Adobe Premiere Pro vs. Camtasia

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro

551 Reviews and Ratings

Camtasia

332 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Adobe Premiere Pro	Score 9.0 out of 10	N/A	Adobe offers their video editing platform Adobe Premiere Pro, supporting video and audio editing as well as VR presentations, available as part of the company's Creative Cloud suite or as a standalone application.	$20.99 per month
Camtasia	Score 8.9 out of 10	N/A	Some video solutions on the market are super-easy to use, but deliver lackluster results. Others deliver professional quality video, but the learning curve is extreme. Camtasia aims to enable anyone to quickly start creating pro-quality videos in minutes with no video experience needed. Camtasia can capture everything happening on the screen with just a few clicks, and offers drag-and-drop editing and visual effects features to transform screen recordings into polished software…	$299 one-time fee per user

Pricing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Camtasia

Editions & Modules

Premiere Pro Single App: $20.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps: $52.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - Students and Teachers: $52.99
per month
Adobe Creative Cloud - Business: $79.99
per month

Education: $212.99
one-time fee per user
Government & Non-Profit: $269
one-time fee per user
Business: $299.99
one-time fee per user

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Adobe Premiere Pro	Camtasia
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

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*Discounts available for purchases supporting a large volume of users.

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Community Pulse
	Adobe Premiere Pro	Camtasia
Considered Both Products	Adobe Premiere Pro Paul Weber Video and Digital Media Technologist Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Premiere has many more features for the power user than either of these alternatives, and is available cross platform unlike iMovie. It can handle more formats than Camtasia and gives more exporting options than either. Incentivized Helpful? Miguel Brito Director de Marketing en Festejos Car-Yan. C.A. Chose Adobe Premiere Pro In the main thing I think that the Adobe company develops products of very good quality. I am an fan of the brand and, therefore, we use all of their products. Previously we started using Camtasia, but we did not adapt to it and we believe that it has neither the tools nor the … Incentivized Helpful? Mark Nowowiejski Sr. IT Consultant Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Camtasia is much better for desktop/lecture capture -- it doesn't really have the horsepower to do handle large video clips and the .camproj file format (which is basically xml) doesn't integrate well with any other programs. There are also inconsistent features between the MAC … Incentivized Helpful? Jamie Drahos Learning Management System Administrator, Training Specialist Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Camtasia is great for screen-recording and beginner video editing. It is a powerful tool that I recommend to several colleagues. However, it does not have the same robust functionality as Premiere Pro for special effects, sound quality, and color correction. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Manager Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Camtasia and Adobe Premiere Pro are great for making videos. Camtasia is smooth and has a more limited feature set. In contrast, Adobe Premiere Pro has a higher learning curve but can give the user more options to create dynamic and visually stunning videos. If you want to … Incentivized Helpful? Andy Ryan Launch Engineer Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Camtasia is a lower end video editing software. There is limited features and not any integrations with other apps. I think Camtasia is good for super simple video edits. But Adobe Premiere Pro is going to give you all the latest video editing tricks and tools to produce … Incentivized Helpful? Emily Hammell Marketing and Communications Manager Chose Adobe Premiere Pro We had looked at Camtasia due to an industry referral and although it offers a much more simplistic interface and took less time to learn, it wasn't able to compete with some of the upscale Adobe options. That being said, we do use it for small projects that focus more on … Incentivized Helpful? Chris Carpenter Staff Project Manager, Awesomizer, Fixer, Maker, Collaboration Enabler Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Other tools are okay, but they all tend to fall short at some point and they are nearly impossible to pick up and properly edit as a package after they have been created and rendered. They tend to look a bit amateurish. My thoughts on Adobe Premiere Pro are that you either do … Incentivized Helpful? Raphael Sanguinete Sócio-fundador e Produtor Executivo Chose Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Premiere Pro, for me, is the one with better workflow and easier to learn user interface. One of the reasons for that, is that it takes the same UI/UX path of other Adobe tools that we already use, so the mastery of using it is integrated with the mastery of using these … Incentivized Helpful? Chris Bloom Enablement Training Program Manager Chose Adobe Premiere Pro I haven't used a product like Premiere Pro. The big competitor is Final Cut Pro, which I'd like to try out sometime. Incentivized Helpful?	Camtasia Timothy Aulph Customer Care Information System Analyst Chose Camtasia Although it may not have all the bells and whistles Adobe Premiere Pro has or the flexibility of Storyline 360, for the amount of money it cost, you can still do some pretty amazing things with this software. If you are at all interested to see what I have done with it, I will … Incentivized Helpful? Robert Nunez Training Manager Chose Camtasia Captivate and Storyline does not compare when it comes to screen captures. They may have similar capabilities, but they do not always work well. Camtasia works flawlessly when it comes to screen captures. Adobe Premiere Pro is a different story. For simple edits, Camtasia is … Incentivized Helpful? ML Michael Leone Staff Training & Development Manager Chose Camtasia Adobe Premiere Pro CC has many more features that allow for more granular adjustments to video and effects, plus the added benefit of linking to the Adobe suite of products. In the end, Premiere is more powerful. However, all of those features come with a cost: a steep learning … Incentivized Helpful? Jamie Drahos Sr. Learning Solution Analyst Chose Camtasia Our advanced editors use programs like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, but we only have about 5-6 employees that have that skill level. That isn't enough to support our video output. Camtasia allows everyone that is not at that level to create quality videos with a much … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Program Manager Chose Camtasia As with most software products, you'll always find pros and cons when making comparisons. Camtasia is always my go-to application when someone asks me to whip up a video on a very tight deadline. You can very quickly turn an idea into a finished video and be happy with the … Incentivized Helpful? Nicolas Hanhan Distance Education Instructional Coordinator Chose Camtasia Camtasia is more cost-effective than other similar software on the market such as Adobe Captivate. