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Compare Camtasia and Zight 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
$0.00
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,633)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansZight
Star Rating
(1,231)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
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 drag-and-drop editing features. This makes it particularly appealing for those new to video editing, as one user noted, "I find Camtasia very easy and fun to use as an editor for my YouTube channels."
- Users say Zight shines in its screenshot capabilities, with feedback emphasizing its convenience for capturing and annotating images. One reviewer mentioned, "It's made screen captures and annotations so convenient and is truly a time-saving tool," showcasing its effectiveness for quick visual communication.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia has a strong reputation for its video editing capabilities, particularly in providing flexibility for various editing needs. Users appreciate the platform's ability to create high-quality media, stating, "This platform indeed covers all needs to make a good and high quality media."
- According to verified reviews, Zight's cloud-based features are a game changer, allowing users to easily share screenshots and GIFs with a single click. This functionality is particularly beneficial for teams needing quick and efficient communication, as highlighted by a user who praised its "quick way to copy and share."
- G2 reviewers report that while both products have similar star ratings, Camtasia's higher G2 Score reflects greater overall satisfaction among users. The platform's robust support and comprehensive features contribute to its reputation as a reliable choice for video editing.
- Users say that Zight's innovative AI capabilities enhance its functionality, particularly in video recording and documentation. One user noted the "ability to send video recording to customers without a license is GAME changing!" indicating its potential for improving customer interactions.
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:
Zight
Free
$0.00
Great for occasional need, a quick project, or just to give us a try and poke around.
- Screen Capture & Annotations
- Video Recording up to 5 minutes of recording
- GIF Capture up to 15 seconds of recording
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Zight
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,413
9.2
971
Ease of Use
9.0
1,442
9.2
982
Ease of Setup
9.3
603
9.4
304
Ease of Admin
9.0
262
9.2
284
Quality of Support
8.8
1,003
8.9
582
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
250
9.2
233
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,392
8.3
923
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
9.6
305
9.5
769
9.4
292
8.1
673
8.9
263
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
9.1
184
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.5
764
9.4
288
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
634
9.3
268
7.5
561
8.7
157
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
5.8
35
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.1
35
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
32
Agentic AI - Video CMS
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 Creation
Not enough data
9.9
15
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
11
Software Delivery
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.7
12
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Agentic AI - Video Email
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
99
9.4
17
Feature Not Available
9.2
15
9.4
98
9.3
17
8.3
94
8.8
15
9.5
99
9.3
17
Feature Not Available
8.7
15
Organization
7.5
91
8.7
14
7.3
90
9.1
15
8.2
91
9.0
16
Customization
7.8
91
9.0
13
8.5
90
9.3
14
8.4
90
9.3
14
Analytics
6.7
89
9.3
14
6.6
88
8.9
14
6.6
89
9.4
14
Editing
8.0
536
Not enough data
7.2
458
Not enough data
8.1
541
Not enough data
8.0
486
Not enough data
8.4
502
Not enough data
9.1
572
Not enough data
8.8
549
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
518
Not enough data
8.8
533
Not enough data
7.3
440
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
365
Not enough data
6.0
359
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
5.7
36
Not enough data
5.8
37
Not enough data
6.5
36
Not enough data
6.0
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
5.9
195
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
204
Not enough data
Social Media
7.2
202
Not enough data
Planning
5.8
207
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
158
Not enough data
5.5
153
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
5.8
27
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
6.0
27
Not enough data
5.9
27
Not enough data
5.8
27
Not enough data
5.9
27
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.9
12
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
356
Not enough data
7.4
335
Not enough data
8.0
344
Not enough data
7.7
335
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
6.6
322
Not enough data
7.0
332
Not enough data
7.7
322
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
319
Not enough data
8.6
335
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
306
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.4
312
Not enough data
8.0
312
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.7
211
Not enough data
7.6
317
Not enough data
6.3
197
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
5.9
22
Not enough data
5.7
21
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Zight are categorized as Video Communications and Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Content Creation, and Video Editing
Zight is categorized as Video Email and Video CMS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zight
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
14.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Higher Education
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
E-Learning
5.0%
Other
59.2%
Computer Software
24.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Internet
9.8%
Design
2.8%
Other
36.7%
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 do I download an app from the cloud?
2 Comments
BP
Go to the website and you'll see the options to get it on your computer or for the browser extensionRead more
Why every good company needs to change everything all the time!!??why???
1 Comment
LP
Haha, I get you, man. But cut them some slack, they’re working hard to make CloudApp even better. That’s good news, even if getting there may have some...Read more
What data storage does CloudApp use?
1 Comment
SS
Hi Lini, our data storage provider is AWS (Amazon Web Services). Read more
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