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Screencastify review

Screencastify is a screen and webcam recorder that runs in Chrome and shares videos by link. It is aimed at schools and teams that work in Google tools.

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Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser
Free recording
30 min per video
Price
From $19/mo
Max resolution
4K
Made by
Screencastify
Last checked
October 2026

Free plan

Length per recording
30 minutes
Number of videos
10
Watermark
Yes
Export resolution
1080p

Pricing

PlanMonthlyYearly
Free10 videos, 30 min each, watermarkFreeFree
StarterUnlimited videos, 60 min each, no watermark$19$84
Pro180 min each, 4K, editing, captions, MP4 export$25$120
Enterprise & EDUCustom price, admin controls, LMS integrations, SSOn/an/a

Starter plan, billed yearly ($19 monthly). Prices from screencastify.com/pricing, 6 Oct 2026.

What we like

  • Share link with view tracking; viewers can watch without signing in if you allow it
  • Runs in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook
  • Drawing tools and mouse emphasis on every plan

What to watch

  • Free plan has a watermark and a 10-video limit
  • Trimming, text and MP4 download need the Pro plan
  • No computer audio in full screen recordings on a Mac

Best for: You teach or train in Chrome and want to send a link and see who watched.

Our verdict

Screencastify is at its best when you work in Chrome and share with a class or team. You copy a link, choose whether viewers sign in, and see who watched. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, but not on phones.

The free plan is tight: 10 videos, 30 minutes each, with a watermark. Starter removes those limits for $84 a year, but trimming, text, captions and MP4 download only come with Pro at $120 a year. On a Mac, full screen recordings can’t capture computer audio.

If you want a cheaper plan that includes editing, compare it with ScreenPal. For quick work messages outside the classroom, compare it with Loom.

Visit the Screencastify website

Frequently asked questions

Is Screencastify free?
Yes. The free plan lets you make 10 videos of up to 30 minutes each, with a watermark. Starter removes the watermark and the video limit for $84 a year.
Does Screencastify record computer audio on a Mac?
Only in browser tab recordings. In full screen recordings it can’t capture Mac system audio; on Windows it can.
Do I need a Google account?
Yes. Screencastify needs a Google account and Chrome on a computer or Chromebook. It doesn’t work on phones.

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Sources

  1. https://www.screencastify.com/pricing
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  4. https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049996853-Why-don-t-I-hear-the-audio-from-my-computer-on-my-MacOS-recording
  5. https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405799318551-What-are-the-viewing-and-sharing-permissions-for-my-videos
  6. https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408952490519-How-to-share-a-recording-with-the-Watch-Page-link
  7. https://www.capterra.com/p/163770/Screencastify/reviews/
  8. https://www.g2.com/products/screencastify/reviews