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Consultant Chose Camtasia I honestly have not worked with any others in at least three to four years. There is virtually no learning curve with Camtasia--super simple and does everything I need. I cannot say how others stack up currently, as there has been no reason to explore other options since using … Incentivized Helpful? Chris Carpenter Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL), Awesomizer, Fixer, Maker, Collaboration Enabler Chose Camtasia Camtasia is not on the same level as Premiere Pro, but it isn’t designed to fill that niche either. Premiere Pro is much more capable, but it is also much more expensive and much more broadly focused as a linear editor. It is much more approachable, it is much more affordable, … Incentivized Helpful? Glen Gummess Educational Technologist Chose Camtasia Captivate is high-end to the extent that it is beyond the use of a "typical" user. It has a steep and lengthly learning curve. Camtasia's learning curve can be mastered potentially within an hour to be productive, and it weds with Snagit to become versatile in presenting … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Manager Chose Camtasia The two first, well too complicated. I couldn't move fast enough to be able to edit what I needed. I tried and every single time, I came back to Camtasia. The rendering process seems to be faster (I worked prior with a third party company and the rendering process took a lot of … Incentivized Helpful? Eric Batson Instructional Design Specialist Chose Camtasia Adobe Premiere has many more options and capabilities, but it is harder to learn than Camtasia. I recommend using it after some experience with a more basic software such as Camtasia. One feature example Premiere has that Camtasia does not is the ability to remove things from … Incentivized Helpful? Andy Ryan Launch Engineer Chose Camtasia Camtasia lets you purchase the software and download it to your computer. You don't need to have an internet connection to work on your projects with Camtasia. You don't have to pay a monthly subscription for Camtasia like you do the others. Camtasia is the software to use if … Incentivized Helpful? Jorge A. Merino Diseñador gráfico autónomo Chose Camtasia I have used others, but I consider that the closest to Camtasia are: Movavi, Filmora, Openshot, iMovie and perhaps DaVinciResolve (although this is something more for the professional sector). Among the others I've used: LumaFusion (Ipad), Kinemaster (Android), Vllo (Android) … Helpful? Keith Lillico, M.Ed, MBA Owner/Independent Instructional Designer Chose Camtasia Adobe offers you a lot more tools and control over what you are doing when editing a video, but there tends to be a lot of features you never use and get overly complicated. Camtasia offers the basic tools that you need to get almost any job done if perfection is not required. Incentivized Helpful? Will Goad Senior director of implementation Chose Camtasia For training and multi-departmental purposes I believe Camtasia wins due to: 1. A more intuitive, less technical user interface than Premiere. 2. Windows and Mac versions, unlike Final Cut. 3. Annotation features (arrows, boxes, etc) not found in Corel Video Studio Pro. Incentivized Helpful? Chris Wilkey Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life for Marketing and Communications and Technology Chose Camtasia Camtasia is not going to be a high-end editing software, but it gets the job done. It is built for the marketing professional who does not have an extensive background in video editing but needs to create videos on a regular basis. It leaves a little to be wanted, but I would … Incentivized Helpful? Relton McBurrows eLearning Technology Systems Analyst Chose Camtasia Camtasia lacks the toolset that Premiere or Final Cut provide, but its connection with SnagIt and ability to track and highlight cursor/mouse interactions make it a viable tool. Camtasia, paired with a more capable video editor, will offer any video editing option that … Incentivized Helpful? Lori Wildman Senior Marketing Manager Chose Camtasia Camtasia is much easier to use, and more importantly much easier to learn. If you're needing to learn video editing quickly or are looking for a screen recording solution, Camtasia is a clear winner. While not as in-depth or feature-rich as Premiere Pro (which is a wonderful … Incentivized Helpful? Mark Nowowiejski Sr. IT Consultant Chose Camtasia Premiere overall all is a more robust software but it requires a level of expertise most of our everyday user don't have as with Adobe After Effects it really requires formal education/training in videography or multimedia to be able to properly capitalize on. We also use … Incentivized Helpful? Paul Weber Video and Digital Media Technologist Chose Camtasia Camtasia is more robust than ilos or other capture only or capture and delivery only systems. It has more features to add in content after you record (annotations, text, media) and to update your recording at a later date. It is less featured than full NLEs like Premiere in the … Incentivized Helpful? Kris Lambert Client Account Manager Mentor Chose Camtasia Camtasia provided a simpler UI without sacrificing features. The cost of the software is marginal compared to what it allows you to create. The software is updated frequently and works using minimal resources. Incentivized Helpful? Enrique Cuarental Bolet Pre Sales Engineer \| IPSoft Cognitive Computing Artificial Intelligence Chose Camtasia Camtasia includes pro capabilities over Snagit that take your job to the next level Incentivized Helpful?
Top Pros	Pro Video editing Pro Editing software Pro Adobe products	Pro Screen capture Pro Training videos Pro Screen recording
Top Cons	Minus Learning curve Minus Steep learning curve Minus New users	Minus Adobe premiere Minus Hard drive Minus Time consuming

