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 if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Video Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to 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. HyperCam icon

    HyperCam

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    HyperCam v2 is a video capture software that records AVI movies (screencam) directly from your monitor, for software presentations, software training, demos, tutorials, and fun! HyperCam supports text annotations, sound, and screen notes (great for creating automated software...

    104 HyperCam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    HyperCam v.2 is no longer offered for sale by Hyperionics. Last version, 2.29, released in May 2014, can be downloaded for free from the official website.

    HyperCam Features

    1.  Record desktop activity

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  2. FlashBack Express icon

    FlashBack Express

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    Easy to use screen recorder, powerful editor.

    80 FlashBack Express alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    FlashBack Express Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Capture Video

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  4. DumpMedia Screen Recorder icon

    DumpMedia Screen Recorder

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    Record screen and webcam in HD videos with no watermark. Simultaneously or separately record from system sounds and microphone.

    49 DumpMedia Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Lossless Audio
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Webcam recording
    8.  Recorder
    9.  sound recorder

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    AnyMP4 Audio Recorder

    AnyMP4 Audio Recorder enables you to record your computer sound card and microphone. And you can save the audio recordings as MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC and so on.

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  6. mmhmm icon

    mmhmm

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    Engaging video meetings where you can present, inform, or entertain over video - appearing on screen with your presentation. Compatible with various systems like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. Better meetings are within everyone’s reach.

    10 mmhmm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    mmhmm screenshot 1

    mmhmm Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Remote Work
    3.  Meeting

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  7. SRecorder icon

    SRecorder

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    Srecorder - free screen recorder & video capture software. Download now, it's free.

    17 SRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bundleware

    Beware the latest version (2.00) installs something called "Generic Tools" without asking you about it. I am almost certain it wasn't there on previous versions. It can be found in C:\Useres<NAME>\AppData\Lcal\GenericToolsIt also runs in the background and set for Startup.VirusTotal also raises a couple flags: https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/26fd838a2bfcd2981ca37e2fbc8db9ca790cc1f19ade0f21fe0c3e2ff269faab/detection

    SRecorder Features

    1.  Capture Video

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  8. Any Screen Recorder icon

    Any Screen Recorder

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    Any Screen Recorder can complete all the video and audio recording work for you, including gameplay, webcam, online video conference, Video lectures, online video tutorial, web seminar, online teaching, online video, online music, desktop activities, microphone, audio and any...

    103 Any Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Any Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record videos

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  10. FFsplit icon

    FFsplit

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    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

    191 FFsplit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.7.0.25, released on December 3rd, 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Record videos
    3.  Live Broadcasting

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  11. FonePaw Screen Recorder icon

    FonePaw Screen Recorder

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    FonePaw Screen Recorder is the professional video screen recording software to capture your screen for Windows computer, including Windows 10, 8, 7 or XP. You can easily record screen activities and webcam video in HD, take snapshot for the desktop and add annotation to it...

    5 FonePaw Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FonePaw Screen Recorder screenshot 1

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  12. oCam icon

    oCam

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    oCam is a video recording program that can record video to be played on the monitor via your PC.

    123 oCam alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bundleware

    http://m.majorgeeks.com/news/story/ocam_removed_and_blacklisted_due_to_malwarepopupsnags_and_more.htmlIt installs something called BRTSvc, a known crypto miner. This will use your computer resources and slow your computer down.Also see https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c41a0af867b53bb0fcc1e37473e6dc7edad6bd05d18cc08dbe27e05fafa37ffc/detection

    oCam Features

    1.  Webcam recording

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    Comments about oCam as an Alternative to Camtasia
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    Positive •Oct 3, 2016
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    Free and supports Nvidia's GPUs encoding

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 6, 2017
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    It's very simply and easy to use.

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    • oCam is Free Personal and ProprietaryCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. ShowMore icon

    ShowMore

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    ShowMore enables you to record screen/webcam with different audio inputs and save as videos in different video formats and GIF. Screen annotation when recording is also available in this free screen recorder.

    23 ShowMore alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    ShowMore screenshot 1

    ShowMore Features

    1.  Record videos

    ShowMore VS Camtasia

     
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