Compare Camtasia and Final Cut Pro X 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,531)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansFinal Cut Pro X
Star Rating
(367)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Final Cut Pro XSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Camtasia excels in screen capture with a rating of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize capturing on-screen activities. In contrast, Final Cut Pro X also performs well in this area but does not match Camtasia's ease of use for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia's audio mixing capabilities are rated at 7.9, which some users find adequate for basic projects. However, Final Cut Pro X shines with a higher rating of 8.5, indicating more advanced features that appeal to professional users.
- G2 users highlight Camtasia's ease of setup with a score of 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses or individuals looking to get started quickly. Final Cut Pro X, while powerful, has a lower score of 8.7, suggesting a steeper learning curve.
- Users on G2 report that Camtasia's content creation tools are rated at 8.3, which some find sufficient for their needs. In contrast, Final Cut Pro X offers more robust editing features, reflected in its higher ratings for clip editing at 9.8, making it a better fit for users needing advanced editing capabilities.
- Reviewers say that Camtasia's text animation features are rated at 8.1, which is appreciated for creating engaging content. Final Cut Pro X, however, offers a slightly lower rating of 8.0, indicating that while it has similar features, it may not be as user-friendly for those focused on text effects.
- Users report that Camtasia's quality of support is rated at 8.8, which many find helpful for troubleshooting and learning. Final Cut Pro X, with a lower support rating of 8.2, may leave some users wanting more assistance, especially those new to video editing.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Camtasia Starter
Free
Free video editing
- What you get:
- No feature limitations
- Watermarked exports
Final Cut Pro X
No pricing availableFree Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Final Cut Pro X
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,319
8.9
319
Ease of Use
9.0
1,344
8.4
319
Ease of Setup
9.3
506
8.7
49
Ease of Admin
9.0
243
8.6
46
Quality of Support
8.8
938
8.2
249
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
232
8.8
40
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,298
7.9
317
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
699
Not enough data
8.1
604
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
695
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
567
Not enough data
7.5
495
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.5
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
74
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
9.5
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.6
67
Not enough data
7.2
66
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
Customization
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
Analytics
6.9
65
Not enough data
6.8
65
Not enough data
6.8
65
Not enough data
Editing
7.9
466
8.5
23
7.1
388
6.8
16
8.1
472
8.0
23
8.0
417
8.4
18
8.4
433
9.2
20
9.1
499
9.8
23
8.8
480
8.6
22
Platform
8.5
449
9.1
22
8.7
463
9.2
22
7.3
374
7.1
16
Generative AI
6.3
309
Feature Not Available
5.9
303
Feature Not Available
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
5.8
137
Not enough data
Publishing
7.7
147
Not enough data
Social Media
7.0
143
Not enough data
Planning
5.6
145
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
104
Not enough data
5.4
102
Not enough data
5.3
101
Not enough data
5.3
100
Not enough data
5.4
102
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
311
Not enough data
7.4
293
Not enough data
8.0
302
Not enough data
7.6
294
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
178
Not enough data
6.5
282
Not enough data
7.0
291
Not enough data
7.7
282
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
279
Not enough data
8.6
294
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
267
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.3
272
Not enough data
8.0
272
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.7
171
Not enough data
7.7
278
Not enough data
6.2
158
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Final Cut Pro X are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Video Communications, Content Creation, and Screen and Video Capture
Final Cut Pro X has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Final Cut Pro X
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
14.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Higher Education
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
E-Learning
5.0%
Other
58.7%
Media Production
13.9%
Entertainment
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
3.9%
Other
56.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Camtasia
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Now, to be fair I should mention that I have tried only a few screen capture programs. With that said, Camtasia is far and away the best of the ones I have tried. It neatly plugs into a variety of other programs like PowerPoint. It plays nice with any mic I...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It doesn't support importing all types of media files, there are certain restrictions with file types.
Final Cut Pro X
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marlee J.
Verified User in E-Learning
Easy to learn, easy to use! Final Cut X opened up their doors for so many new customers when they took the ease-of-use features from iMovie and incorporated them into version X. Even for editors who are past the beginner stage, Final Cut X still allows me...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Travis G.
Verified User in Media Production
Everything I like best, has shortcomings. Inserting a clip into a new spot without having to create a hole for it was never a problem I really had. The implications around this feature make it more difficult to use in other situations. The way the clips are...
John H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Now, to be fair I should mention that I have tried only a few screen capture programs. With that said, Camtasia is far and away the best of the ones I have tried. It neatly plugs into a variety of other programs like PowerPoint. It plays nice with any mic I...
Marlee J.
Verified User in E-Learning
Easy to learn, easy to use! Final Cut X opened up their doors for so many new customers when they took the ease-of-use features from iMovie and incorporated them into version X. Even for editors who are past the beginner stage, Final Cut X still allows me...
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It doesn't support importing all types of media files, there are certain restrictions with file types.
Travis G.
Verified User in Media Production
Everything I like best, has shortcomings. Inserting a clip into a new spot without having to create a hole for it was never a problem I really had. The implications around this feature make it more difficult to use in other situations. The way the clips are...
Discussions
Is Camtasia easy to use?
6 comments
RM
Obviously, if you have any video editing experience (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or other products), you will be able to navigate the program quite...Read more
What other products are using to compliment Camtasia?
4 comments
DY
Our company also uses Finalcut pro to edit video content and Adobe audition for higher quality audio for VO and longer narration.Read more
Can you get Camtasia for free?
4 comments
TJ
Yes you can get Camtasia for free for 30 days, which is sufficient to evaluate the product if it works for you.
You may want to check this page...Read more
What is the best way to color correct?
4 comments
AS
Youtube got me through all my FCPX trouble shooting. This video briefly explains using the color board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC2L-Ec8GTM
Read more
What is Final Cut Pro X used for?
2 comments
TW
Final Cut Pro X (aka FCP) is used for professional-quality video editing.Read more
Plugin's
1 comment
MB
You have a few questions. First, there's not an "apple store" for FCPX plugins. Different companies will usually offer plugins for multiple programs on their...Read more
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