Compare Camtasia and Open Broadcaster Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,532)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 plansOpen Broadcaster Software
Star Rating
(122)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Camtasia excels in its screen capture capabilities, scoring 9.4, while Open Broadcaster Software follows closely with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Camtasia's user-friendly interface makes it easier for beginners to navigate this feature.
- Reviewers mention that Camtasia's audio mixing feature, rated at 7.9, is slightly less robust than Open Broadcaster Software's 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate the advanced audio controls available in Open Broadcaster, which allow for more precise adjustments during video editing.
- Users say that Camtasia's clip editing functionality is a standout, with a score of 9.1, compared to Open Broadcaster Software's 7.1. Reviewers highlight the intuitive timeline and editing tools in Camtasia that simplify the process of creating polished videos.
- G2 users report that Camtasia's content creation tools score of 8.3 is a strong point, while Open Broadcaster Software lacks in this area, with no specific score provided. Reviewers mention that Camtasia offers a variety of templates and assets that enhance the content creation experience.
- Users on G2 highlight that Camtasia's quality of support is rated at 8.8, significantly higher than Open Broadcaster Software's 7.9. Reviewers mention that Camtasia provides extensive resources and responsive customer service, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar video capture capabilities, Camtasia's score of 9.5 outshines Open Broadcaster Software's 9.3. Users appreciate the additional features in Camtasia that allow for more customization and control during the recording process.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Camtasia Starter
Free
Free video editing
- What you get:
- No feature limitations
- Watermarked exports
Open Broadcaster Software
No pricing availableFree Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Open Broadcaster Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,319
9.0
95
Ease of Use
9.0
1,344
8.1
95
Ease of Setup
9.3
506
8.7
21
Ease of Admin
9.0
243
8.4
17
Quality of Support
8.8
938
7.8
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
232
8.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,298
8.9
85
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
8.2
11
7.1
388
5.9
9
8.1
472
7.3
10
8.0
417
6.9
9
8.4
433
8.7
10
9.1
499
6.3
9
8.8
480
7.8
9
Platform
8.5
449
8.7
10
8.7
463
9.1
11
7.3
374
6.1
9
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 Open Broadcaster Software 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
Open Broadcaster Software has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Open Broadcaster Software
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%
Entertainment
10.0%
Computer Software
8.3%
Broadcast Media
6.7%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Computer Games
5.8%
Other
63.3%
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.
Open Broadcaster Software
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Will S.
Verified User in Religious Institutions
The new update thar allows you to use the Bible in your broadcast.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anna P.
Verified User in Entertainment
I prefer Streamlabs OBS for it's library of free templates and ease of use for beginners. This software does work great. If you have a personal set of stream scenes, or link to a 3rd-party one, it does preform perfectly. I just prefer the ease of use of...
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...
Will S.
Verified User in Religious Institutions
The new update thar allows you to use the Bible in your broadcast.
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.
Anna P.
Verified User in Entertainment
I prefer Streamlabs OBS for it's library of free templates and ease of use for beginners. This software does work great. If you have a personal set of stream scenes, or link to a 3rd-party one, it does preform perfectly. I just prefer the ease of use of...
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
Is Open Broadcaster software good?
2 comments
KE
OBS is great for streaming and recording video. Most streamers and youtubers and even companies use it for live events and to record videos
Read more
OBS as a Professional TV Station (?); wait for Ver. 100
1 comment
KF
that would be frustrating. I found assigning hot keys to seldom used keys to be the best option such as the f row. Also Elgato makes an inexpensive stream...Read more
Di live
1 comment
RG
We mainly do free radio broadcasting for medical professionals and patients, especially those who live in poverty and a state of elite-derived deprivation....Read more
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