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Screencastify alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Screencastify: free plan has a video cap and watermark, and tied to Chrome. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Screencastify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ScreenPal currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ScreenPal logoScreenPalFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 466.5
2Loom logoLoomFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 562.6
3Screenity logoScreenityOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, Web4 of 459.6
4Awesome Screenshot logoAwesome ScreenshotFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension, Web3 of 355.3
  1. ScreenPal logo

    1. ScreenPalTop pick

    Best for: Teachers and small teams who want an inexpensive recorder with editing and hosting

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screencastify

    Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.

    Pros

    • Very low-priced paid plans
    • Recorder, editor, screenshots and hosting in one
    • Works on Chromebooks and mobile as well as desktops

    Cons

    • Free plan caps recordings at 15 minutes
    • Interface feels dated next to newer tools
    • Analytics and sales features are basic
    Visit ScreenPal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ScreenPal a good Screencastify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    15-minute recording limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deluxe price
    $4/month paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max price
    $10/month paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Loom logo

    2. Loom

    Best for: Teams swapping status meetings and walkthrough calls for quick shareable videos

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screencastify

    Better for workplace async video, with an education discount.

    Pros

    • Link is ready the moment you stop recording
    • Timestamped comments, reactions and transcripts for viewers
    • Fits neatly with Jira and Confluence after the Atlassian acquisition

    Cons

    • Free plan limits both video count and recording length
    • Per-user pricing gets expensive for large teams
    • Editing tools are basic compared with dedicated recorders
    Visit Loom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Loom a good Screencastify alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    25 videos, 5-minute screen recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $18 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business + AI price
    $24 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Business + AI)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Screenity logo

    3. Screenity

    Best for: Privacy-minded users who want a free Chrome recorder without limits

    Open sourceBrowser extension, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screencastify

    Free open-source Chrome recorder with no video cap.

    Pros

    • Free open-source extension with no time limit or watermark
    • Annotation and blur tools while recording
    • Paid sharing plan keeps data hosted in Europe

    Cons

    • Browser-only, so tied to Chrome
    • Less control over audio and frame rate than desktop apps
    • Hosted editor is a separate paid plan
    Visit Screenity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Screenity a good Screencastify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted plan price
    $10/month billed yearly ($120/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenity.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Europe
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenity.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    280,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenity.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Awesome Screenshot logo

    4. Awesome Screenshot

    Best for: People who mainly capture web pages and want screenshots and video in one extension

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screencastify

    Browser extension that adds screenshots alongside recording.

    Pros

    • Full-page screenshots and recording in one extension
    • Integrations with Drive, Trello, Slack and Asana
    • Nothing to install beyond the browser

    Cons

    • Weaker for desktop apps and long recordings
    • Free tier has storage and length limits
    • Frequent prompts to upgrade
    Visit Awesome Screenshot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Awesome Screenshot a good Screencastify alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Users
    Over 3 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awesomescreenshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Track record
    10+ years in business
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awesomescreenshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Google Drive, Trello, Slack, Asana
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awesomescreenshot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Screencastify alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ScreenPal logo

Best Screencastify alternative for most people

ScreenPal

Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.

Screenity logo

Best Screencastify alternative for a free option

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no video cap.

Loom logo

Best Screencastify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Loom

Better for workplace async video, with an education discount.

Screenity logo

Best Screencastify alternative for open source

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no video cap.

ScreenPal logo

Best Screencastify alternative for Mac

ScreenPal

Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.

ScreenPal logo

Best Screencastify alternative for Windows

ScreenPal

Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.

ScreenPal logo

Best Screencastify alternative for iPhone and Android

ScreenPal

Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.

Awesome Screenshot logo

Best Screencastify alternative for working in the browser

Awesome Screenshot

Browser extension that adds screenshots alongside recording.

Screencastify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Screencastify?

ScreenPal ranks first right now. Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting. Loom and Screenity follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Screencastify?

Yes. ScreenPal (free plan + paid), Loom (free plan + paid), Screenity (open source) and Awesome Screenshot (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Screencastify?

Yes: Screenity.

Why do people switch from Screencastify?

The complaints we hear most: free plan has a video cap and watermark; tied to Chrome; editing is basic.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Screencastify, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.