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Compare Camtasia and Screencastify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
$0.00 1 Users Per Month
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,631)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansScreencastify
Star Rating
(73)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Camtasia excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Screencastify. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for those looking to create high-quality media without extensive editing knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, Camtasia has a much larger volume of feedback, with over 1,600 reviews compared to Screencastify's 72. This suggests that users have a more robust experience to draw from when evaluating Camtasia, leading to a more reliable understanding of its capabilities.
- Users say that Camtasia's editing features, such as the timeline for videos and drag-and-drop editing, make it enjoyable and straightforward for content creators, particularly those managing YouTube channels. In contrast, while Screencastify offers quick recording capabilities, it may not provide the same depth of editing tools.
- Reviewers mention that Screencastify shines in its efficiency and ease of use, particularly for quick screen recordings directly from a browser. Users highlight its ability to streamline workflows, making it a great option for educators and trainers who need to capture and share content rapidly.
- Users appreciate that both products offer strong support, but Camtasia's overall quality of support is slightly lower than Screencastify's. However, Camtasia's comprehensive features may justify this trade-off for users who require more advanced editing capabilities.
- According to recent feedback, while both products are easy to set up, Camtasia's setup process is often praised for its intuitive onboarding, which helps users get started quickly. Screencastify, while also user-friendly, may not provide the same level of guidance for those unfamiliar with screen recording tools.
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:
Screencastify
Free
$0.00
1 Users Per Month
Create and share videos effortlessly with essential recording tools.
- Create up to 10 videos
- Record up to 30 minutes
- Upload your own videos
Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
Screencastify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,411
9.0
59
Ease of Use
9.0
1,440
9.1
60
Ease of Setup
9.3
601
9.2
11
Ease of Admin
9.0
261
9.4
6
Quality of Support
8.8
1,001
8.9
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
249
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,389
8.5
56
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
9.4
31
9.5
765
9.0
33
8.1
669
8.3
28
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.7
31
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.5
760
9.1
33
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
631
8.9
33
7.5
558
8.0
27
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
5.7
34
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.4
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
9.5
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.5
91
Not enough data
7.3
90
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
91
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
Analytics
6.7
89
Not enough data
6.6
88
Not enough data
6.6
89
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
532
Not enough data
7.2
455
Not enough data
8.1
537
Not enough data
8.0
483
Not enough data
8.4
498
Not enough data
9.1
569
Not enough data
8.8
545
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
515
Not enough data
8.7
529
Not enough data
7.3
437
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
363
Not enough data
6.0
357
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
5.6
35
Not enough data
5.6
36
Not enough data
6.4
35
Not enough data
5.9
36
Not enough data
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
192
Not enough data
Publishing
7.8
202
Not enough data
Social Media
7.1
199
Not enough data
Planning
5.7
204
Not enough data
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
353
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
217
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
311
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
5.7
21
Not enough data
5.5
20
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Camtasia and Screencastify are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Camtasia is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Video Communications, Content Creation, and Video Editing
Screencastify has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Screencastify
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
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Higher Education
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
E-Learning
5.1%
Other
59.3%
Information Technology and Services
31.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
19.7%
Computer Software
8.5%
Civic & Social Organization
8.5%
Education Management
7.0%
Other
25.4%
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
Why is sound gets muted sometimes when recording in Desktop browser?
2 Comments
ST
Are you connected to a Promethean Board or something like that? If so, try disconnecting from that and try again.Read more
Screencastify has no more discussions with answers
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