Compare Camtasia and Consensus 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (56.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
$600.00 5 Users Per Month
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,709)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansConsensus
Star Rating
(1,711)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$600.00 5 Users Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that simplifies the video creation process. One user mentioned, "It makes creating my marketing and Masterclass videos extremely easy, and the results look very professional."
- Users say that Consensus shines in its administrative capabilities, with feedback noting the backend's intuitive design. Reviewers appreciate how it streamlines the setup of groups and user permissions, making it a breeze to manage team roles.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia is praised for its robust video editing features, with users calling it "an amazingly powerful platform for creating and editing all your work videos." This makes it a strong choice for those focused on high-quality video production.
- Reviewers mention that Consensus is particularly effective for sales teams, as it allows prospects to view pre-recorded demos, saving valuable time. One user noted, "It cuts down on solution introduction demos that would normally take time away from other activities."
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Camtasia has a slightly lower support rating, users still find it reliable, with many appreciating the quality of assistance when needed. In contrast, Consensus boasts a higher support score, with users noting its effectiveness in resolving issues quickly.
- Users report that Camtasia's pricing is significantly more accessible for small businesses, making it a preferred option for those with budget constraints. In comparison, Consensus's higher entry-level price may limit its appeal to larger enterprises looking for comprehensive solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Starter
$39.00
Per Year
For better screen captures
- Image capabilities:
- Capture full-screen, window, region, panoramic, and steps
- Video capabilities:
Consensus
Starter
$600.00
5 Users Per Month
Essential toolkit for marketing teams to boost web conversion.
- Video Demos
- Product Tours
- AI Content Studio Lite
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Consensus
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,460
9.1
1,248
Ease of Use
9.0
1,490
8.9
1,283
Ease of Setup
9.3
653
8.9
750
Ease of Admin
9.0
261
8.8
233
Quality of Support
8.8
1,040
9.2
926
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
249
9.5
240
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,426
9.4
1,207
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Feature Not Available
9.2
172
9.5
788
9.1
177
8.2
680
8.5
151
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.7
94
Feature Not Available
8.2
143
9.5
782
9.0
169
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
637
8.9
162
7.5
562
8.5
156
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
6.3
38
7.7
35
Hosting
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
9.3
105
Not enough data
9.3
98
Not enough data
8.3
86
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
28
Insights
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
8.6
83
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
7.1
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Content Creation
Not enough data
9.0
216
Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms
Not enough data
6.5
37
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
7.1
37
Not enough data
7.0
37
Not enough data
7.0
37
Optimization
Not enough data
8.3
196
Platform Features
9.4
102
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
101
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
9.5
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.6
94
Not enough data
7.4
93
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
Customization
7.9
94
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
Analytics
6.9
92
Not enough data
6.7
91
Not enough data
6.8
92
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
547
Not enough data
7.3
469
Not enough data
8.2
547
Not enough data
8.0
488
Not enough data
8.4
505
Not enough data
9.1
597
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
525
Not enough data
8.8
540
Not enough data
7.3
442
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
370
Not enough data
6.1
366
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
6.3
40
Not enough data
6.3
41
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
6.5
41
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prospect Engagement
Not enough data
8.4
571
Not enough data
9.1
860
Not enough data
9.0
918
Not enough data
8.9
818
Not enough data
8.9
816
Not enough data
7.3
474
Demo Management
Not enough data
8.5
785
Not enough data
8.8
861
Not enough data
8.8
829
Not enough data
8.9
791
Not enough data
8.2
745
Not enough data
8.3
765
Not enough data
8.9
730
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
429
Agentic AI - Demo Automation
Not enough data
7.0
273
Not enough data
7.5
268
Not enough data
7.1
267
Not enough data
7.2
267
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
5.9
194
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
204
Not enough data
Social Media
7.2
201
Not enough data
Planning
5.8
206
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
160
Not enough data
5.6
157
Not enough data
5.5
155
Not enough data
5.4
153
Not enough data
5.4
153
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
6.2
30
Not enough data
6.2
30
Not enough data
6.2
30
Not enough data
6.4
30
Not enough data
6.3
30
Not enough data
6.2
30
Not enough data
6.3
30
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.9
16
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
360
Not enough data
7.4
339
Not enough data
8.1
349
Not enough data
7.7
338
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
6.6
326
Not enough data
7.0
336
Not enough data
7.7
325
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
323
Not enough data
8.6
338
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.5
309
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.5
316
Not enough data
8.1
318
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.8
214
Not enough data
7.7
321
Not enough data
6.3
201
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
6.7
26
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
6.5
71
Not enough data
6.3
68
Not enough data
6.6
66
Content Management
Not enough data
8.5
255
Not enough data
8.7
259
Not enough data
8.4
248
Not enough data
8.3
245
Not enough data
8.5
243
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
256
Not enough data
9.2
250
Not enough data
8.8
249
Not enough data
8.8
250
Learning Management - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.4
52
Not enough data
7.9
54
Revenue Enablement - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
7.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
52
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Consensus are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Video Communications, Content Creation, and Video Editing
Consensus is categorized as Demo Automation, Content Experience Platforms, Video Hosting, and Sales Enablement
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Consensus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
14.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Higher Education
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
59.7%
Computer Software
49.1%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Accounting
5.6%
Human Resources
4.4%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
21.1%
Discussions
Is Camtasia easy to use?
6 Comments
CN
Generally, yes. You don't have to be a "whiz at computers" to figure it out but someone who is "computer illiterate" will likely struggle.Read more
Can you get Camtasia for free?
5 Comments
TJ
Yes you can get Camtasia for free for 30 days, which is sufficient to evaluate the product if it works for you.
You may want to check this page...Read more
What is Consensus used for?
1 Comment
GE
Consenesus is used for giving buyers the demos they need without waiting for sales engineers to hop on a live calls. Sales sends presales demos on demand and...Read more
How has Consensus changed your sales process?
1 Comment
AA
Tony, VERY impressed that you've added the automated demo as a requirement before engaging a presales resource. We'd like to one day get there as well....Read more
What is the best way to create videos for champions who are in the buying process and trying to loop in others?
1 Comment
AE
Hi Kara, great feedback! We'll be happy to share some best practices when it comes to content creation and what demos to use within the Sales Cycle.
I'll...Read more
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