Feature by feature
| Feature | Screencastify | |
|---|---|---|
| Records in Chrome (extension) | ||
| Tab, window, or full screen | ||
| Camera bubble + microphone | ||
| No watermark on free plan | ||
| Free recording length | 5 min | 30 min |
| Free videos | Storage-based (200 MB) | 10 videos |
| AI transcripts & summaries | Pro — $5/mo | Pro — $10/mo |
| Password-protected links | Pro | |
| Link expiry dates | Pro | |
| Chapters + click highlights | ||
| Auto-save to Dropbox / Drive / Box | Pro | |
| Quizzes & polls in video | ||
| Paid plan starts at | $5/mo | $7/mo |
| AI features start at | $5/mo | $10/mo |
Screencastify details from screencastify.com pricing as of June 2026 — check their site for current terms.
Where each one wins
Choose if…
- You want free recordings with no watermark or branding
- You want AI transcripts, password-protected links, and link expiry at $5/month
- You want chapters and click highlights so longer videos stay watchable
- You want recordings auto-saved to your own Dropbox, Drive, or Box
Choose Screencastify if…
- You teach and need in-video quizzes and polls
- You want a single 30-minute free recording length cap rather than a storage cap
- Your school already standardizes on Screencastify for the classroom
Frequently asked
Is ClipCast a good Screencastify alternative?+
Yes, if you want a clean share-link workflow without a watermark on your free recordings. ClipCast’s free plan has no Screencastify-style branding, and its Pro tier ($5/mo) includes AI transcripts, password-protected links, and chapters that Screencastify either charges more for or doesn’t offer. Screencastify is the better pick if you specifically need in-video quizzes and polls for classrooms.
Does ClipCast put a watermark on free videos?+
No. ClipCast’s free plan records without any watermark or branding overlay. Screencastify’s free plan brands your videos and caps you at 10 of them.
How does the pricing compare?+
ClipCast Pro is $5/month and includes AI transcripts. Screencastify’s Starter is $7/month (watermark removal, longer recordings) but AI features and transcripts are on its $10/month Pro tier — so the features most people upgrade for cost twice as much.
Can I use ClipCast for education?+
You can record lessons, feedback, and how-tos and share them as links. If you specifically need graded quizzes or polls embedded in the video, Screencastify’s education features are purpose-built for that — ClipCast focuses on fast recording and sharing.
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