Screencastify
Screen and video capture software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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$7 per user per month
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- Education and training
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What is Screencastify
Screencastify is a browser-based screen and webcam recording tool delivered primarily as a Chrome extension, with companion web features for managing and sharing recordings. It is commonly used by educators, trainers, and business users to create short instructional videos, walkthroughs, and asynchronous updates. The product emphasizes quick capture from the browser, simple trimming/editing, and easy sharing or export to common formats and destinations.
Fast browser-based recording
Screencastify runs as a Chrome extension, which reduces setup time compared with installing a full desktop suite. Users can capture a browser tab, desktop screen, and/or webcam with microphone audio. This approach fits lightweight how-to videos, quick demos, and classroom assignments where speed matters more than advanced production.
Education-oriented workflows
The product is widely adopted in K–12 and higher education contexts and supports common teacher/student recording scenarios. It provides straightforward sharing and submission-style workflows that align with classroom use. This focus can reduce friction for schools compared with more general-purpose video tools.
Simple editing and export
Screencastify includes basic editing capabilities such as trimming and simple enhancements suitable for short recordings. It supports exporting and sharing recordings without requiring a separate editor for many everyday use cases. For teams that need quick turnaround rather than multi-track production, this can be sufficient.
Limited advanced video editing
Compared with full desktop video editors, Screencastify’s editing toolset is relatively lightweight. Users needing multi-track timelines, complex transitions, advanced audio mixing, or detailed motion graphics typically require another tool. This can add steps for marketing-grade or highly produced content.
Chrome-centric dependency
Because the core recorder is delivered as a Chrome extension, the experience is tied closely to the Chrome browser environment. Organizations with strict browser policies or users on alternative browsers may face constraints. Some capture scenarios can also be affected by browser/OS permission models and IT-managed device settings.
Not a full video platform
Screencastify focuses on capture and basic editing rather than end-to-end video production, hosting analytics, or sophisticated collaboration workflows. Teams that need deeper review/approval cycles, rich viewer engagement metrics, or studio-style recording features may find gaps. As needs scale, organizations may need additional systems for governance and lifecycle management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Create up to 10 videos; record up to 30 minutes per video; upload your own videos; share with link; control video privacy; no credit card required. |
| Starter | $7 per user/month (billed annually) — $19 per user/month (billed monthly) | Everything in Free, plus: unlimited videos; record up to 60 minutes per video; basic video editing tools; remove Screencastify watermark; add questions & polls; request & collect videos; advanced collaboration. |
| Pro | $10 per user/month (billed annually) — $25 per user/month (billed monthly) | Everything in Starter, plus: AI video enhancements; record up to 180 minutes per video; advanced AI editing; AI questions & polls; captions & transcripts; translations & voiceovers; teleprompter with AI scripts; upload & download media; YouTube for EDU (education-only feature). |
| Enterprise & EDU | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Everything in Pro, plus: central admin controls; LMS integrations; dedicated training; assigned success manager; onboarding & support; Google & Microsoft SSO; unlimited members/recordings per account (per pricing page notes). |
Seller details
Screencastify, LLC
Chicago, IL, USA
2013
Private
https://www.screencastify.com/
https://x.com/screencastify
https://www.linkedin.com/company/screencastify/
