Screencastify vs Camtasia Pricing (2026)
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Screencastify vs Camtasia

Screen Recording pricing comparison · 2026

Screencastify has a free plan, then $18–$24/user/mo, while Camtasia costs $39–$599/user/yr. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Screen Recording
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Screencastify
Screencastify pricing starts at $0/month for the Free plan, which includes a 5-minute reco
verified today
$298 $7.2K
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Camtasia
Camtasia pricing has transitioned to a subscription-only model starting Fall 2024.
verified 9w ago
$298 $7.2K
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pro
$7.2K/yr
year 1 license · $24/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
—
Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$298/yr
Vendr · n=74
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 8 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified today
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Free Plan Limitations
    1 source
  • Advanced AI Features
    1 source
  • Two-Tool Trap for Text Documentation
    1 source
  • LMS Integrations
    1 source
  • Lost Productivity from Logouts
    1 source
2 documented
  • Subscription Lock-In After Transition
    $180/year ongoing
    2 sources
  • Mandatory Maintenance Agreements
    $120/year additional vs maintenance pricing
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Screencastify
Camtasia
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Users cannot cancel a subscription during the active term but can disable auto-renew for the next period; no full or pro-rated refunds are issued upon cancellation.
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Commitment
An annual commitment is implied for Starter and Pro plans to realize significant savings, such as $720/year for the Starter plan.
1 year for subscription
Price escalation
The terms of service state that prices may change over time, but no specific dollar figures or percentages for annual uplifts are mentioned.
10% increase in 2024, with potential for additional increases noted
Can downgrade
—
No
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.5out of 5 (6)
G2
4.6out of 5 (83)
Best for
Users trying the platform
No public ratings yet
Best for
Advanced screen capture
Watch out
Forced transition to subscription model
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Screen Recording

Screencastify

Free plan; paid $18–$24
/user/mo
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Screen Recording

Camtasia

$39–$599
/user/yr
5 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Screencastify uses pricing while Camtasia uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Screencastify

Free plan; paid $18–$24/user/mo
See full Screencastify pricing →
vs

Camtasia

$39–$599/user/yr
See full Camtasia pricing →

Screencastify and Camtasia both operate in the screen recording category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Screencastify Camtasia
Free Free /month Custom
Starter $18 /user/month Custom
Pro $24 /user/month Custom
Enterprise & EDU Custom Custom
Enterprise — Custom

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Screencastify 5 hidden costs

high
Free Plan Limitations
medium
Advanced AI Features
medium
Two-Tool Trap for Text Documentation
high
LMS Integrations
medium
Lost Productivity from Logouts
See all Screencastify hidden costs →

Camtasia 2 hidden costs

high
Subscription Lock-In After Transition $180/year ongoing
medium
Mandatory Maintenance Agreements $120/year additional vs maintenance pricing
See all Camtasia hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Screencastify Camtasia
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Users cannot cancel a subscription during the active term but can disable auto-renew for the next period; no full or pro-rated refunds are issued upon cancellation. —
Minimum commitment An annual commitment is implied for Starter and Pro plans to realize significant savings, such as $720/year for the Starter plan. 1 year for subscription
Price escalation The terms of service state that prices may change over time, but no specific dollar figures or percentages for annual uplifts are mentioned. 10% increase in 2024, with potential for additional increases noted
Can downgrade — No

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