What Is the Difference Between a Software Update and an Upgrade?

What is the difference between an update and an upgrade?

  • Upgrades go from version to version, for example, version 2019 to version 2020.
  • Updates are small changes within the same version, for example, version 2019.1.0 to 2019.2.0. 

Snagit & Camtasia: Business & Individual Subscription Licenses

While you have an active subscription for an individual or a business license of Snagit or Camtasia, you're entitled to the latest version! Just check for updates in your product. Camtasia Essentials, Camtasia Create, and Camtasia Pro plans include a Camtasia individual license subscription.

Checking for updates in your software.

Snagit & Camtasia Perpetual Licenses: Versions 2024 and Earlier

Starting in 2025, Snagit and Camtasia transitioned to subscription-based models. If you purchased a version prior to 2025, you hold a perpetual license, which means you are entitled to all updates released for that specific version.

If you need to download the latest update for your version 2024 or earlier product, please visit our previous versions download page.

To access the most current versions of Snagit or Camtasia, you can purchase a subscription through our online store.

Find additional information on your license in our Management portal.