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Camtasia
Camtasia
(1,531)
4.6 out of 5
Camtasia
By TechSmith
VideoPad
VideoPad
(32)
4.1 out of 5
VideoPad
By NCH Software
At a Glance
Camtasia
Camtasia
Star Rating
(1,531)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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VideoPad
VideoPad
Star Rating
(32)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$69.95 1
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Camtasia excels in screen capture capabilities, with a score of 9.4, while VideoPad's screen capture features are rated lower, indicating that Camtasia is often preferred for high-quality screen recording.
  • Reviewers mention that Camtasia's audio mixing tools are rated at 7.9, providing a more robust experience compared to VideoPad, which has a lower score in this area, suggesting that users may find Camtasia better for projects requiring detailed audio editing.
  • G2 users highlight that Camtasia offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.0, while VideoPad's ease of use is rated at 7.9, indicating that Camtasia may be more user-friendly for beginners or those less experienced in video editing.
  • Users on G2 report that Camtasia's quality of support is rated at 8.8, significantly higher than VideoPad's 7.5, suggesting that Camtasia users may have a better experience when seeking assistance or troubleshooting issues.
  • Reviewers say that Camtasia's content creation tools score 8.3, which is higher than VideoPad's offerings, indicating that Camtasia may provide more comprehensive features for users focused on creating engaging video content.
  • Users report that Camtasia's video capture features are rated at 9.5, while VideoPad's video capture is also rated at 9.5, but Camtasia's overall integration of features and user experience may lead to a more seamless workflow for video production.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Camtasia
Camtasia Starter
Free
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VideoPad
Master's Edition
$69.95
1
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Free Trial
Camtasia
Free Trial is available
VideoPad
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,319
8.6
27
Ease of Use
9.0
1,344
7.9
27
Ease of Setup
9.3
506
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
243
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
938
7.5
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
232
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,298
7.4
27
Features by Category
Content MarketingHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Screen and Video CaptureHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.5
3,060
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
Video CommunicationsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.1
891
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
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
7.8
5,053
Not enough data
Editing
7.9
466
Not enough data
7.1
388
Not enough data
8.1
472
Not enough data
8.0
417
Not enough data
8.4
433
Not enough data
9.1
499
Not enough data
8.8
480
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
449
Not enough data
8.7
463
Not enough data
7.3
374
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
309
Feature Not Available
5.9
303
Feature Not Available
Synthetic MediaHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
Not enough data
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Audio
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
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Image
Not enough data
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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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Content CreationHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
5.9
1,081
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
AI Video GeneratorsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
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 Content CreationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.6
4,224
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
Camtasia
VideoPad
VideoPad
Camtasia and VideoPad are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Camtasia
VideoPad
VideoPad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Camtasia
Camtasia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.5%
VideoPad
VideoPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Camtasia
Camtasia
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%
VideoPad
VideoPad
Real Estate
10.0%
Media Production
10.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
E-Learning
6.7%
Education Management
6.7%
Other
60.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Camtasia
Camtasia
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John H.
JH
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.
RR
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.

VideoPad
VideoPad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cindy M.
CM
Cindy M.
Verified User in Hospitality

It was effortless for a novice like myself to use with the controls being reasonably intuitive. I started the video with no idea how I would do what I wanted or if it was possible. I was able to figure out how to accomplish what I needed to and much more...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

It is very limiting in its functionality. I prefer software similar to Adobe Creative Cloud. I tried this because I needed a cheap option. Not really a fan.

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Discussions
Camtasia
Camtasia Discussions
Is Camtasia easy to use?
6 comments
Randy M.
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
Daisy Y.
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
Tushar J.
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
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VideoPad
VideoPad Discussions
como adquirir un mayor conocimiento de este software?
1 comment
Jade C.
JC
Hello Brayan, thank you for your comment. Here is our video tutorial page: https://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/es/tutorial.html Here is our software...Read more
Can VideoPad edit audio as well as video?
1 comment
Official Response from VideoPad
Yes. VideoPad has many handy audio editing tools that let you fade-in, fade-out, mix or adjust the volume of audio clips. For more information, see the...Read more
Can I change the speed of my videos or play them backwards?
1 comment
Official Response from VideoPad
Yes. This is easy to do with VideoPad.Read more
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