Compare Camtasia and Panopto 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial Per Year
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,660)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 plansPanopto
Star Rating
(127)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Year
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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 and ease of learning. One user mentioned, "Camtasia is very easy to learn and it has great support videos and articles to back you up!" This makes it a strong choice for those new to video editing.
- Users say that Panopto shines in its integration capabilities, particularly with Learning Management Systems. Reviewers appreciate how "Panopto easily integrates into our Learning Management System," making it a great option for educational institutions looking for seamless video management.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia's editing features are highly praised, especially its recent improvements in captioning and AI-assisted editing. Users noted, "Camtasia has improved its captioning capabilities and added AI-assisted audio and text editing," which enhances the overall video production experience.
- Reviewers mention that Panopto offers excellent support, with many users appreciating the quick response times from the service team. One user stated, "Panopto service is always there and quick to respond when I have an occasional question," indicating a reliable support system for users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Camtasia has a more extensive user base, particularly among small businesses, which contributes to a wealth of shared knowledge and resources. With 53.9% of reviews coming from small businesses, users can benefit from a community that understands their specific needs.
- Users report that while Panopto is effective for recording and organizing videos, it may not match the editing capabilities of Camtasia. One user noted, "What I like best about Panopto is how easy it makes recording and organizing videos," but this simplicity may come at the cost of advanced editing features that Camtasia provides.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Starter
$39.00
Per Year
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- Image capabilities:
- Capture full-screen, window, region, panoramic, and steps
- Video capabilities:
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Panopto
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,429
8.9
109
Ease of Use
9.0
1,458
8.4
112
Ease of Setup
9.3
621
8.3
60
Ease of Admin
9.0
263
8.4
54
Quality of Support
8.8
1,015
8.9
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
251
9.1
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,406
7.9
106
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
Content Sharing
Not enough data
9.4
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
9
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Virtual Classroom
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Options
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Audience Tools
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
7.5
12
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
4.8
8
Agentic AI - Live Stream
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
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.9
24
Organization
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Features
9.4
104
9.0
8
Feature Not Available
7.5
8
9.5
103
8.8
8
8.4
99
8.6
6
9.5
105
9.4
8
Feature Not Available
6.7
6
Organization
7.7
96
9.1
9
7.5
95
9.2
8
8.3
96
8.9
9
Customization
7.9
96
8.8
8
8.6
95
9.2
8
8.5
96
8.1
7
Analytics
6.8
94
7.9
7
6.8
93
8.7
9
6.8
94
9.4
9
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
582
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 Panopto are categorized as Video Communications and Video Editing
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Content Creation, and Screen and Video Capture
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Panopto
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%
Higher Education
55.3%
Education Management
12.2%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
E-Learning
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.4%
Other
17.1%
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
What is the best way to split the class recording onto multiple screens?
1 Comment
CK
Best way is to use second video source when creating the recording . this is found in the Panopto for Windows Settings Tab of the creator tool. Read more
Panopto has no more discussions with answers
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