Compare Camtasia and Screencastify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
$0.00 1 Users Per Month
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,708)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 plansScreencastify
Star Rating
(83)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in providing a comprehensive set of features for video editing, making it easy to produce educational content. Users appreciate the extensive library of assets that help create dynamic and engaging videos, along with recent improvements in captioning and AI-assisted editing capabilities.
- Users say that Screencastify stands out for its simplicity and ease of use, particularly for educators. Many find it incredibly intuitive, allowing for quick video creation without unnecessary complications, which is a significant advantage in fast-paced classroom environments.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia's support resources are highly regarded, with many users highlighting the availability of instructional videos and articles that make learning the software straightforward. This support is crucial for users who may be new to video editing.
- According to verified reviews, Screencastify's integration with Google Drive is a favorite feature among users, as it allows for seamless video storage and access. This functionality is particularly beneficial for teachers who need to manage their content efficiently.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have similar star ratings, Camtasia's higher overall G2 Score reflects a more robust user satisfaction, especially in terms of video capture quality and editing capabilities, which are essential for professional-grade content creation.
- Users highlight that Camtasia's setup process is praised for being user-friendly, with a smooth onboarding experience that helps new users get started quickly. In contrast, while Screencastify is easy to use, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that Camtasia offers for more advanced editing needs.
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:
Screencastify
Free
$0.00
1 Users Per Month
Create and share videos effortlessly with essential recording tools.
- Create up to 10 videos
- Record up to 30 minutes
- Upload your own videos
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Screencastify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,460
9.0
65
Ease of Use
9.0
1,490
9.2
68
Ease of Setup
9.3
653
8.9
19
Ease of Admin
9.0
261
8.8
8
Quality of Support
8.8
1,040
9.0
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
249
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,426
8.7
63
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
9.4
32
9.5
788
9.2
38
8.2
680
8.4
31
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.7
31
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.5
782
9.2
38
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
638
8.9
39
7.5
563
8.0
27
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
6.3
38
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
102
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
9.5
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.6
95
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
Customization
7.9
95
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.4
96
Not enough data
Analytics
6.9
93
Not enough data
6.7
92
Not enough data
6.8
93
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
547
Not enough data
7.3
469
Not enough data
8.2
547
Not enough data
8.0
489
Not enough data
8.4
505
Not enough data
9.1
597
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
526
Not enough data
8.8
540
Not enough data
7.3
443
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
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
5.8
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
361
Not enough data
7.4
340
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
7.7
339
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
223
Not enough data
6.6
327
Not enough data
7.0
337
Not enough data
7.8
326
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
323
Not enough data
8.6
339
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.5
310
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.5
317
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.8
215
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Screencastify 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
Screencastify has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Screencastify
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
8.6%
Higher Education
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
59.6%
Information Technology and Services
27.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
25.3%
Civic & Social Organization
7.6%
Computer Software
7.6%
Education Management
7.6%
Other
24.1%
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
Why is sound gets muted sometimes when recording in Desktop browser?
2 Comments
LD
Have you looked to see if the issue has to do with your hardware settings? Read more
Screencastify has no more discussions with answers
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