Camtasia pricing
Camtasia has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked)
- Free plan
- 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.
- Free trial
- Camtasia Snagit has a 15-day trial and Camtasia Audiate a 7-day trial; the free Editor has no time limit
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Camtasia Editor with all editing features and no time limit. Exported videos are watermarked. |
| Starter | $39per year, billed yearly | Camtasia Snagit plus a watermarked Camtasia Editor: screen capture, unlimited 4K/60fps recordings, and AI blur and redaction. |
| Essentials | $179.88per year, billed yearly | Editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export. |
| Create | $249per year, billed yearly | Everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support. |
| Pro | $599per year, billed yearly | Everything in Create, plus AI avatars, script translation, audio dubbing, 100 million+ premium stock assets and unlimited sharing on Screencast. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Site license with a flat annual fee that covers every user, pricing locked for three years and a dedicated success manager. |
Read from techsmith.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Camtasia before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Camtasia
- EducationStudent offer: Camtasia for $45 a year
Verified students in the US, Canada and the UK can get Camtasia for $45 a year through Student Beans, against a stated value of $179.88.
Stated on techsmith.com - EducationEducation discount for educators
Accredited institutions can buy a discounted, transferable educator license, priced per user per year, on the Education tab of the store.
Stated on techsmith.com - Other savingsVolume discount from 10 Business licenses
The Business license is discounted for 10 or more users. Volume discounts do not apply to individual subscriptions.
Stated on techsmith.com
How Camtasia's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camtasia | $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked) | Yes | |
| ScreenFlow | $199 one-time purchase | No | Compare |
| Descript | $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
| ScreenPal | $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe) | Yes | Compare |
| Wondershare DemoCreator | $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license | No | Compare |
| Loom | $18 per user / month, billed monthly | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Camtasia pricing questions
Is Camtasia free?
Camtasia has a free plan. 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. Paid plans start at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked).
How much does Camtasia cost?
Camtasia lists 6 plans. Free: $0. Starter: $39 per year, billed yearly. Essentials: $179.88 per year, billed yearly. Create: $249 per year, billed yearly. Pro: $599 per year, billed yearly. Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from techsmith.com on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Camtasia have a free trial?
Yes. Camtasia Snagit has a 15-day trial and Camtasia Audiate a 7-day trial; the free Editor has no time limit.
Does Camtasia have a student or education discount?
Student offer: Camtasia for $45 a year. Verified students in the US, Canada and the UK can get Camtasia for $45 a year through Student Beans, against a stated value of $179.88.
When were Camtasia's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against techsmith.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.