Camtasia vs OBS Studio
Screen Recording Software pricing comparison · 2026
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Camtasia and OBS Studio both operate in the screen recording software category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Camtasia | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Custom | Free / |
| Teams | Custom | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Camtasia
7 scenarios$179/year
Individual Content Creator
for Essentials plan with screen recording, video editing, and speech-to-text transcription
$249/year
Professional Course Creator
for Create plan with text-based editing, AI-generated scripts, and audio cleanup
$1,245
Marketing Team
2,495/year (5 × $249 for Create or 5 × $499 for Pro) with volume discount available at 10+ licenses
OBS Studio
5 scenarios$0/month
Individual Content Creator - Twitch/YouTube Streaming
OBS Studio is completely free with all features included. No subscriptions or hidden costs.
$0/month
Small Business - Product Demos and Webinars
All professional features including Studio Mode, unlimited scenes, and audio mixing are free.
$0/month
Educational Institution - Lecture Recording
Unlimited recordings with no licensing fees, perfect for educational use at any scale.
Contract Terms
| Term | Camtasia | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | No |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | 1 year for subscription | — |
| Price escalation | 10% increase in 2024, with potential for additional increases noted | — |
| Can downgrade | No | No |