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From $39Free planG2 4.6 · 1,768 reviews

Trainers, instructional designers and educators who edit every video and need captions, quizzes or LMS export.

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Quick overview

Pricing
Free watermarked editor; plans from $39/year
Plans
All individual plans billed yearly. Starter $39/year (includes Snagit; Camtasia exports still watermarked). Essentials $179.88/year (no watermark, Audiate, captions, quizzes, SCORM). Create $249/year (AI script and voiceover). Pro $599/year (AI avatars, translation, dubbing, premium assets, unlimited sharing). 14-day money-back guarantee.
G2 rating
4.6 / 5.0
Comparisons
Featured in 2 comparisons

Key features

  • Multitrack timeline editor with cursor effects, animations and transitions
  • Quizzes and SCORM export for learning platforms
  • Text-based editing, filler word removal and captions with Audiate
  • AI voiceovers, avatars, translation and dubbing on higher tiers
  • Windows and Mac, two devices per license

Pros

  • Most complete editor in this comparison
  • SCORM export and quizzes for training teams
  • Same features on Windows and Mac
  • Free download to learn the editor first

Cons

  • Watermark-free export starts at $179.88/year
  • Steeper learning curve than async tools
  • Link sharing is a Pro feature
  • Confusing plan lineup

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