Compare Camtasia and OpenShot Video Editor 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,661)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansOpenShot Video Editor
Star Rating
(31)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenShot Video EditorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ease of use and comprehensive support resources. Users highlight features like improved captioning capabilities and AI-assisted editing tools, making it a strong choice for creating educational videos.
- Users say OpenShot Video Editor offers a clean and intuitive interface, allowing for quick video editing without a steep learning curve. Reviewers appreciate its limitless track functionality, which helps in organizing visual and audio elements seamlessly within the same project.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia's implementation process is notably smooth, with many users finding the onboarding materials and support articles helpful for getting started quickly. This contrasts with OpenShot, which, while user-friendly, may not have the same level of structured support for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia's overall quality shines through its high satisfaction ratings, reflecting a robust feature set that meets diverse editing needs. In comparison, OpenShot, while functional, has a smaller user base and fewer reviews, which may indicate less widespread reliability.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Camtasia's quality of support is superior, with users noting responsive assistance and a wealth of resources. OpenShot, while still providing decent support, has received slightly lower ratings in this area, suggesting room for improvement.
- Users report that both products meet their requirements effectively, but Camtasia's higher G2 Score indicates a stronger overall performance and user satisfaction. OpenShot's strengths lie in its simplicity and ease of use, making it a good option for those who prioritize quick edits over advanced features.
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:
OpenShot Video Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
OpenShot Video Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,430
9.0
27
Ease of Use
9.0
1,459
9.1
27
Ease of Setup
9.3
622
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
263
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
1,016
8.4
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
251
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,406
8.1
25
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
774
Not enough data
8.1
676
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
769
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
637
Not enough data
7.5
564
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
6.3
38
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
103
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
9.5
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.5
95
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
Customization
7.9
96
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
Analytics
6.8
94
Not enough data
6.8
93
Not enough data
6.8
94
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
542
Not enough data
7.2
463
Not enough data
8.2
546
Not enough data
8.0
490
Not enough data
8.4
504
Not enough data
9.1
583
Not enough data
8.8
554
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
522
Not enough data
8.8
535
Not enough data
7.3
443
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
369
Not enough data
6.0
365
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
Planning
5.9
197
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
207
Not enough data
Social Media
7.2
204
Not enough data
Planning
5.8
209
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
159
Not enough data
5.5
156
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
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
9.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
359
Not enough data
7.4
337
Not enough data
8.1
347
Not enough data
7.7
338
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
6.6
325
Not enough data
7.0
335
Not enough data
7.7
325
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
322
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
7.4
315
Not enough data
8.1
316
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.8
214
Not enough data
7.7
320
Not enough data
6.3
200
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
6.6
25
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and OpenShot Video Editor 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
OpenShot Video Editor has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenShot Video Editor
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%
Education Management
12.9%
Media Production
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Graphic Design
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Other
51.6%
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
Which other software can I use for video editing since we would like to integrate this tool?
2 Comments
G2
You can also use Filmora Video EditorRead more
OpenShot Video Editor has no more discussions with answers
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