  2. Camo Studio icon

    Camo Studio

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    Start a stream or record your next video in a few taps – hone your scenes, connect a camera, and start creating with ease.

    31 Camo Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Scene Management
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Virtual camera output
    8.  Webcam Mirroring
    9.  IP camera
    10.  Live Camera Streaming
    11.  Video overlay

    Camo Studio VS Camtasia

     
  4. Clipchamp icon

    Clipchamp

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    All your video needs in one place. Use Clipchamp’s free video editor to create beautiful videos today.

    119 Clipchamp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Clipchamp Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Video Maker
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Visual timeline
    5.  Timeline
    6.  Browser-based
    7.  Combine videos

    Clipchamp VS Camtasia

     
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    MiniTool MovieMaker

    Accessible video editing software with a simple interface and free version. It offers intuitive timelines, trimming, animated titles, filters, transitions, multiple formats, customizable features, 3D LUTs, modern techniques, and ...

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  6. FlashBack icon

    FlashBack

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    Free software which lets you record your screen, add a PIP webcam and select multiple options to export your video to. It will first store a lossless proprietary file which you can review frame by frame and then easily experiment with the output options to select best suited.

    119 FlashBack alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Video editing
    Discontinued

    The latest version (5.60) is from August 2023.

    FlashBack Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  Webcam recording
    3. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    4.  Record desktop activity
    5.  Edit screenshots

    FlashBack VS Camtasia

     
    Comments about FlashBack as an Alternative to Camtasia
    superurbi
    Positive •Feb 22, 2017
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    You can edit the results like in camtasia. You can't edit with other software.

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 22, 2017
    1

    The only alternative I could find that supports direct editing of the recorded screen video and adding annotations quicly.

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    • FlashBack is Freemium and ProprietaryCamtasia is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. ScreenRun icon

    ScreenRun

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    Create beautiful videos of your screenshots or screen recordings in seconds.

    32 ScreenRun alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    ScreenRun screenshot 1

    ScreenRun Features

    1.  Video screen capture
    2.  Record videos

    ScreenRun VS Camtasia

     
  8. Debut icon

    Debut

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    Debut is a screen capture and video recording software that records videos from your screen, webcam or other video devices.

    131 Debut alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Debut Screen Recorder and Video Capture Main Screen

    Debut Features

    1.  Video overlay
    2.  Subtitles and captions
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  Special effects
    6.  Color management
    7.  Stream Capture
    8.  Capture Video
    9.  Webcam overlays
    10.  Capture mouse pointer

    Debut VS Camtasia

     
  10. Apowersoft Screen Recorder icon

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder

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    Apowersoft Screen Recorder captures screen and audio activity, saving it as WMV video files. It includes a converter for transforming WMV files into formats like AVI, MP4, FLV, SWF, and more. The software records PC screen activity with audio, webcam videos, external device...

    104 Apowersoft Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Apowersoft Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Webcam recording

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder VS Camtasia

     
  11. Screenify icon

    Screenify

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    Screenify is free software for capturing screen, audio, webcam, and mic on Windows and Mac. It supports 4K at 60fps, offers noise reduction, and customizable settings. Export in various formats including MP4, GIF, MOV. No limits on duration or ads, ensuring professional videos.

    28 Screenify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Screenify screenshot 1

    Screenify Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Webcam recording

    Screenify VS Camtasia

     
  12. Ashampoo Snap icon

    Ashampoo Snap

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    Capture screenshots or record videos with Ashampoo Snap’s efficient tools. Enjoy easy editing, multi-display support, OCR for 180 languages, and instant sharing capabilities. Revamp your projects with video cutting, annotations, and custom capture options.

    166 Ashampoo Snap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo Snap screenshot 1

    Ashampoo Snap Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Built-in Color Picker
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Screenshot OCR
    5. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    6.  Edit screenshots

    Ashampoo Snap VS Camtasia

     
  13. WeVideo icon

    WeVideo

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    WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software accessible through web browsers and mobile devices. It is suitable for schools, businesses, and third-party media and allows for capturing, creating, viewing, and sharing high-resolution videos.

    161 WeVideo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Windows
    WeVideo screenshot 1

    WeVideo Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Share on Twitter
    5.  Edit screenshots

    WeVideo VS Camtasia

     
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