TrustRadius Insights
	Adobe Premiere Pro	Camtasia
Highlights	Research Team Insight Published January 31, 2024 According to some users, Adobe Premiere Pro has been used extensively in the professional video editing industry as it offers a wide range of advanced features, such as color grading, skin smoothing, 3D editing, and multi-camera editing. Moreover, the software is highly preferred by users who require a robust tool for large-scale video editing projects, such as films or company promotions, due to its intricate effects and transitions options, and handling of a multitude of video formats. However, other users have noted that its comprehensive feature set may make it intimidating for beginners and may need a steeper learning curve compared to other products. On the other hand, several users have remarked that Camtasia is a more user-friendly tool used extensively for creating demonstration videos, software walkthroughs, and e-learning materials – thanks to its easy-to-use interface and effective set of features like screen recording and voiceover functionality. Plus, customers often use Camtasia for smaller-scale projects, with many teachers, trainers, and YouTubers finding its simplicity beneficial. However, some users noted it lacks the depth of advanced settings found in Premiere Pro, thereby making it less ideal for complex, large-scale video editing applications.

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User Ratings
	Adobe Premiere Pro	Camtasia
Likelihood to Recommend	8.4 (81 ratings)	7.6 (73 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	8.0 (3 ratings)	10.0 (3 ratings)
Usability	7.0 (1 ratings)	9.0 (6 ratings)
Support Rating	3.2 (16 ratings)	8.6 (14 ratings)
In-Person Training	8.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Adobe Premiere Pro	Camtasia
Likelihood to Recommend	Adobe I have actually recommended Adobe Premiere Pro to many people looking to get into the editing field. It is perfect for any type of video creation. It would not be very useful for someone who isn't serious about video editing and wants to just use something to cut out the beginning or ends of clips. It's too advanced for that and [maybe] confusing for someone not educated in the field. Incentivized Hilary Hobbs Senior Video Editor Read full review	TechSmith Camtasia is so easy to use that I recommend it over Adobe Premiere, Captivate, Storyline, and other tools. The only problem is the price. Due to the fact that I purchased this for education purposes, and educational prices have gone up exponentially, it has been difficult even at $179 to upgrade, as an educator and the organization is not always willing to reimburse the purchase, it would have been more economical. It was less than $100 (Black Friday) when I bought our updated version in 2019. Camtasia profile accounts aren't the best setup, however. My profile account does not reflect when I was a user or show past invoices, and I wanted to see how long ago I was a user. Incentivized Michael Chow Learning Experience Designer / Graphic Designer Read full review
Pros	Adobe Premiere is able to import video in almost any format and has a number of excellent export formats and styles. Premiere has a great interface that once learned feels very intuitive. Premiere aligns easily with the other suite of Adobe software allowing for easy integration of graphics and audio. Incentivized Jeff Huisjen Director of studentLife Read full review	TechSmith Very intuitive controls. You don't need to be a pro at video editing Seamless control of assets (separates video from still images) Great library of annotations and gestures Easy to integrate audio/video edits Custom formats that suit my needs (web, mobile, tablets) Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	Adobe Export times: I do a massive amount of exports with intensive graphics. They often need to be done quickly. If export times could be reduced by 90%, my life would improve drastically. Importing errors: Certain video formats are not compatible, such as specific types of MP4s and MKV files. Greater flexibility would be wonderful. End the subscription model. I'd gladly pay one flat fee once and be done with it. Incentivized Kenny Madison Video Editor, ChiveTV Read full review	TechSmith USB Microphones can sometimes cause a problem if they become accidentally unplugged during a recording session. This can corrupt some of the files that the Camtasia Recorder application uses to capture directly to .avi mode. You'll sometimes get a message when you next try to record that .avi mode isn't available and the only way to fix this is by completely uninstalling and reinstalling Camtasia (with a reboot in the middle of these two actions). This bug only manifested after Camtasia 8 was released, but still seems to cause an issue right up to and including Camtasia 2021. I'd like to see more standard Annotation options. The existing ones are pretty good, but variety is a little lacking. More 'Behaviours' would also be really welcome as these are a great feature and make Callouts a bit more interesting and lively. I've not seen any new Behaviours over the past few versions (since Camtasia 2018). Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Likelihood to Renew	Adobe Adobe Premiere Pro saves time and cost and it does a great job. When you see the output you know that you have made the right investment in the right application. Adobe does not require a lot of support to work good. There are thousands of videos in case you are looking for a particular thing to do during your work on your videos therefore it is well supported. Verified User Anonymous Read full review	TechSmith Each release of Camtasia has added just enough functionality to justify the upgrade to the new version. I like that Camtasia is not a subscription-based product as we have more flexibility and control over our spend on the product. We can also purchase support packages that include the next version when released. Incentivized Jamie Drahos Sr. Learning Solution Analyst Read full review
Usability	Adobe Adobe Premiere Pro can be VERY overwhelming at first (especially if you are new to video editing). Incentivized Michael Craven Owner/President/CEO Read full review	TechSmith I haven't used another video recording and editing tools that is as comprehensive and straight-forward as Camtasia. Typically, if you want a user-friendly video editing tools for novice users, you have to compromise on features. Camtasia solves this problem by offering extensive editing features in a simplistic, user-friendly environment. Highly recommend Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	Adobe It is a professional team that provides customer service at any time. I think that the team does not rest until they find a solution to your problem. I think this makes this company great because when a company offers a good service, and they treat you well, the customer always returns satisfied. Incentivized FP Franchesco Petrizzo Colsultor de Marketing Digital Read full review	TechSmith With the latest version (Camtasia 2020), I actually had problems with an Imac with HighSierra, but from the first moment they answered and guided me to solve the problem, even before making the purchase (with some doubts I had). And they have support in English and Spanish, I really liked that. Jorge A. Merino Diseñador gráfico autónomo Read full review
In-Person Training	Adobe Utilizing one of the many books available on Adobe Premiere Pro, each video editor can learn at their own pace. Incentivized Michael Craven Owner/President/CEO Read full review	TechSmith No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	Adobe DaVinci Resolve is a powerful editing and color-grading application, and the base version is free. However, I've found that with the Lumetri Color panel in Premiere, I really have no need for Resolve as it meets all of my needs. Additionally, I've found Resolve to be lacking in support for the broad range of file types that Premiere handles gracefully. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	TechSmith I've tried several freeware recorders, too. If all you want to do is literally record your screen, and nothing else, you don't need Camtasia. There are literally dozens of apps that will do that. If you want an app that will record your screen while capturing mouse clicks, follow you, record your voice while you capture, and annotate when you're done, Camtasia has no equal. Plus, it doesn't stop there. You can add professional intros and outros (many already created to choose from), lower thirds, etc., leading to videos with very high production value. This is THE program to buy if you want to produce training videos of very high quality. Incentivized Nathan Roberts Director, Management Information Systems Read full review
Return on Investment	Adobe Speed of workflow has increased- specially when coupled with keyboard shortcuts Jobs have had a faster turnover rate which makes clients happy. I have two Adobe accounts, one for work and one for personal use. Both of these accounts are paying for themselves through the work I can provide with the use of Premiere. Incentivized John Uibel Creative Specialist Read full review	TechSmith Many faculty members used it because it was easy to use and accomplish what they needed. No need for a lot of training or follow-up training due to it being very to use. Account management within our system and assigning permissions required a few steps when granting access. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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