Camtasia Starter
The Camtasia Starter plan costs $39 per year, billed yearly.
What the plan includes
Camtasia Snagit plus a watermarked Camtasia Editor: screen capture, unlimited 4K/60fps recordings, and AI blur and redaction.
As stated on techsmith.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
Camtasia Editor with all editing features and no time limit. Exported videos are watermarked.
- Essentials$179.88 per year, billed yearlyone above
Editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Camtasia Snagit | $3.25 a month | No |
| Bandicam | $2.77 a month | Yes |
| Movavi Screen Recorder | $3.75 a month | No |
| Monosnap | $2.50 a month | Yes |
| ScreenPal | $4 a month | Yes |
| Icecream Screen Recorder | $2.50 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 Starter questions
How much is the Camtasia Starter plan?
The Camtasia Starter plan costs $39 per year, billed yearly. Camtasia Snagit plus a watermarked Camtasia Editor: screen capture, unlimited 4K/60fps recordings, and AI blur and redaction.
What is the difference between Camtasia Free and Starter?
Free costs $0 and gives you camtasia Editor with all editing features and no time limit. Exported videos are watermarked. 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.
Is it worth moving from Starter to Essentials?
That depends on what you need. Essentials costs $179.88 per year, billed yearly and adds editor without the watermark, plus text-based editing, filler word removal, captions, cursor effects, and quizzes with SCORM export. 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.