Camtasia AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best 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 many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Camtasia are Natron, VokoscreenNG, Screen Studio and Action!.

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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 Linux, Free, Open Source, Android Tablet, Windows, Screen Recording and Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Camtasia.
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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.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    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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    Kdenlive is a video editor, not a screen recorder

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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedCamtasia is not according to our users
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    Natron

     208 likes
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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...

    18 Natron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It's not exactly a typical video editor and definitely not a screen recorder

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    • Natron is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Screen Studio

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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    90 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. Action! icon

    Action!

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    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    99 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
    • Steam
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    CleanShot X

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    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    190 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Canvid

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    AI-powered Canvid offers easy recording and exporting in formats like MP4 and GIF, with features including zoom, enhanced audio, and automatic captions, making it perfect for tutorials, demos, and professional presentations, supporting up to 4K resolution with intuitive design.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    ScreenSnap Pro

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    Beautiful screenshots with stunning backgrounds and powerful annotation tools. Create, edit, and share professional-quality screenshots with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    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.

    171 Ashampoo Snap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Kap

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    Kap is an open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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  15. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

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    Record full screen or customized areas with webcam options. Annotate in real time, highlight cursor actions, and record both system and voiceover audio. Ideal for creating instructional videos, webinars, and presentations. Free for personal use, compatible with PCs.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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