Camtasia Essentials
The Camtasia Essentials plan costs $179.88 per year, billed yearly.
What the plan includes
Editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export.
As stated on techsmith.comThe plans either side of it
- Starter$39 per year, billed yearlyone below
Camtasia Snagit plus a watermarked Camtasia Editor: screen capture, unlimited 4K/60fps recordings, and AI blur and redaction.
- Create$249 per year, billed yearlyone above
Everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| StreamYard | $14.99 a month | Yes |
| Biteable | $15 a month | No |
| Bonjoro | $15 a month | Yes |
| Typito | $15 a month | Yes |
| Visla | $15 a month | Yes |
| Klap | $14.50 a month | No |
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 Essentials questions
How much is the Camtasia Essentials plan?
The Camtasia Essentials plan costs $179.88 per year, billed yearly. Editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export.
What is the difference between Camtasia Starter and Essentials?
Starter costs $39 per year, billed yearly and gives you camtasia Snagit plus a watermarked Camtasia Editor: screen capture, unlimited 4K/60fps recordings, and AI blur and redaction. 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.
Is it worth moving from Essentials to Create?
That depends on what you need. Create costs $249 per year, billed yearly and adds everything in Essentials, plus AI script generation and voiceover with 200+ voice options and multi-language support. 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.