Screencastify

Screencastify is a simple Chrome extension screen recorder that lets you capture browser tabs, desktops, or webcam footage with ease. Edit videos directly in-browser using trim, crop, blur, and annotation tools, then share via Google Drive, Classroom, YouTube, or MP4/GIF exports. Perfect for tutorials, demos, and feedback—boost communication for educators, marketers, and teams with HD quality and interactive quizzes.

Founded in	2015
Location	🇺🇸 United States
Founders	Manuel Braun

Features

Plans

Free

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◈Key features:

◈Create up to 10 videos

◈Record up to 30 minutes

◈Upload your own videos

◈Share instantly with a link

◈Control video privacy

Starter

$7 / user / month, billed annually $19 when billed monthly

◈Everything in Free, plus:

◈Create unlimited videos

◈Record up to 60 minutes

◈Basic video editing tools

◈Remove Screencastify watermark

◈Add questions and polls

◈Request & collect videos

◈Advanced collaboration

Pro

$10 / user / month, billed annually $25 when billed monthly

◈Everything in Starter, plus:

◈AI video enhancements

◈Record up to 180 minutes

◈Advanced AI editing

◈AI questions & polls

◈Captions & transcripts

◈Translations & voiceovers

◈Teleprompter with AI scripts

◈Upload and download media

◈YouTube for EDU (Education users only)

◈Optional Add-On: Castify Transform

Enterprise & EDU

Custom

◈Everything in Pro, plus:

◈Central admin controls

◈LMS integrations

◈Dedicated training

◈Assigned success manager

◈Onboarding & support

◈Google & Microsoft SSO

◈Optional Add-On: Castify Transform

Refund Policy

Screencastify offers no refunds or prorated returns on subscriptions. Users can cancel auto-renew anytime via account billing settings.

Ratings

capterra(4.5/5)

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g2(4.6/5)

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Ai Opinion

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AI Rating(4.7/5)

Users love Screencastify for its ease of use, quick screen recording, simple editing tools, and seamless Google Drive integration, making it ideal for educators creating tutorials and personalized videos. Some dislike the time restrictions in the free version, which limit longer recordings.

Expert Opinion

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Expert Rating(4.5/5)

I give Screencastify a solid 4.5 out of 5 rating. It shines for quick screen recordings but has minor limits on free exports.
I recently tested Screencastify, a Chrome-based screen recorder focused on easy video creation for educators and teams. Here's my hands-on review.
Screencastify hooked me right away with its one-click recording of tabs, desktops, or webcam. I captured tutorials effortlessly, overlaying my face and voice without fuss. Editing built-in tools like trim, blur, and drawings made polishing videos simple right in the browser.
The user interface feels intuitive, especially for Google Classroom users. I loved auto-captions and quiz features for interactive feedback. Exports to Drive or YouTube were seamless, though free tier caps at 5-minute videos and 10 exports monthly pushed me to upgrade.
Overall, it's a reliable daily driver for demos and lessons. Minor gripes like no mobile app aside, Screencastify boosts communication fast. Great value for marketers and teachers.