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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
1Screenity logoScreenityOpen sourceYesBrowser extension, Web4 of 459.6
  1. Screenity logo

    1. ScreenityTop pick

    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)

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.