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Camtasia pricing

Camtasia has a free Editor that watermarks every export and four paid plans, all billed yearly. Here's what each costs, from TechSmith's own store.

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Camtasia plans and prices

PlanMonthlyYearly
FreeFull Editor, exports carry a watermarkFreeFree
StarterSnagit plus the Editor, Editor exports still watermarkedn/a$39
EssentialsNo watermark, Audiate, captions, cursor effects, quizzesn/a$179.88
CreateAdds AI scripts and voiceoversn/a$249
ProAdds avatars, translation, premium assets, unlimited Screencastn/a$599

Essentials plan, billed yearly only; the cheapest plan without the Editor watermark. Prices from techsmith.com/store/camtasia, 17 Oct 2026.

Is Camtasia free?

Length per recording
No limit
Number of videos
No limit
Watermark
Yes
Export resolution
4K

What you get on each plan

Camtasia’s individual plans are billed yearly only. Every paid plan includes hosting for up to 25 videos on TechSmith’s Screencast (unlimited on Pro) and a 14-day money-back guarantee, and each licence works on two devices for the same person.

  • Free: the full Camtasia Editor with 4K recording and no limit on recording length. Every export carries a watermark, and you need a TechSmith account to download it.
  • Starter: Snagit plus the Camtasia Editor. Editor exports are still watermarked. $39 a year.
  • Essentials: no watermark, plus Audiate, editing by transcript, captions, cursor effects, quizzes and SCORM. $179.88 a year.
  • Create: adds AI scripts and voiceovers. $249 a year.
  • Pro: adds avatars, translation, dubbing, premium assets and unlimited Screencast sharing. $599 a year.

Is Camtasia free?

Only with a watermark. The free Editor has no time limit, but the watermark stays on every export until you buy Essentials, Create or Pro. If you need watermark-free exports for less, the apps below cost less or nothing.

Buying it once

TechSmith Camtasia 2024 is also sold on the Mac App Store for $199.99 as a one-time purchase, with support and updates for that version until 31 December 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Camtasia cost?
Starter costs $39 a year, Essentials $179.88, Create $249 and Pro $599. All are billed yearly only.
Is Camtasia free?
The Camtasia Editor is free with no time limit and no cap on recording length, but every export carries a watermark. Essentials ($179.88 a year) is the cheapest plan without it.
Does Camtasia have a monthly plan?
No. Camtasia’s individual plans are billed yearly only.
Does the $39 Starter plan remove the watermark?
No. Starter includes Snagit, but exports from the Camtasia Editor are still watermarked. You need Essentials or a higher plan.

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