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Compare Camtasia and Lumen5 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,655)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansLumen5
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in user experience, particularly for educational video production. Users appreciate its extensive library of assets that make videos dynamic and engaging, along with recent enhancements in captioning and AI-assisted editing features.
- Users say Lumen5 is a fantastic tool for small businesses looking to create professional videos quickly. The platform's Text to Video feature has received praise for its ability to transform written content into visually appealing videos, making it accessible even for those without video editing expertise.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia's implementation process is straightforward, with many users highlighting its intuitive onboarding resources. This ease of setup contributes to a smoother transition for new users, allowing them to start creating content almost immediately.
- According to verified reviews, Lumen5 stands out for its collaborative features, such as editorial calendars and scheduling content, which are particularly beneficial for teams working on video projects. Users appreciate how these tools streamline the content creation process.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products offer solid support, Camtasia has a slight edge with its comprehensive support materials, including videos and articles that help users navigate the software effectively. This support is crucial for users who may need additional guidance.
- Users highlight that Camtasia's overall satisfaction ratings are higher, reflecting a more consistent positive experience among its users. In contrast, while Lumen5 has made significant improvements, some users feel it still has room to grow in terms of advanced editing capabilities compared to Camtasia's robust feature set.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Starter
$39.00
Per Year
For better screen captures
- Image capabilities:
- Capture full-screen, window, region, panoramic, and steps
- Video capabilities:
Lumen5
Community
Free
For casual video enthusiasts
- Unlimited videos
- Contains Lumen5 watermark
- 720p video resolution
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Lumen5
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,425
9.0
56
Ease of Use
9.0
1,454
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
9.3
617
9.0
13
Ease of Admin
9.0
263
8.2
11
Quality of Support
8.8
1,011
8.7
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
251
9.3
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,402
9.3
53
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
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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
770
Not enough data
8.1
672
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
765
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
633
Not enough data
7.5
560
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
5.8
34
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
99
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
9.5
101
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
92
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
Analytics
6.6
90
Not enough data
6.6
89
Not enough data
6.6
90
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
538
Not enough data
7.2
459
Not enough data
8.1
542
Not enough data
8.0
486
Not enough data
8.4
500
Not enough data
9.1
578
Not enough data
8.8
550
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
518
Not enough data
8.8
531
Not enough data
7.3
439
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
365
Not enough data
6.0
361
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
5.9
36
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
6.6
36
Not enough data
6.1
37
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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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
193
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
203
Not enough data
Social Media
7.1
200
Not enough data
Planning
5.7
205
8.3
5
Generative AI
5.6
155
Not enough data
5.4
152
Not enough data
5.3
151
Not enough data
5.3
149
Not enough data
5.3
149
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
5.6
26
Not enough data
5.7
26
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
9.2
355
Not enough data
7.4
333
Not enough data
8.0
343
Not enough data
7.6
334
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
6.5
321
Not enough data
7.0
331
Not enough data
7.7
321
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
318
Not enough data
8.6
334
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
305
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.4
311
Not enough data
8.0
312
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.7
210
Not enough data
7.6
316
Not enough data
6.3
196
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.8
20
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Lumen5 are categorized as Video Content Creation, Content Creation, and Video Editing
Unique Categories
Lumen5 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lumen5
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
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Higher Education
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
59.5%
Information Services
12.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Internet
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
54.0%
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
Can you get Camtasia for free?
5 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 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
Is lumen5 good?
1 Comment
PM
Lumen5 is very good, easy to use, you can create engaging videos in really short time even with the free version.Read more
Lumen5 has no more discussions with answers
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