--- title: "Camtasia Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Camtasia pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Camtasia Pricing - Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 from [453 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/reviews/) - Starting at $179.88 per year - Free trial: Available - Free version: Available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does Camtasia cost? Camtasia has **4 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $179.88 per user per year** with a free plan available. ### Camtasia Starter - Price: $0.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Year #### Camtasia Starter plan includes: - No feature limitations - Watermarked exports ### Camtasia Essentials - Price: $179.88 - Billing: Per User, Per Year #### Camtasia Essentials plan includes: - Screen and camera recording - Powerful video editing - Speech-to-text transcription - No watermark ### Camtasia Create - Price: $249.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Year #### Camtasia Create plan includes: - Everything in Essentials, plus unlimited: - Text-based video editing - AI-generated script from a prompt - Audio cleanup: remove uuhms, aahs, fan noise - 200+ voices and styles ### Camtasia Pro - Price: $499.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Year #### Camtasia Pro plan includes: - AI-translated scripts and captions - AI-generated video titles, descriptions, and chapters - AI-generated avatar videos - 100M+ premium assets - Everything in Create, plus unlimited: - Video reviews and collaboration --- ## Is Camtasia worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 81% AI summary based on 74 value-for-money rating reviews: Some users say Camtasia is a fantastic tool for those without much video editing experience and for companies that can't afford professional services. Some reviewers find it accessible and a good first video editor for beginners due to its affordable price. However, some users report that Camtasia can be quite expensive compared to other video editing software options available in the market. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.5 - Customer service: 4.2 - Features: 4.3 - Ease of deployment: 4.5 - Likelihood to recommend: 77% Based on 453 total Camtasia reviews. --- ## How does Camtasia compare to other alternatives? Camtasia starts at $179.88 per user per year. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. Camtasia pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Camtasia — 4.5 out of 5 ([453 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $179.88 /user/yr | Available | Available | 4.2 | | [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([7,346 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $19.99 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([1,243 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/reviews/)) | 5 plans | $4.99 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.4 | | [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([1,135 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/reviews/)) | 2 plans | $54.95 /user/yr | Not available | Available | 4.4 | | [Vizard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/) — 4.9 out of 5 ([481 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $29.00 /user/mo | Available | Not available | 4.5 | --- ## What reviewers say about Camtasia's pricing ### What they like - **Camtasia is a fantastic tool for those without much video editing experience and for companies that can't afford professional services** Some reviewers find it accessible and a good first video editor for beginners due to its affordable price. - **Despite its lower cost compared to other powerful video editors** Camtasia offers a lot of functionality. Some reviewers feel that the permanent license is a great value, and they appreciate the free features included for screen recording and video editing. - **The software strikes a good balance between price and features for small-scale needs** Reviewers indicate that the renewal fee is reasonable, and the software is offered at a reasonable price considering its quality and ease of use. ### What holds them back - **Camtasia can be quite expensive compared to other video editing software options available in the market** Some reviewers feel that the features on the trial version are very limited and the watermark on free trial videos is a drawback. - **The software can be pricey for individual users and small businesses** Reviewers indicate that the cost of the software and the yearly plan can be on the higher side. - **The upgrade costs for features they don't use to be a downside** And some feel that the software is not worth the price due to bugs and performance issues. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "I've been using Camtasia for years and while I have looked at other systems, I always come back to Camtasia because it remains constant, even when the latest versions are released." Reviewer: Aaron P. Role: SEO * * * 1 out of 5 stars > "For my own personal use I wanted something inexpensive and easy to use." Reviewer: Lauri S. Role: Consultant, Owner * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Camtasia asks me to upgrade to the newest version every time I log in, but my license does not include updates." Reviewer: Patrick O. Role: Sr. Marketing Specialist * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "Camtasia is expensive for a solo operator." Reviewer: Jerrid C. Role: CEO [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/reviews/)