Camtasia Alternatives

Camtasia is described as 'Create stunning HD videos with compact file sizes using this intuitive tool with presets for YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.com platforms' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Camtasia for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Flathub apps. The best Camtasia alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Camtasia are Kdenlive, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

filter to find the best alternatives

Camtasia alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Recorders.  Other popular filters includes 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.
Camtasia iconCamtasia
  231
  • ...

Create stunning HD videos with compact file sizes using this intuitive tool with presets for YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.com platforms.

More about Camtasia
More about Camtasia
Camtasia alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
  1. ManyCam icon

    ManyCam

     53 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Mobile and desktop tool for live streaming that handles multiple video sources, picture-in-picture, virtual webcam, green screen, media source switching, and supports streaming to Facebook and YouTube Live. Includes 3D masks, effects, 4K support, direct camera control, and a mobile app.

    30 ManyCam alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    ManyCam screenshot 1

    Top ManyCam Features

    1.  Virtual camera output
    2.  Face Filter
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Webcam Support
    9. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    10.  TV Tuner
    11.  Motion Detection
    12.  Record videos

    ManyCam VS Camtasia

     
  2. PolyCapture icon

    PolyCapture

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    PolyCapture allows you to record cameras, microphones, screens, and apps — individually or multiple at once.

    59 PolyCapture alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PolyCapture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Webcam recording
    8.  Camera capturing

    PolyCapture VS Camtasia

     
  4. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    148 Movavi Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Movavi Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Movavi Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    3.  Trim video
    4.  Upload directly to Facebook

    Movavi Screen Recorder VS Camtasia

     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Wondershare Filmora icon
    Wondershare Filmora

    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

    https://filmora.wondershare.com
    Learn More
  6. iTop Screen Recorder icon

    iTop Screen Recorder

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    iTop Screen Recorder is a free screen recording software with a built-in video editor. It captures important events and allows the refinement of the recorded video. The software can record video conferences, webinars, lectures, presentations, gaming sessions, and 4K films.

    12 iTop Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iTop Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    iTop Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Edit screenshots

    iTop Screen Recorder VS Camtasia

     
  7. Kap icon

    Kap

     24 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    41 Kap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    Kap screenshot 1

    Kap Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Electron based
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Capture Video

    Kap VS Camtasia

     
  8. Prism Live Studio icon

    Prism Live Studio

     10 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Prism Live Studio is an app with which you can multistream to platforms(youtube, twitch, periscope and so on) and add AR masks, graphic effects, and media files to your streams and videos. Supporting various environment(iOS, Android, PC).

    34 Prism Live Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    Prism Live Studio screenshot 1
    Prism Live Studio screenshot 2
    Prism Live Studio screenshot 3

    Prism Live Studio Features

    1.  Multi-streaming
    2. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
    3.  Live Broadcasting

    Prism Live Studio VS Camtasia

     
  10. VSDC Free Screen Recorder icon

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder is an easy-to-use lightweight screen recorder software that lets you capture your PC screen and save it in the MP4 format. It lets you capture the entire desktop screen, a selected area or even a videogame window of any resolution.

    147 VSDC Free Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VSDC Free Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record desktop activity

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder VS Camtasia

     
  11. Luxea Video Editor icon

    Luxea Video Editor

     8 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Take control of your media with Luxea Video Editor. Accessible, yet effective, this program is video editing without all the messing around.

    61 Luxea Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Luxea Video Editor screenshot 1

    Luxea Video Editor VS Camtasia

     
  12. FocuSee icon

    FocuSee

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    A screen recorder comes with automated editing. Automatically track cursor movement, apply dynamic zoom and click effects, add a pleasant background, and generate a professional-looking video/gif that is ready to use.

    78 FocuSee alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    FocuSee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Mouse Highlight
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Trim video
    4.  Text Highlighting
    5.  Video filters

    FocuSee VS Camtasia

     
  13. Slap screenshots icon

    Slap screenshots

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Share awesome screenshots, in seconds.

    28 Slap screenshots alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Edit page before capture

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Full-page Screenshot
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Custom overlays
    5.  Annotate Screenshot
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Edit screenshots

    Slap screenshots VS Camtasia

     
You are at page 7 of Camtasia alternatives