Camtasia Alternatives for Linux

Camtasia is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is OBS Studio, 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Camtasia are Kdenlive, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

Camtasia alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Screen Recorders or Screenshot Capture Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Camtasia.

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OBS Studio
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Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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158 OBS Studio alternatives
OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Camtasia.
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Camtasia.
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OBS Studio Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
7. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
8. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
9. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Streaming
Twitch Integration
Live Camera Streaming
Comments about OBS Studio as a Alternative to Camtasia
Most users think OBS Studio is a great Camtasia alternative.
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Guest
Good quality. easy to use, free is the best kinda of price. Consider kicking some bucks to the developer!
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you can make live streams with obs studio
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Guest
With Camtasia Studio, you can record and edit. With OBS can you only record and livestream
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sedeti
its only useful for records
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Guest
Camtasia is for recording your screen, then bringing in that footage into an internal NLE for further editing, annotation, etc before eventually rendering out a final video. OBS on the other hand can record your screen but has no editing facility whatsoever. As such, it's not an alternative to Camtasia unless you only want to capture your screen.
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Kdenlive
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Video Editor
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111 Kdenlive alternatives
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
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Kdenlive Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Kdenlive, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Ad-freeKdenlive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenKdenlive supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
4. Dark ModeKdenlive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kdenlive without registration.
6. Hardware AcceleratedKdenlive can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
7. Colour GradingKdenlive lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
8. Non Destructive EditingKdenlive can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKdenlive can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Visual Editing
Split videos
Sync Audio & Video
Watermark free
Non linear editor
MultiTrack
Add subtitles
GPU Support
Realtime filter effects
Customizable
Comments about Kdenlive as a Alternative to Camtasia
Most users think Kdenlive is a great Camtasia alternative.
Guest
This software does not record screen, it just edits video.
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Kdenlive is a video editor, not a screen recorder
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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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Shotcut
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
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113 Shotcut alternatives
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
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Shotcut Features
1. LightweightShotcut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Shotcut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableShotcut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Dark ModeShotcut supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Chroma Key / Green ScreenShotcut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shotcut without registration.
No Watermark
Video filters
Visual timeline
CPU&GPU Rendering
Low CPU usage
Trim video
Non linear editor
Timeline
Image Masking
Track everything
Comments about Shotcut as a Alternative to Camtasia
Almost everyone thinks Shotcut is a great Camtasia alternative.
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 :)
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DaVinci Resolve
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Video Editor
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115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi-track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!.
- - DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Camtasia.
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DaVinci Resolve Features
1. Colour GradingDaVinci Resolve lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenDaVinci Resolve supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedDaVinci Resolve supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Support for VST PluginsDaVinci Resolve support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
5. Hardware AcceleratedDaVinci Resolve can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Ad-freeDaVinci Resolve doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Dark ModeDaVinci Resolve supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Controller SupportDaVinci Resolve supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
9. Non Destructive EditingDaVinci Resolve can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Color correction
Compositor
Advanced Trimming
8K editing capabilities
Built-in editor
Remove Noise
Multi-Screen
Subtitles and captions
Noise Reduction
Intuitive Nodes
Comments about DaVinci Resolve as a Alternative to Camtasia
Some users think DaVinci Resolve is a great Camtasia alternative, some don't.
mandrael
Very capable video editor, but no screen recording! So this is no alternative to Camtasia!
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because this is not a software to capture video with annotation and other things.
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Guest
Great editing tool after capturing screen elsewhere
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Sharif
No option to capture video!
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OpenShot
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
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Flathub
121 OpenShot alternatives
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.
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OpenShot Features
1. Ad-freeOpenShot doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenOpenShot supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
No Watermark
3D animated titles
Blender Integration
32-bit support
Geometry editing
Photo effects
Layer Movement
Fast motion
Track multiple packages
Edit screenshots
Comments about OpenShot as a Alternative to Camtasia
This alternative is disputed. OpenShot is still a legitimate Camtasia alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Camtasia is for recording screen activity. but openshot is video editing program
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Olive Video Editor
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
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106 Olive Video Editor alternatives
Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
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Olive Video Editor Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Olive Video Editor, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Node BasedOlive Video Editor supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Non linear editor
Multitrack editing
Multi Platform
Custom layouts
Support for Unicode
Offline Data Collection
Natron
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VFX Software
Video Editor
Motion Graphics Software
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21 Natron alternatives
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...
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Natron Features
1. Node BasedNatron supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Natron, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableNatron can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Open FX Support
Video filters
Nodal Compositing
ScreenRec
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Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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117 ScreenRec alternatives
If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingScreenRec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Privacy focusedScreenRec is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Live video recording
No Watermark
Record HD screen
Edit screenshots
SimpleScreenRecorder
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Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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115 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.
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SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. LightweightSimpleScreenRecorder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesSimpleScreenRecorder supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Capture Video
Record videos
Live Screen Recording
Record HD screen
Legacy Firefox Addon
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as a Alternative to Camtasia
Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Camtasia alternative.
Guest
Is only screen recording, not editing. Cannot add annotations, etc.
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Guest
It has tons of settings and works reliable.
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