Screencastify Alternatives for Mac

Screencastify is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Screencastify and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Screencastify are OpenScreen, ScreenArc, Camtasia and BetterCapture.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1317 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    216 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Screencastify Comments
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    You can record basically anything in very high quality and you can put water marks, donations, links and all that jazz on your screen for other people to use!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    It's a windows app that saves videos on hdd, Screencastify is achrome plugin and stores videos on web, if want to share I send a link, on Open BroadcasterI must to send a video file...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceScreencastify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedScreencastify is not according to our users
  2. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     46 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    72 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

     21 likes

    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    43 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Screen Studio icon
    Screen Studio

    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instruct...

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  6. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     235 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    288 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. BetterCapture icon

    BetterCapture

     8 likes

    Free, open-source screen recorder for macOS with native menu bar integration, ProRes 422/4444, HEVC, H.264 codecs, alpha channel and HDR support, flexible audio including system and mic, content filtering, privacy features with no tracking, and local file storage.

    53 BetterCapture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  8. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     16 likes

    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    116 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     62 likes

    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    120 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Loom icon

    Loom

     34 likes

    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    242 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Trickle icon

    Trickle

     2 likes

    Trickle helps you summarize and organize screenshots, extracting insights for easy search and query. Transform visual chaos into an intelligent archive, allowing you to screenshot anything and effortlessly retrieve and utilize its contents later.

    66 Trickle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Mac
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  15. Edimakor Screen Recorder icon

    Edimakor Screen Recorder

     5 likes

    Versatile screen recording and live streaming tool, broadcasting to over 30 platforms. Enhances streams with stickers, templates, and images. Supports lectures and games, offers scheduled recording and operates as a virtual camera for meetings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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