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Screencastify

Chrome and Edge screen recorder, now part of Castify, used by teachers and teams to record, edit and share video lessons and walkthroughs.

Our take: Screencastify does the basic job fast: click the extension, pick a tab, the screen or the webcam, and the video lands in Google Drive.

Best forClassroom screen recording
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.3 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try ScreencastifyFree (10 videos); Starter $7/user/mo billed yearly

Screencastify is a screen and webcam recorder that runs as a Chrome or Edge extension and saves videos to Google Drive; since March 2026 it is part of Castify. The free plan allows 10 videos of up to 30 minutes. Starter costs $7 per user a month billed yearly ($19 monthly), and Pro costs $10 ($25 monthly).

Screencastify is now part of Castify

On March 19, 2026, Screencastify rebranded as Castify and moved to castify.com. The screen recorder keeps the Screencastify name; the editing, video request and AI document tools are sold as Castify Edit, Castify Submit and Castify Transform.

Checked October 3, 2026
The bottom line

A fast, classroom-friendly recorder; pay yearly or the price jumps.

Our score

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4.6 out of 5
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4.6 / 5 aggregate · across 1 source

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA Chrome and Edge screen recorder that saves to Google Drive, now sold under the Castify brand.
Our takeScreencastify does the basic job fast: click the extension, pick a tab, the screen or the webcam, and the video lands in Google Drive.
The free plan's 10-video cap makes it a trial more than a home. Annual prices are low for a single teacher, but monthly prices are more than double, and captions and AI editing sit on Pro.
Why we rate itIt removes nearly every step between deciding to record and sharing a link, and its Drive and Classroom ties fit schools that already run on Google Workspace.
The catchThe free plan stops at 10 videos, and monthly billing costs more than twice the yearly rate.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Teachers recording lessons and instructions
  • Schools on Google Workspace and Google Classroom
  • Teams sending quick walkthroughs from the browser
Not good for
  • People on browsers other than Chrome or Edge
  • Recordings longer than 3 hours (Pro caps videos at 180 minutes)
  • Anyone who needs captions without paying for Pro
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes: add the extension, sign in and record; the free plan needs no credit card.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    The 10-video cap on the free plan, then the 60-minute video limit on Starter.
  3. Walled garden
    Recordings save to your own Google Drive; we did not verify export formats.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try Screencastify

Screencastify pricing

PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0Up to 10 videos of up to 30 minutes each, basic sharing, privacy controls, upload your own videos. No credit card.
Starter$7/user/month billed yearly, or $19/month billed monthlyUnlimited videos up to 60 minutes, basic editing, questions and polls, request and collect videos, advanced collaboration
Pro$10/user/month billed yearly, or $25/month billed monthlyVideos up to 180 minutes, AI video enhancements and editing, captions and transcripts, translations and voiceovers, teleprompter with AI scripts, media upload and download
Enterprise & EDUQuoteEverything in Pro, plus central admin controls, LMS integrations, dedicated training, an assigned success manager and Google and Microsoft SSO

From Screencastify's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026. Pro also lists Castify Transform (100 transformations per user a month) and Submit AI (500 credits a month).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Screencastify still free?

Yes. The free plan lets you make up to 10 videos of up to 30 minutes each, with basic sharing and privacy controls, and needs no credit card. Unlimited videos start with the Starter plan (checked 3 October 2026).

How much does Screencastify cost?

Starter costs $7 per user a month billed yearly or $19 billed monthly. Pro costs $10 per user a month billed yearly or $25 billed monthly. Enterprise & EDU is priced by quote (checked 3 October 2026).

Is Screencastify now called Castify?

The company rebranded as Castify on March 19, 2026. The screen recorder keeps the Screencastify name, while the editing, video request and AI document tools are sold as Castify Edit, Castify Submit and Castify Transform.

Does Screencastify record your face?

Yes. You can record your webcam on its own, or record your screen with your webcam embedded in the video.

How do I use Screencastify with Google Slides?

Open your presentation, start a Screencastify recording of the tab or full screen, and present as usual. Screencastify records whatever is on your screen and saves the video to your Google Drive.

Where do I log in to Screencastify?

Conversion Gems is a review site, so you can't sign in here. The sign-in page linked from Screencastify's own site is https://app.screencastify.com/signin.

Screencastify alternatives

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Sources checked October 3, 2026: Screencastify pricing, Screencastify screen recorder, Screencastify homepage, Castify: Screencastify, Rebrand announcement (PR Newswire, March 19, 2026).

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