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Camtasia pricing (2026)
Camtasia starts at $3.25/mo (Camtasia Starter), across 4 plans. Best for software demo and tutorial videos. Every figure links to Camtasia's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $3.25/mo (Camtasia Starter)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: software demo and tutorial videos; lightweight SCORM video courses; individual trainers and educators
Camtasia plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camtasia Starter | $3.25 | — | per_seat | Billed annually at $39/year per author. Basic screen capture; exports watermarked. Includes Snagit. | techsmith.com |
| Camtasia Essentials | $14.99 | — | per_seat | Billed annually at $179.88/year per author. Watermark-free exports, full video editing, screen and camera recording, speech-to-text, Camtasia Audiate included. | techsmith.com |
| Camtasia Create | $20.75 | — | per_seat | Billed annually at $249/year per author. Adds AI script generation, AI voiceover with 200+ voice options, multi-language support. | techsmith.com |
| Camtasia Pro | $49.92 | — | per_seat | Billed annually at $599/year per author (confirmed current USD list price). AI avatar generation, transcript generation, audio dubbing, unlimited video sharing, Assets library, Screencast. | techsmith.com |
Last verified 2026-06-15. techsmith.com/camtasia-pricing.html renders EUR for non-US visitors (Starter EUR39.57, Essentials EUR182.50, Create EUR252.62, Pro EUR607.71/yr). USD list prices confirmed via Capterra + 2026 review sites: Starter $39, Essentials $179.88, Create $249, Pro $599/yr. Cross-checked against capterra.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, YouTube, Vimeo.
Key features: Screen recording and video editing in one tool; AI avatar and voiceover generation (Pro); SCORM export with quiz and completion tracking; 14-day money-back guarantee.
Plan limits: SCORM export supported but reporting is lightweight vs. dedicated authoring tools; Team/Business pricing requires sales contact; Subscriptions non-transferable.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Camtasia cost?
Camtasia starts at $3.25/mo (Camtasia Starter); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-15.
Does Camtasia support HIPAA?
Camtasia HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Camtasia have a free plan?
Camtasia free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
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