Camtasia AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools

The best Screen Casting alternative to Camtasia is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Camtasia and loads of them are Screen Casting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Casting Tool alternatives to Camtasia are SimpleScreenRecorder, FastStone Capture, ActivePresenter and Bandicam.

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Camtasia alternatives are mainly Screen Casting Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screenshot Capture Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Open Source, Android Tablet, Windows, Screen Recording and Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Camtasia.
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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1298 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Top Positive Comment
    Niittymaa
    0

    Great open source with useful features!

    Top Negative Comment
    gautambjain
    17

    I installed OBS. It simply records the display, but doesn't allow any annotation and several other features that Camtasia Studio, FlashBack and others provide. Its purpose is different, since it is a broadcasting software.

    Sascha A. Carlin
    Negative
    0

    OBS is a live producing tool, Camtasia is a screencast recorder and editor.

    3 of 21 comments
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    OBS Studio icon

    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It has tons of settings and works reliable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Is only screen recording, not editing. Cannot add annotations, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    SimpleScreenRecorder icon
    SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    • Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  4. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes

    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bandicam

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    https://www.bandicam.com
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    ActivePresenter

     61 likes

    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    115 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about ActivePresenter as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive
    1

    Cheaper alternative to Camtasia Studio. One of most important feature, that recorded videos encapsulated inside MKV with lossless propitiate codec, but it can be converted with FFMpeg and used with other editing software.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Smaller in size, more features, clean interface, and you can work with templates too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It does the editing and the recording

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    ActivePresenter icon
    ActivePresenter icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ActivePresenter is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryCamtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to Camtasia
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    It consists of some features that camtasia studio has. By the way, i like it and its easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    Camtasia is editing software. Bandicam can only record.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    shoukatali
    Positive
    -1

    good screen recorder but it is not free if free we can record more than 10 min and no logo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    Bandicam icon

    • Most users think Bandicam is a great Camtasia alternative.

    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryCamtasia is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Bandicam is LightweightCamtasia is not according to our users
  8. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

     68 likes

    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    152 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ScreenFlow

     70 likes

    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    141 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Streamlabs Desktop

     43 likes

    Streamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.

    33 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Action! icon

    Action!

     49 likes

    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    100 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  15. Loom icon

    Loom

     32 likes

    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    216 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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