Screencastify AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Screencastify

Screencastify is described as 'A Chrome extension for capturing, editing and sharing screencasts. Save recordings automatically to your Google Drive or publish directly to YouTube' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Screencastify for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Screencastify alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Screencastify are ShareX, VokoscreenNG, Bandicam and Camtasia.

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A Chrome extension for capturing, editing and sharing screencasts. Save recordings automatically to your Google Drive or publish directly to YouTube.

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Screencastify alternatives page was last updated Dec 20, 2024
  1. OBS Studio icon
     1187 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.

    180 OBS Studio alternatives
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Screencastify
     
    Guest

    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!

    Positive commentNov 6, 2017
    1
    Guest

    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...

    Negative commentMar 4, 2018
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    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Screencastify alternative.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Screencastify.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Screencastify.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceScreencastify is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableScreencastify is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon
     730 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.

    241 ShareX alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Share Videos
    6.  Edit screenshots
    7.  Built-in Image editor
    8.  GIF recording
    9.  Support for Hotkeys
    10.  Share screenshots
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Record videos
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  3. VokoscreenNG icon
     66 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.

    161 VokoscreenNG alternatives
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays
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  4. Bandicam icon
     126 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.

    149 Bandicam alternatives
    Get Started

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays
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  5. Camtasia icon
     229 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.

    253 Camtasia alternatives
    Camtasia Studio 9

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
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    • Camtasia is the most popular commercial alternative to Screencastify.

    • Camtasia is Paid and ProprietaryScreencastify is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. CamStudio icon
     178 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.

    155 CamStudio alternatives
    Main interface

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    Warning

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  7. Kooha icon
     15 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    129 Kooha alternatives
    Interface prior to Recording

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Wayland Support
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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  8. Xbox Game Bar icon
     20 likes

    Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.

    105 Xbox Game Bar alternatives
    Xbox Game Bar screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  FPS counter
    3.  System audio recording
    4.  Performance Monitoring
    5.  Custom overlays
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Achievements Supported
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  In-Game Overlay
    11.  Mix Music
    12. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
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  9. Screen Studio icon
     9 likes

    Screen Studio is a macOS screen recording software that enhances video recordings with features like mouse movement smoothing, automatic click event zoom, and cinematic motion blur. It also allows for the addition of attractive backgrounds, transforming recordings into polished...

    71 Screen Studio alternatives
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top Screen Studio Features

    1.  Custom Backgrounds
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  System audio recording
    6.  Image zoom
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Tutorials
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Normalize Volume
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  10. ActivePresenter icon
     57 likes

    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    117 ActivePresenter alternatives
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top ActivePresenter Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Gamification
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Voiceover
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  11. Loom icon
     29 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.

    195 Loom alternatives
    Loom screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Loom Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Capture Video
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    • Loom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Screencastify.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryScreencastify is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Kazam icon
     62 likes

    Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.

    111 Kazam alternatives
    Kazam screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Kazam Features

    1.  Record HD screen
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Webcam overlays
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

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