Screencastify AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Screenshot Capture Tools

The best free Screenshot Capture alternative to Screencastify is OBS Studio, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Screencastify and many of them are free Screenshot Capture Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Screenshot Capture Tool alternatives to Screencastify are ShareX, Bandicam, Camtasia and CamStudio.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1295 likes
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    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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Screencastify
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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!

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

    ShareX

     789 likes
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    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.

    252 ShareX alternatives

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

    Bandicam

     130 likes
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    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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Bandicam

    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.

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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Screencastify.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryScreencastify is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    CamStudio

     177 likes
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    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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. Loom icon

    Loom

     32 likes
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    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.

    215 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Loom is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Screencastify.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryScreencastify is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Kap

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    Kap is an open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    FlashBack

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Awesome Screenshot icon

    Awesome Screenshot

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    Capture the whole page or any portion, annotate it with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text, one-click upload to share.

    119 Awesome Screenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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