FAQs
What products does TechSmith offer?
TechSmith offers a suite of software designed to support screen capture, and recording & creation of images and videos. These products include Snagit (for screen capture), Camtasia (another screen capture tool with professional video editing features), Screencast (where you can host & share videos) and Audiate (a text-based audio editor). Users can also find a number of additional assets libraries, some free and some paid, which offer more resources for creating & editing images & videos.
How much does TechSmith cost?
That depends on the product & the tier of plan you choose. For example, Snagit is available for free, you can choose to upgrade to Pro, which can be purchased per month for $9.99 a month, or for a year for $99.99. Screencast is similar, offering a free version or Pro for either $.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
There is only one tier of Audiate, which costs $199.99 per year. Camtasia, however, offers three tiers of plan: Essentials ($15 per month), Create ($21 per month) and Pro ($50 per month), as well as plans for business & education, with prices ranging for $45 to $198 per year.
Does TechSmith offer a free trial?
Yes, TechSmith offers free plans for a number of its products, with trial period durations varying from software to software. For example, Snagit offers a 15-day free trial, whereas Camtasia's free trial is unlimited, but you'll need to sign up to a paid plan if you want to start removing watermarks, and Screencast offers a 12-month free trial that expires when you've recorded your 25th video. Be sure to check the terms of the free trial for your chosen plan before you sign up.
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Opt for annual plans
Although there aren't options to pay monthly for every TechSmith product, those that do offer this alternative tend to offer discounts when you pay for 12 months instead of choosing a per-month plan. Snagit Pro is a great example: you can sign up monthly for $9.99 a month, or you can choose the annual option for $99.99, which effectively gives you 15% off.
Get a student discount
TechSmith offers student discounts on a number of its plans, which offer as much as 50% off when you verify your status as a student. To do so, simply sign in with a valid Student Beans account before you reach the checkout and your discount will be applied to your order. The brand also offers educator discounts for teachers & professors, which are accessible through the student discount section.
Choose the right plan for you
For some products, TechSmith offers a number of different tiers of plan. You'll usually find that the more advanced plans include more features and cost more, so make sure to check the list of features for your chosen plan before you buy.
For example, if you're looking to sign up to Camtastia and are considering the Create plan, but you don't need AI-generated scripts, audio clean-up and additional voices & style, choosing the Essentials plan can save you $6 per month on your recording & editing software.
Get free versions & assets
Customers will find a free version of Screencast, as well as free assets for Camtastia and Snaggit, available to download from the TechSmith website. If you're looking to get more out of your paid plan for Camtastia & Snaggit, or (in the case of Screencast) save on paying for a plan at all, these can be handy ways to do so.
How to use TechSmith coupons
- Browse the latest TechSmith coupons at the top of this page and choose one you want to use.
- Click "Get Code" to open a new tab revealing your code, then copy it to your clipboard.
- Head back to your previous tab, which will now have loaded the Tech Smith website.
- Find the products & plans you want to purchase and add them to your cart.
- When you're ready to order, review your cart and head to the checkout.
- At the checkout screen, find your order summary on the right-hand side and click "Have a promo code"?
- This will reveal the coupon field, where you need to paste your code.
- Click "Apply" and your order total should be updated to reflect your savings.
- Continue through the rest of the checkout as normal to place your order.
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