Screencastify
Browser-based screen recording, editing and video assignments, with a free 10-video allowance and paid AI, collaboration and education tools.
Browser recording, editor, quizzes, Submit video collection, AI workflows and education tools by tier.
Convenient extension and browser editor; school permissions, SSO and sharing policies need deployment work.
Plan durations and annual/monthly amounts are clear, but significant billing spread and add-ons require careful comparison.
Google Drive, classroom/LMS options and stated school privacy controls, subject to institution-specific validation.
Scored by Shikha Goyal
Quick facts
- Vendor
- Screencastify LLC (Castify)
- Pricing model
- Free $0, 10 videos and 30-minute recording max; Starter $7/user/month equivalent billed annually or $18 billed monthly; Pro $10/user/month annually or $24 monthly; Enterprise/EDU quote; optio
- Plan pricing
- Free $0; Starter from $7/user/month billed annually ($84/year)
- Free plan
- Yes — check limits
- Free trial
- Not confirmed
- Last verified
- 11/6/2026
About Screencastify
Screencastify is a browser-based screen recording and video collaboration product used by teachers, students, trainers and workplace teams. It records a browser tab, a desktop screen or a webcam session, then provides tools to edit, share and distribute videos. The product operates through a browser extension and online editing and collection workflows, reducing the need for a full desktop video production package. Screencastify's education features are particularly well developed: teachers can request video submissions, insert questions or polls, integrate learning content with classroom systems, and use AI tools in selected paid plans or add-ons. The company also uses the Castify name across its editor, video submission and document-generation features. Users comparing older Screencastify reviews should check current pricing and names rather than assume that an earlier free entitlement still applies. The Free plan costs $0 and currently allows a person to create or upload up to 10 videos with a maximum recording length of 30 minutes per video, 1080p capture and the Castify watermark. It includes instant link sharing, editing tools, basic video question/poll capabilities, a teleprompter and an option to invite up to four additional team members. Free video quantity is capped at ten and paid monthly charges are much higher than annual equivalents; AI Transform and Submit AI require separate add-on evaluation.
Best for
Educators, training departments and teams that want in-browser recording, short editing, video submission requests, student quizzes and integrations with classroom tools.
Screencastify pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan supports 30-minute recordings with 10 created/uploaded videos, enough for small trials.
- Browser-based extension makes screen, webcam and tab recording approachable.
- Starter/Pro provide unlimited video counts with documented 60- and 180-minute per-video limits.
- Castify Submit and the editor enable teaching tasks, video feedback and quiz/poll workflows.
- Pro and Enterprise offer AI, education integrations, richer exports and optional document/assessment add-ons.
Cons
- −Free is limited to 10 videos and includes a watermark, so ongoing recording may require payment.
- −Monthly billed Starter and Pro are far more expensive than their annual equivalents.
- −Advanced AI documentation and AI assignment scoring are separate add-on purchases.
- −Education analytics, safeguards and dedicated assistance require enterprise quotation.
- −Recording length, export quotas and AI features differ materially between plan tiers.
Features
Platforms
Integrations
Pricing — verified 11/6/2026
What you’ll actually pay
Free browser recording with up to 10 videos and 30-minute recordings per video, 1080p max and Castify watermark.
$7/user/month equivalent billed annually ($84/year) or $18/user/month monthly. Unlimited video quantity, 60-minute recording cap.
$10/user/month equivalent billed annually ($120/year) or $24/user/month monthly. Up to 180 minutes, 4K and advanced AI features.
Organization, district and enterprise licensing by quote. Includes advanced administrative and classroom controls.
Separate add-on for AI video-to-document creation on eligible Pro or Enterprise/EDU accounts; quote or checkout applies.
Separate AI assignment assessment add-on on eligible paid tiers, with credits and policies to verify.
Official pricing / availability source · Checked 6 November 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.
Editorial verification: 11/6/2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.
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