Cortney V.
CV
Cortney V.
Technical Trainer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Video Creation and Editing"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I use Camtasia to create snippets and longer-form videos for training purposes. It takes away so much of the time of editing or adding special effects since so much is built right in and it's easy to use. I appreciate the ease of use and how effortlessly I can pick it up and start working with it. Out of the box, it just starts working, and finding what I need is simple and easy to do. I love how just with a few clicks, the formatting makes my videos look elegant and professional. I don’t have to go through lengthy editing processes; Camtasia provides all the skills I need to make my videos look good the first time with just one click. One feature I especially love is the mouse feature, which enlarges the mouse and makes it easier for users to follow what I'm doing. The initial setup was very easy, and compared to what I used before, Camtasia feels much more robust. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

Nothing in particular Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jarod P.
JP
Jarod P.
Director of Design Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly Video Editing with Fast Learning Curve"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I like Camtasia because it's super easy to use, and it only takes a couple of minutes for someone to learn how to do transitions or edit videos. It's very straightforward and doesn't require you to be a graphic designer, unlike other software like Premiere. I appreciate that all the tools are right there on the user interface, making them really easy to see. The initial setup is also very simple; it's a quick install and the updates are quick too. A little tutorial video shows you how to use things effectively, and it doesn't take very long to start using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

Sometimes I wish there were more different transition types. I know that it's gotten better from years past, but I don't always love the way I have problems editing sometimes. The filter that goes on top of the mouse drives me nuts sometimes, but all in all, I've figured out how to get it to work the way I like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pamela A.
PA
Pamela A.
Educational Consultant
"Effortless Video Editing and Reliable Updates"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I really appreciate the complete suite of tools included with Camtasia, especially the easy video recording and video editing. I use Audiate and SnagIt regularly when working on my videos, and I love that I've been using Camtasia since the early 2000s—it's user-friendly and remains stress-free, even when upgrading to the latest versions. I find being able to drag and drop content to the screen or timeline incredibly simple. Zooming the timeline for tiny tweaks helps create highly professional videos. The basic navigation has stayed the same, which I like, and new features are added regularly without complicating the software. The initial setup was super simple and ready to use right away. I think it’s great that Camtasia stays straightforward while continuing to include powerful tools, making it highly recommendable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

The one issue I had with Camtasia was my old TREC projects would lose some of the media when an update came out. Based on my last 3 updates this seems to have been solved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Caitlin L.
CL
Caitlin L.
People and Culture Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Recording and Easy Editing with the Free Online Version"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

It's helpful that anyone in the business can use the free online version to record and then send to me for editing. It makes it easy and streamlines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

I haven't found any issues yet. The program operates as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishal D.
VD
Vishal D.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Gambling & Casinos
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Makes Video Creation Surprisingly Simple"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

Camtasia features an intuitive and beginner-friendly interface, making screen recording and video editing straightforward, even for those without technical experience. The drag-and-drop timeline, along with built-in transitions, annotations, and cursor effects, helps streamline post-production and saves considerable time. I also value the dependable screen capture quality and the ease with which it connects to external audio and video sources. Overall, it serves as an excellent all-in-one tool for producing tutorials, training videos, and presentations, all without requiring advanced video editing expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

The main downside is performance—rendering often takes a considerable amount of time, particularly with high-resolution projects, and the app may lag when handling more complex edits. While the effects library is decent, it does feel somewhat limited. The pricing also seems rather high for individual creators or small teams, and the collaboration features could definitely be improved. Nevertheless, despite these issues, Camtasia continues to be a dependable and easy-to-use choice for most video creation tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Yet Powerful Video Editing"
4/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I use Camtasia for making how-to videos and documenting bugs. It helps cut down on the back and forth and helps us get to the root cause faster. I like that it's very easy to use but also powerful. Camtasia has been adding AI tools for syncing the script to help with editing, which is really nice. The features are worth the price, and the initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

Camtasia can be very pricy. Some of the free screen capture tools are starting to catch up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Writing and Editing
UW
Verified User in Writing and Editing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple to Use, Perfect for Blogging"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I like how generally simple Camtasia is to use. It's very simple to use overall. As I recall, it was pretty easy to set it up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

I find it difficult to manage editing videos, and I experience issues with synchronizing the voice and video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in E-Learning
UE
Verified User in E-Learning
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Camtasia Makes Video Editing Approachable for Beginners"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

My favorite part about Camtasia is how approachable it is for someone new to video editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

My least favorite thing about Camtasia is a counter point to what makes it easy to use for a beginner. It does lack some more complex editing features that you would find in general video editing softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Russell M.
RM
Russell M.
Senior Director of Product Strategy
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Video Splicing, Perfect for Training Content"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

I use Camtasia for creating product videos and trainings. I appreciate how it lets me splice and fix videos to make them look polished instead of raw. The splicing capability is great for cutting out slowness in our demos, as well as removing breathing or bad pauses in my speech. Also, the initial setup of Camtasia was super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

I wish there was some AI that would splice and add intros and outros automatically and efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karen R.
KR
Karen R.
Documentation / Training Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Super User-Friendly Tool That Transforms Documentation and Training"
5/5
What do you like best about Camtasia?

Is SUPER user-friendly and has made a huge positive impact when creating documentation or training material for the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Camtasia?

I´m not a video editor/creator, but I felt like it's not super intuitive to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.