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Comparison

Camtasia vs Lightworks

On the evidence we track, Lightworks leads this comparison with a composite score of 47/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Camtasia41
★Lightworks47
Score
vioscaleAI score
Camtasia41 / 100medium · 54%
Lightworks47 / 100medium · 54%updating
Pricing
Free tier
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Model
Camtasiafreemium
Lightworksfreemium
Price level
Camtasialow
Lightworkslow
Transparent
Camtasia✗
Lightworks✗
Integrations
Count
Camtasia1
Lightworks4
Security
Gdpr
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Hipaa
Camtasia✓
Lightworks–
Trust center
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Camtasia6 items
Lightworks7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for video editing software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Editing
Professional NLE (multi-track finishing)
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Colour grading
Camtasia✗
Lightworks✓
Multicam editing
Camtasia✓
Lightworks-
Technical
4K/8K + HDR support
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW)
CamtasiaWebM
LightworksProRes, AVID DNxHD, AVID DNxHR, H.264, AVC-Intra, Cineform
GPU acceleration
Camtasia✗
Lightworks-
AI
AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice)
Camtasia✓
Lightworks-
Capture
Screen recording built-in
Camtasia✓
Lightworks-
Platform
Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web)
CamtasiamacOS, Windows
LightworksWindows, macOS, Linux
Collaboration
Cloud collaboration / team review
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Pricing
Pricing model
CamtasiaFreemium
LightworksFreemium
Free / open-source available
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Camtasia

Software that combines screen recording with video editing capabilities to transform raw footage into finished training videos and professional content. Features AI-powered text-to-speech voiceovers and synthetic avatar generation through Audiate.

Independently observed

Lightworks

Leader

Desktop-based video editing platform supporting timeline editing, color grading, visual effects, and cloud collaboration. Offers perpetual ownership or subscription options across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Camtasia

SubscriptionFree tier
  • Audiate-
  • Create-
  • Pro-
as of verify ↗

Lightworks

Leader
freemiumFree tier

Free tier; subscription and perpetual (pay-once) options available

  • FreeFree
    • Timeline Editing
    • 720p HD Export
    • Automatic Saving
    • Advanced Transitions
    • Simple VFX
  • Create-
    • 4K Video Export
    • Social Media Templates
    • NewBlue Titler Pro
    • Dynamic Motion Graphics
    • Powerful Colour Controls
    • +4 more
  • Pro-
    • 10-Bit Support
    • Audio and Video Plugin Support
    • Increased File Formats
    • Advanced Video Effects
    • Custom Format Creation
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
macOS
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Windows
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓
Linux
Camtasia✗
Lightworks✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Camtasia✓
Lightworks✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Camtasia

3 total
  • Zoom
  • Snagit
  • Screencast
Independently observed

Lightworks

Leader
4 total
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • NewBlue Titler Pro
  • NewBlue TotalFX
Independently observed
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Camtasia or Lightworks: which one depends on you

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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.