Screencastify
Chrome and Edge screen recorder with Google Classroom integration
- #9 of 10 in best screen recorders
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Browser extensionWeb
Ranked 9 of 10 in best screen recorders
Chrome and Edge extension for screen recording and editing, with Google Classroom and Schoology integration and a free start. It needs a Chromium browser, so it is less flexible than Loom across setups.
Best for Classroom screen recordings in Chrome
About Screencastify
Screencastify records and edits videos in the browser. The homepage lists record, edit and translate features and the ability to create interactive videos. It is distributed through the Chrome Web Store and the Edge Add-on store, and it integrates with Google Classroom and Schoology for sharing with students.
The homepage invites visitors to start creating for free and links to the pricing page for paid plans. Because it runs as a browser extension, it works best for people who already use Chrome or Edge and need quick classroom videos. Loom, which is also a freemium screen recorder in this list, is the closer choice when the main need is sharing a recording.
Key features
- Chrome Web Store extension
- Edge Add-on
- Google Classroom integration
- Interactive video
- Record, edit and translate
Strengths
- Chrome and Edge extensions
- Google Classroom and Schoology integration
- Free start from the homepage
Limits
- Depends on Chrome or Edge
- Paid plans are listed only on the pricing page
Where Screencastify ranks
How Screencastify compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 CleanShot X | 85.5 | Paid | macOS |
#7 ShareX | 84.0 | Free and open source | Windows |
#8 Snagit | 83.0 | Paid | WindowsmacOS |
| #9Screencastify | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Browser extensionWeb |
| #10SimpleScreenRecorder | 77.5 | Free and open source | Linux |
The full comparison table for best screen recorders has all 10 products.
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Questions about Screencastify
- Is Screencastify free?
- Screencastify can be used without paying: Free to start; paid plans on the pricing page. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Screencastify open source?
- No. Screencastify is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Screencastify support?
- Screencastify is available on: Browser extension, Web.
- What is Screencastify best for?
- Classroom screen recordings in Chrome. In our ranking of screen recorders it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Screencastify?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are OBS Studio, Loom, Camtasia, ScreenFlow.
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