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Camtasia vs Rapidemo

Camtasia vs Rapidemo

Create beautiful, attention-grabbing screen videos in minutes. Rapidemo is an easy-to-use Camtasia alternative that automatically zooms in on clicks, smooths the cursor and produces ready-to-publish videos without timeline editing. Here is how Rapidemo compares to Camtasia.

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What makes Rapidemo different?

Rapidemo automatically edits your screen video and creates zoom animations based on mouse events while recording. It applies smoothing to the cursor to make your video beautiful and easy-to-follow.

Zoom in on clicks

Rapidemo automatically creates smooth zoom effects from your clicks to make your videos more beautiful and attention-grabbing.

Follow the cursor

Create easy-to-follow screen recordings by following the cursor and turning your mouse movement into a smooth glide, no editing necessary.

Multi-layouts

Select a layout for each clip of your recording. Choose from side-by-side, camera overlay, camera only and screen only. Rapidemo animates the transitions for you.

Camera zoom

Reduce the camera overlay size automatically when zoomed in to reveal more of the screen recording. Camera zooms are animated smoothly by default.

Customize automatically created effects

Rapidemo edits and animates your recording for you. Rapidemo's timeline editor lets you customize your screen video quickly and without video editing experience. Customize zoom animations, apply layouts, generate subtitles and much more.

Easy, quick edits

Easily customize automatically created animations, cut your video, speed up clips and change the background without editing experience.

Landscape and portrait video

Switch aspect ratios anytime. Your animations, layouts and project details adjust automatically without re-editing.

Generate animated subtitles

Transcribe your microphone audio in one click and add editable, subtly animated subtitles to your video.

Seamless video loop

With one click, move the cursor back to its start position at the end of the video to create seamlessly looping videos.

Rapidemo and Camtasia comparison

Compare both tools side by side and see which fits your use case.

	Rapidemo	Camtasia
Recording
Record on Windows 10 and 11
Record camera and microphone
Speaker notes
Editing
Automatic zoom animations
Cursor smoothing
Multiple aspect ratios without re-editing
Animated subtitle generation
Seamlessly loop cursor
Animated side-by-side layout
Shareable editor presets
Exporting
Fast 4K video exports
Vertical video
Smooth 60 frames per second

Rapidemo covers all 13 categories in this comparison, including 4 Camtasia doesn't.

When Camtasia is the better fit

Camtasia is a mature editing suite with a lot of depth. Pick Camtasia if:

You need granular timeline control, multi-track editing, and frame-level precision.
You rely on a large library of transitions, callouts, annotations, and behaviors for training or corporate videos.
You produce complex post-production work with templates, green screen compositing, and detailed keyframing.
You produce formal eLearning with SCORM-trackable quizzes, interactive hotspots, and LMS integration.

If you'd rather skip the timeline and get a polished video straight from the recording, Rapidemo does the editing for you.

Rapidemo is the best! Easy to work with, no learning curve and super professional output! Can't recommend enough!

Petko @pbozhinow

records product videos

Thanks to Rapidemo I didn't have to spend a fortune on hiring an editor for my digital courses!

Sebastian @BlameReality

records digital courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still got questions? Get in touch.

What is Rapidemo?

Rapidemo is an automatic screen recording app for Windows 10 and 11. It records your screen, cursor, camera, and microphone, then automatically adds zoom animations on clicks, smooths the cursor, generates subtitles, and applies cinematic layouts.

The result: a single take becomes a polished video ready to publish, without professional editing skills. Built for creators, founders, and agencies producing tutorials, product demos, launch videos, and client deliverables.

What makes Rapidemo different from other screen recording tools?

Rapidemo captures more than just your desktop.

It records your screen without the cursor and tracks mouse interactions separately. After the recording, the data is combined and a custom cursor is overlaid on the video.

The tracked mouse data lets Rapidemo create effects and animations based on clicks and cursor movements, automatically. It also enables many cursor customization options in the editor.

Conventional screen recording software captures the screen, including the mouse cursor, requiring professional post processing and editing skills to customize the cursor and animate mouse events.

Can I try Rapidemo?

Yes. You can try all features, just download Rapidemo. To export your recorded video you'll need a license.

What Windows versions does Rapidemo work on?

Rapidemo was tested on Windows 10 and 11. It might work on earlier versions too. If you run into problems we're happy to refund you within our refund policy. ARM64 is currently not officially supported.

Can I record anything on my desktop or just my browser?

Rapidemo is a standalone app. This means that you can record anything on your desktop. This could be the entire screen or a specific window. Optionally, you can record your webcam and microphone too.

Does my lifetime license expire after a year?

No. After purchasing a license, you can use Rapidemo forever. You'll receive updates until one year from the purchasing date. After that you can still use Rapidemo as-is, you'll just miss out on any new features.

What file format are videos exported to?

Rapidemo exports MP4 videos and automatically chooses the best bitrate settings for the chosen aspect ratio, resolution and frame rate.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. There is a 40% educational discount, valid for both lifetime and subscription access. Discounts on subscriptions are capped to one year.

If you have an email address from your university or educational institution you can request a student discount here.

Don't have a university email address? Just send an email with proof of your student status (e.g. student ID) and the type of license you're looking to purchase (monthly or yearly subscription, lifetime license) to tim@getrapidemo.com. I'll get back to you with a discount code shortly.

Who is Rapidemo designed for?

Rapidemo is designed for anyone who wants to create standout screen recordings.

Rapidemo goes beyond conventional screen recording software. It automatically applies animations to create beautiful, easy to follow and engaging videos and includes powerful, yet easy-to-use editing and design tools that don't require professional editing skills.

It's a great choice for creators looking to record tutorials, online courses, product demos, team updates, presentations, how-to videos, onboarding videos, investor updates, community updates, sales videos, promotional content, educational videos and more.

Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

Feel free to ask for a refund of your lifetime license (pay once) purchase within 7 days. If the product doesn't meet your expectations, inform us, and we'll promptly reimburse your purchase.

Subscriptions and lifetime license renewals are non-refundable.

How do I add my VAT number or update my invoice details?

You can manage your billing through the Paddle customer portal. Sign in with the email you used at checkout and Paddle emails you a secure link.

From there you can add or edit your invoice details (full name, company name, VAT or tax ID, and billing address), download past invoices, update your payment method, and manage or cancel your subscription.

Invoice details can only be edited once, so double-check everything before saving.

Are there versions for macOS and Linux?

Rapidemo is currently built for Windows 10 and 11. macOS and Linux support is under evaluation, with no committed timeline yet.

Using macOS today? Check out the excellent Screen Studio.

Is my recording sent to the cloud?

No. Recording, editing, subtitle generation and video processing happens locally on your computer. Rapidemo only sends license-related data and basic error reports to the server. Error reporting helps us create a better user experience and improve Rapidemo. You can opt out of error reporting at any time in the app.

Can I renew my lifetime license to receive updates after expiration?

Yes. Renewals are available for $69. Renew to receive the latest updates for another year or continue using your existing version forever.

Do I need a new license if I switch PCs?

No. If you don't want to use Rapidemo on both PCs you don't need another license. You can just deactivate the license after logging in, and then activate it again on the other PC.

Do I need admin rights to install Rapidemo?

No. You should be able to install Rapidemo without admin rights. If you're in doubt, download Rapidemo for free and see if it works with your setup.

What Rapidemo users are saying

800+ creators record beautiful screen recordings with Rapidemo.