Screencastify Alternatives for Windows

Screencastify is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Screencastify are ShareX, OpenScreen, ScreenArc and Camtasia.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1307 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.

    207 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, Privacy focused and LightweightScreencastify is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     797 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    263 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     42 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.

    64 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Edimakor Screen Recorder

    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 camer...

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  6. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

     18 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.

    39 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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.

    279 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  8. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     133 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    163 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  10. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    175 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    165 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  12. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     61 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Xbox Game Bar icon

    Xbox Game Bar

     21 likes

    Get to know Game Bar on Windows Open Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 10/11 device.

    113 Xbox Game Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  14. Loom icon

    Loom

     32 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.

    229 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  15. FlashBack icon

    FlashBack

     37 likes

    Free software which lets you record your screen, add a PIP webcam and select multiple options to export your video to. It will first store a lossless proprietary file which you can review frame by frame and then easily experiment with the output options to select best suited.

    122 FlashBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Video editing
     
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