# Screencastify Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Screencastify the right Screen Recording solution for you? Explore 145 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/163770/Screencastify/reviews --- Screencastify 4.5 (145) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/163770/Screencastify/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Screencastify Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AB Ashley B TeacherE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I really love that I can export my recorded videos directly into Google drive.“ September 22, 2025 MM Marci M Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of OperationsPrimary/Secondary Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I only stopped using it because our school district stopped paying for it during a budget deficit.“ February 12, 2026 MM Marci M Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of OperationsPrimary/Secondary Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Screencastify is simple to learn, easy to use, and provides a professional finished product.“ February 12, 2026 David P ConsultantMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I get errors messages, the videos sometimes do not record, I need to re-download the app.“ July 30, 2025 AB Ashley B TeacherE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Love that I can pause and resume recording in the same take.“ September 22, 2025 MS Mehran S TeacherEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The free plan has limited storage options the storage gets filled up quickly and then you have to pay for more storage“ March 4, 2025 EC Emily C Teacher Education Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “A pro with screencastify was that I was able to show my screen show, where the students should click or press to activate different lessons.“ August 11, 2022 JM Josh M TeacherE-Learning, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The limit for saved recordings is pretty low, and the dashboard can be a bit overwhelming for new or less tech-savvy users. “ May 14, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 145 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kelly A. C. Secondary Technology Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Works well with Google Classroom Integration" May 7, 2020 4.0 I am able to quickly record my screen and it allows you to open other screens without having to add permissions. Also easy to follow with the circle for mouse clicks and highlights. Can imbed webcam at the bottom of the video, or it will disappear once you start showing online actions. Pros I enjoy how easy it is to use and how quickly the video is processed. It easily integrates into Google Suite for Education products. Cons I wish the editing capabilities were a bit more robust. There are some capabilities in the paid version. Alternatives considered [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/)[iSpring Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/124358/iSpring-Suite/) Reason for choosing Screencastify The free version was more robust and could get quickly to using it. Eventually went to paid version for longer screen capture time. Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) While more dynamic editing capabilities, Filmora has a steep learning curve. Too much for quick, short screen captures. It is better suited for creating videos. Review Source JM Josh M. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Straightforward, Simple Recording Tool" May 14, 2024 4.0 I have never had any issues with Screencastify; what I have wanted to accomplish with it, I have accomplished. With the click of a few buttons, I can initiate a screen recording (tab, whole browser, etc.), and within minutes have published the video and posted the viewing link. Screencastify isn't a flashy, attention grabbing product that sells you on all the bells and whistles, and that is precisely what I like about it. Pros What you see is what you get with Screencastify. In this case, this is a good thing. From the beginning, users are given basically just the needed settings and options, and that is perfect. One doesn't need a lot of technical know-how to record and post videos. For those more inclined to the bonus features, some of the audience-engagement pieces are interesting and easy to manage, and the uploading-to-YouTube process is clean and simple. Cons I know it seems picky, but the worst part about Screencastify is how limiting the free account is. The limit for saved recordings is pretty low, and the dashboard can be a bit overwhelming for new or less tech-savvy users. Minor complaints, but these can be barriers for potential customers. Switched from [Loom](https://www.capterra.com/p/191187/Loom/) Loom was unreliable, often crashing and resulting in lost time. I have never had this issue with Screencastify. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "would not recommend" July 30, 2025 2.0 Poor overall, much time wasted with errors, re-recording, and things simply not working. the inital year was not so bad as mentioned, the last few months, things have reallygone downhill. not a satisfied customer at all Pros when it works it is fine, simple enought to use, the 1st year I used it it seemed to work okay but it seems to have actually gotten worse over time somehow? Cons It is very glitchy and does not work often, very frustrating not to be able to record simple videos. I get errors messages, the videos sometimes do not record, I need to re-download the app. This only happens with this software, I am not sure why it is so glitchy Review Source MM Marci M. Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Operations Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Screencastify works for Education" February 12, 2026 5.0 My team and I created content for users, starting during COVID when we implemented school-from-home using online classrooms. We created content vidoes and click-to-follow videos for both K-12 students and teachers. Pros Screencastify is simple to learn, easy to use, and provides a professional finished product. It's also easy for end users to watch and manipulate. Cons I never had a complaint about Screencastify. I only stopped using it because our school district stopped paying for it during a budget deficit. Review Source JMZ Jeheen Mahmood Z. Founder Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A basic screen recording tool for on the go use" August 10, 2020 4.0 I used to take lots of screenshots, annotate them, add them to lengthy chats or emails to explain tasks to my remote employees. It was literally the most time-consuming task of the day for me. Screencastify managed to cut this time by over 75%. I could simply record what I was doing and explaining