Free Screencastify AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Screencastify

The best free 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 loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Screencastify are ShareX, GPU Screen Recorder, OpenScreen and VokoscreenNG.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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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.

    194 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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

     782 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.

    250 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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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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    OpenScreen

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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    53 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    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.

    169 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Bandicam

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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.

    157 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Camtasia icon

    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.

    267 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
  11. ScreenRecorder.me icon

    ScreenRecorder.me

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    ScreenRecorder.me lets you create and share screen recordings directly from your browser without login. Customize stunning wallpapers, apply webcam effects, and use intuitive sliders for quick styling. Experience smooth animations with physics-based movements and effortlessly achieve professional results.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Kooha

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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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.

    160 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  15. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

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    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.

    114 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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