Camtasia vs OBS Studio

Compare these two screen recording tools to find the best option for creating training videos and onboarding content.

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Camtasia

4.4/5

Professional screen recording and video editing software with advanced features for training content

From $249.99 one-time
OBS Studio logo

OBS Studio

4.6/5

Free, open-source screen recording and streaming software with professional features

From $0

Feature Comparison

FeatureCamtasiaOBS Studio
Free Available
Windows Support
macOS Support
Linux Support
Zoom Effects
Auto Captions
Team Collaboration
Audio Recording
Enterprise Security
Script Generation
AI Voiceovers
Auto Article Generation

Camtasia AI Features

  • Auto-generated captions
  • Smart focus

OBS Studio AI Features

No AI features

Camtasia - Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Professional editing features
  • Built-in annotations
  • Interactive quizzes
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Windows/Mac only
  • Steep learning curve

OBS Studio - Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Completely free
  • Highly customizable
  • Professional features
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Complex interface
  • No built-in editing