Screencastify
Chrome-based screen recorder and video tool built mainly for teachers and schools.
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About Screencastify
Screencastify is a screen recorder that runs as a Chrome extension and web app, which makes it a natural fit for schools using Chromebooks and Google Workspace. Teachers record lessons with their screen and webcam, trim and annotate videos, add interactive questions, and share them through Google Classroom or a link, then see which students watched and how they answered. Students can record their own work too. The free plan allows a handful of videos with a time limit and a watermark, while paid individual plans add unlimited videos, longer recordings and editing, and school and district plans add central management, rostering and privacy agreements. It is also sold to businesses, but its strengths and support are oriented to education. Being browser-based keeps it simple, but it offers less control than desktop recorders, and editing is basic. It suits teachers who want lesson videos with built-in checks for understanding.
Best for: Teachers and schools on Chromebooks and Google Workspace.
Pros and cons
What works
- Built around Chromebooks and Google Classroom
- Interactive questions and viewing insights for lessons
- School and district plans with admin controls
Why people leave
- Free plan has a video cap and watermark
- Tied to Chrome
- Editing is basic
Top Screencastify alternatives
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ScreenPal66.5Cheap paid plans and a Chromebook app with quizzes and hosting.
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Loom62.6Better for workplace async video, with an education discount.
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Screenity59.6Free open-source Chrome recorder with no video cap.
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Awesome Screenshot55.3Browser extension that adds screenshots alongside recording.
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WeVideo48.9Classroom-friendly editor for when students need to make full videos.
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Screencastify: common questions
Is Screencastify free?
Screencastify has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 10 videos, 30-minute recordings, watermark (checked on Screencastify's own site).
Is Screencastify open source?
No, Screencastify is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Screenity.
What platforms does Screencastify run on?
Screencastify is available for Browser extension and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Screencastify?
The highest-ranked Screencastify alternatives right now are ScreenPal, Loom and Screenity. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.