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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,659)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansiMovie
Star Rating
(558)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iMovieSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in user support, with many users highlighting its extensive library of support videos and articles that make learning the software easy. This is particularly beneficial for those new to video editing, as it helps users quickly get up to speed.
- Users say that iMovie is a reliable choice for Mac users, praising its seamless integration with Apple systems. Reviewers appreciate the quick and easy editing tools that allow for efficient video production, making it ideal for personal projects and marketing promotions.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia stands out for its advanced features like improved captioning capabilities and AI-assisted audio and text editing. Users find these enhancements make it easier to create dynamic and engaging educational videos.
- Reviewers mention that while iMovie offers a user-friendly interface, it may lack some of the more advanced editing features found in Camtasia. This can be a limitation for users looking for more sophisticated editing options, especially in professional settings.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Camtasia's overall satisfaction ratings are higher, reflecting a more positive user experience. With a G2 Score of 80.21, it indicates that users feel more satisfied with their investment compared to iMovie's score of 77.5.
- Users note that while both products are effective, Camtasia's higher ratings in areas like audio mixing and text animation suggest it may be better suited for users who prioritize these features in their video projects.
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:
iMovie
No pricing availableFree Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
iMovie
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,427
8.4
505
Ease of Use
9.0
1,456
8.9
511
Ease of Setup
9.3
619
9.4
52
Ease of Admin
9.0
263
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.8
1,013
8.3
331
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
251
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,404
7.6
507
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
Not enough data
9.5
772
Not enough data
8.1
674
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
767
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
635
Not enough data
7.5
562
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
6.1
36
Not enough data
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
8.4
94
Not enough data
Analytics
6.7
92
Not enough data
6.7
91
Not enough data
6.7
92
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
540
7.3
185
7.2
461
7.0
107
8.2
544
7.4
179
8.0
488
7.7
148
8.4
502
7.8
166
9.1
580
8.9
205
8.8
552
8.1
196
Platform
8.6
520
8.2
177
8.8
533
8.2
182
7.3
441
7.7
108
Generative AI
6.3
367
5.7
15
6.0
363
4.7
15
Agentic AI - Video Editing
6.1
38
7.5
6
6.1
39
8.6
6
6.8
38
9.2
6
6.3
39
7.8
6
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
Planning
5.9
195
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
205
Not enough data
Social Media
7.2
202
Not enough data
Planning
5.8
207
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
157
Not enough data
5.5
154
Not enough data
5.4
153
Not enough data
5.3
151
Not enough data
5.4
151
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
6.0
28
Not enough data
5.9
28
Not enough data
5.9
28
Not enough data
6.1
28
Not enough data
6.1
28
Not enough data
6.0
28
Not enough data
6.0
28
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.4
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
357
Not enough data
7.4
335
Not enough data
8.1
345
Not enough data
7.7
336
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
6.6
323
Not enough data
7.0
333
Not enough data
7.7
323
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
320
Not enough data
8.6
336
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
307
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.4
313
Not enough data
8.1
314
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.8
212
Not enough data
7.6
318
Not enough data
6.3
198
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
6.3
23
Not enough data
6.1
22
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and iMovie are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Video Communications, Content Creation, and Screen and Video Capture
iMovie has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iMovie
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
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Higher Education
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
59.6%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Higher Education
5.2%
Entertainment
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Other
71.4%
Discussions
Is Camtasia easy to use?
6 Comments
RM
Obviously, if you have any video editing experience (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or other products), you will be able to navigate the program quite...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 other products are using to compliment Camtasia?
4 Comments
DY
Our company also uses Finalcut pro to edit video content and Adobe audition for higher quality audio for VO and longer narration.Read more
How to put text in image
4 Comments
JR
Putting in text is easiest with Titles, but you are limited to the styles iMovie gives you and the fonts they provide. If the Titles option works for you,...Read more
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