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Free alternatives to Camtasia Snagit

Camtasia Snagit has no free plan. 42 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Camtasia Snagit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. 4 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

42 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Camtasia Snagit

  1. Monosnap

    Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage

    What is free: Free plan, for personal and family use only: unlimited screenshots, 5 minutes of video recording, 2 GB of Monosnap storage, 100 MB per upload, and 30 days of access to the cloud integrations.

    • Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Monosnap has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
    • Monosnap also covers file sharing.
    Monosnap vs Camtasia SnagitMonosnap pricing and details

  2. Awesome Screenshot

    Screenshot and screen recording extension with cloud sharing

    What is free: Up to 100 screenshots and 20 recordings in the cloud, 720p, basic annotation tools and a 3-day trash. Local saves are unlimited, with local recordings capped at 5 minutes each.

    • Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly. Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Awesome Screenshot has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
    • Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
    Awesome Screenshot vs Camtasia SnagitAwesome Screenshot pricing and details

  3. Bandicam

    Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition

    What is free: Free version for Windows: recordings limited to 5 minutes each with no watermark, but edited or subtitled exports are watermarked and AI transcription and webcam background effects are restricted.

    • Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Bandicam has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bandicam also covers transcription and video editing.
    Bandicam vs Camtasia SnagitBandicam pricing and details

  4. ScreenPal

    Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite

    What is free: Unlimited recordings of up to 15 minutes each with no watermark, basic video editing, screenshots, 10 hosted videos, 3 channels and 5 video quizzes.

    • ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • ScreenPal has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists iOS and Android apps.
    ScreenPal vs Camtasia SnagitScreenPal pricing and details

  5. Zight

    Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links

    What is free: Share plan: recordings up to 5 minutes at up to 720p, annotated screenshots, 15-second GIFs, 5 Video Requests a month, 1 GB of storage and access to the last 50 captures.

    • Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Zight has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zight lists a web app.
    • Only Zight lists an iOS app.
    Zight vs Camtasia SnagitZight pricing and details

  6. Camtasia

    Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos

    What is free: Camtasia Editor is free to download with every editing feature and no time limit, but exported videos carry a watermark until you buy Essentials, Create, Pro or a Business license.

    • Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Camtasia has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Camtasia lists a web app.
    • Camtasia also covers transcription and video editing.
    Camtasia pricing and details

  7. Clipchamp

    Microsoft's browser-based video editor with a free plan

    What is free: Unlimited watermark-free exports at up to 1080p, basic editing tools, recorders, AI subtitles, voiceovers and silence removal, plus free stock assets and filters.

    • Clipchamp starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Clipchamp has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Clipchamp lists a web app.
    • Only Camtasia Snagit lists a macOS app.
    Clipchamp pricing and details

  8. VEED

    Browser-based AI video generator and editor for social video

    What is free: Basic editing such as trim, crop, resize, text and music, 720p exports that carry a VEED watermark, and one-time trials of AI tools such as Auto Edits, AI B-roll and audio cleanup.

    • VEED starts at $25 per month or $146.99 per year for Creator (US App Store prices). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • VEED has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VEED lists a web app.
    • Only VEED lists iOS and Android apps.
    VEED pricing and details

  9. Kapwing

    Online video editor with AI subtitles, dubbing and team workspaces

    What is free: Unlimited watermarked exports up to 4 minutes long at 720p, 30 minutes of exports a month, 5 GB of cloud storage and 10 credits, enough for 10 minutes of auto-subtitling.

    • Kapwing starts at $16 per member / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Kapwing has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kapwing lists a web app.
    • Only Camtasia Snagit lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Kapwing pricing and details

  10. Wondershare Filmora

    Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

    What is free: Free edition: all basic editing features and export, but exported videos carry a watermark. AI Mate is limited to 15 uses a day and the asset library is a small subset of the paid one.

    • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Wondershare Filmora has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wondershare Filmora lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Wondershare Filmora pricing and details

  11. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    What is free: Starter plan: up to 25 videos per person, 5-minute screen recordings, 720p quality, unlimited meeting length, transcriptions in 50+ languages and up to 50 members.

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Loom has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Loom lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Loom lists a browser extension.
    Loom pricing and details

  12. Descript

    Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

    What is free: 60 media minutes per month, a one-time 100 AI credits and 720p export with a watermark. No credit card required.

    • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.
    • Descript has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Descript lists a web app.
    • Descript also covers transcription and video editing.
    Descript pricing and details

30 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Camtasia Snagit?

Yes. Monosnap, Awesome Screenshot, Bandicam, ScreenPal, Zight, Camtasia, Clipchamp, VEED and 34 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Camtasia Snagit have a free plan?

Camtasia Snagit has no free plan. Camtasia Snagit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per user / year, billed yearly.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Camtasia Snagit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.