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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
0/mo.
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,655)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(11)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
0/mo.
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to screenrec. Users appreciate its flexibility and user-friendly interface, making it a preferred choice for those looking to create high-quality media without extensive editing knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia has a robust number of reviews, with over 1,600 compared to screenrec's 11. This suggests that Camtasia's user experiences are more reliable and reflective of a broader audience, giving potential buyers confidence in its capabilities.
- Users say that Camtasia's features, such as the timeline for videos and drag-and-drop editing, make it particularly enjoyable for content creators, especially those managing YouTube channels. In contrast, while screenrec is noted for its ease of use, it lacks the advanced editing features that many users find essential.
- Reviewers mention that screenrec shines in its lightweight design and customer support, making it a great option for quick screen recording tasks. Users highlight its integration capabilities with user inputs, which can save time, but it may not meet the needs of those requiring more comprehensive editing tools.
- According to recent user feedback, Camtasia's quality of support is rated highly, with users feeling that it has been a good partner in their business endeavors. In comparison, while screenrec's support is described as helpful, it has fewer reviews to substantiate its effectiveness in this area.
- Users report that both products are easy to set up, but Camtasia edges out with a slightly better setup experience. This is crucial for users who want to get started quickly without facing technical hurdles, while screenrec's simplicity is appreciated, especially for those who prioritize basic functionality.
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:
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
screenrec
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,426
9.2
10
Ease of Use
9.0
1,455
9.5
10
Ease of Setup
9.3
616
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
9.0
263
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
1,012
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
251
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,403
10.0
10
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
9.7
10
9.5
770
9.2
10
8.1
672
7.8
9
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.9
9
Feature Not Available
7.2
9
9.5
765
9.2
10
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
633
8.8
10
7.5
560
8.3
9
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
5.8
34
Not enough data
Video 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Video Email
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
99
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
9.5
101
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
92
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
Analytics
6.6
90
Not enough data
6.6
89
Not enough data
6.6
90
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
538
Not enough data
7.2
459
Not enough data
8.1
542
Not enough data
8.0
486
Not enough data
8.4
500
Not enough data
9.1
578
Not enough data
8.8
550
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
518
Not enough data
8.8
531
Not enough data
7.3
439
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
365
Not enough data
6.0
361
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
5.9
36
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
6.6
36
Not enough data
6.1
37
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
5.8
193
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
203
Not enough data
Social Media
7.1
200
Not enough data
Planning
5.7
205
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
155
Not enough data
5.4
152
Not enough data
5.3
151
Not enough data
5.3
149
Not enough data
5.3
149
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.7
26
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
355
Not enough data
7.4
333
Not enough data
8.0
343
Not enough data
7.6
334
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
6.5
321
Not enough data
7.0
331
Not enough data
7.7
321
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
318
Not enough data
8.6
334
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
305
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.4
311
Not enough data
8.0
312
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.7
210
Not enough data
7.6
316
Not enough data
6.3
196
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.8
20
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and screenrec 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
screenrec is categorized as Video Email
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
screenrec
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
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
E-Learning
5.0%
Other
59.5%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Consulting
9.1%
Online Media
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Hospitality
9.1%
Other
45.5%
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
screenrec has no discussions with answers
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