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Screencastify alternatives

Screencastify compared with 5 alternatives: Loom, ScreenPal, Vmaker AI, Awesome Screenshot and Screenity.

Screencastify has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ScreencastifyThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, Browser extension
LoomFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScreenPalFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Vmaker AIFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
Awesome ScreenshotFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
ScreenityFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Screencastify

  1. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Loom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Screencastify lists a web app.
    • Loom also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call

    Loom vs ScreencastifyLoom pricing and details

  2. ScreenPal

    Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite

    • ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only ScreenPal lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ScreenPal also covers templates and screenshots.

    Suits: Teachers recording lessons and adding quizzes for their LMS

    ScreenPal vs ScreencastifyScreenPal pricing and details

  3. Vmaker AI

    AI video editor, clip maker and screen recorder in one account

    • Vmaker AI starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $24 billed monthly. Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Vmaker AI lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Vmaker AI also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Creators cutting podcasts and webinars into captioned short clips

    Vmaker AI vs ScreencastifyVmaker AI pricing and details

  4. Awesome Screenshot

    Screenshot and screen recording extension with cloud sharing

    • Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly. Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Awesome Screenshot lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Awesome Screenshot also covers screenshots.
    • Screencastify also covers transcription.

    Suits: People who mainly need annotated full-page browser screenshots

    Awesome Screenshot vs ScreencastifyAwesome Screenshot pricing and details

  5. Screenity

    Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor

    • Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Screenity is open source, according to its own site.
    • Screenity also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want a free recorder with no account and no time limit

    Screenity vs ScreencastifyScreenity pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Screencastify

  • Recording works through the Chrome and Edge extensions; the site lists no desktop or mobile app.
  • The Free plan covers a user's first 10 videos and limits each recording to 30 minutes.
  • Captions, transcripts, translations and 4K recording need Pro; Starter records up to 60 minutes at 1080p.
  • Free, Starter and Pro accounts hold up to 5 members; SSO, LMS integrations and admin controls need Enterprise & EDU.
Screencastify pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Screencastify?

The alternatives to Screencastify in this directory are Loom, ScreenPal, Vmaker AI, Awesome Screenshot and Screenity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Screencastify.

Is there a free alternative to Screencastify?

Yes. Loom, ScreenPal, Vmaker AI, Awesome Screenshot and Screenity have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Screencastify alternatives work on Windows?

The Screencastify listing does not include a Windows app. Loom, ScreenPal, Vmaker AI and Awesome Screenshot list one.

Which Screencastify alternatives work on macOS?

The Screencastify listing does not include a macOS app. Loom, ScreenPal, Vmaker AI and Awesome Screenshot list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Screencastify?

Screenity is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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