Camtasia Create
The Camtasia Create plan costs $249 per year, billed yearly.
What the plan includes
Everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support.
As stated on techsmith.comThe plans either side of it
- Essentials$179.88 per year, billed yearlyone below
Editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export.
- Pro$599 per year, billed yearlyone above
Everything in Create, plus AI avatars, script translation, audio dubbing, 100 million+ premium stock assets and unlimited sharing on Screencast.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Hippo Video | $20 a month | Yes |
| Lightworks | $20 a month | Yes |
| Mux | $20 a month | Yes |
| Lumen5 | $19 a month | Yes |
| Steve AI | $19 a month | Yes |
| Vidalytics | $19 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Camtasia Create questions
How much is the Camtasia Create plan?
The Camtasia Create plan costs $249 per year, billed yearly. Everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support.
What is the difference between Camtasia Essentials and Create?
Essentials costs $179.88 per year, billed yearly and gives you editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export. Create costs $249 per year, billed yearly and gives you everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support.
Is it worth moving from Create to Pro?
That depends on what you need. Pro costs $599 per year, billed yearly and adds everything in Create, plus AI avatars, script translation, audio dubbing, 100 million+ premium stock assets and unlimited sharing on Screencast. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Camtasia have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. 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. There is also a camtasia Snagit has a 15-day trial and Camtasia Audiate a 7-day trial; the free Editor has no time limit.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.techsmith.com/store/camtasia. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.