my thought process for them to follow without any deviation. It saved my a lot of work hours, cant thank enough. Pros This was my first screen recording tool and I must say it did the job pretty good. I haven't used it in some time, so I can not discuss the current features. But I can easily say it, Screencastify did make my life a lot easier. I used it as a chrome app and it was very light and fast. It was very easy to start the app and do a short clip of recroding for explainer video. Cons I used the free version of Screencastify and it had a limited video duration of 10 minutes. I had to break my tutorials into 10 minute long segments. There was a total video per month limitation too, though I never reached thar. It was a bother splitting videos in to 10 minutes segments, but on the other hand, I was using the free versioin of the app and cant expect everything they have on the paid plan. Alternatives considered [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/) Reason for choosing Screencastify I read how to manual for Camtasia and tried their trial. It was too techy for me. And I didnt need the advanced features they offer. Camtasia is a great app, a true market leader. But overkill for my needs. Review Source PK Priya K. Division Chair Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Screencastify Your Stars" April 17, 2021 5.0 In distance learning, it has been a platform that allows me to teach, check and assess language and language development in my students, even though we are in a virtual learning environment. Pros This product allows me to support my students with their language acquisition by creating videos. The videos show me how well they can read, make an oral presentation or recite a poem. Cons The fact that students can record videos, as well as embedded videos with text, is great. Perhaps we need directions and support in both Spanish and English for a more comprehensive North American version. Review Source Luke A. Client Services Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Forget recording via Google Meet" November 20, 2020 4.0 We had to find an alternative for using Google Meet's native screen recording when it was made a premium feature and Screencastify not only replaced it but surpassed it. It's very easy to use, I can annotate the recording in real-time - good for highlighting or drawing moustaches - and quickly edit and export it afterwards. Pros Screencastify is so easy to install, easy to export and has some great editing and instant scribing features. Cons The only downside is that it's limited to Chrome. Switched from [Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) Recording was made a premium feature in Google Meet Review Source AT Alistair T. Senior Communications Manager Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great simple to use tool for training videos" April 22, 2025 5.0 I've used it for a number of years for ad-hoc videos to provide feedback on web pages or mini training videos to colleagues. I like it as it's right there in my browser and I can quickly produce and send a video. Pros User friendly. Controls are clear and took less than a minute to learn. Cons It would be good if it automatically set up a folder where your recordings were all saved. Review Source AB Ashley B. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable Recording!" September 22, 2025 5.0 Overall, this is a very user friendly application to record videos. Love that I can pause and resume recording in the same take. Pros I really love that I can export my recorded videos directly into Google drive. Not having to download and upload saves a ton of time and memory on my hard drive. Cons I wish there were more editing capabilities in app so that I didn’t have to edit and record in more than one app. Review Source Nick A. District Staff Development Coordinator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and Effective Screencast Tool" March 10, 2018 4.0 I love being able to create flipped lessons for my students and staff with this tool and that it simply saves them to my Google Drive for easy access. This allows me to create lessons around common issues so that students can go back and watch them whenever they need to. This frees me up to spend more time conferencing with other students. Pros The best feature is that Screencastify is a Google extension that can record right from your web browser and then save directly to your Google Drive. This is great because it is very simple to share it out or give someone access to this recording. I also like that you are able to screen share as well as add your own image/picture in picture to this. This is great when you are creating flipped videos and lesson for students. Everything is pretty simple to use and quick. Cons One big hiccup is the fact that it only saves to a specified file type to your Google Drive. This is a problem if you want to upload this file to another program, or download and send as an attachment. I was able to find that there is a Google Drive add-on that is able to read video files and convert as needed. Also- under the free version you are limited to any editing tools, as well as time limit. I don't usually go over 10 minutes so this is fine, but you'll need the premium if you want longer videos. Review Source MS Mehran S. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use video making tool " March 4, 2025 4.0 The overall experience has been very good so far.screencastifys is most useful to make videos and recordings and it is most easy to use making it better than other programs. Pros The most likeable thing about screencastify is that it is easy to use. You can just start with a simple link Cons The free plan has limited storage options the storage gets filled up quickly and then you have to pay for more storage Switched from [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)[UpKeep](https://www.capterra.com/p/145635/UpKeep/) Because they were getting old and costly Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Public Policy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Screencastify is awesome!" March 18, 2019 5.0 I use it mostly to record any procedures or even any task that I want others to get done. I show them step by step on what to do so that there is no room for misunderstandings and everyone is on the same page. Pros It is so simple to use. Just download the extension and viola! Whenever you need to record your screen with voice-over just click on the extension, choose your preferences, click record select which tab or screen (if you have multiple screens like I do) and wait for the countdown. And yes, you are able to choose how long you want the countdown to be. Once you hit zero you can start speaking and showing others whatever you want. This is great for tutorials and how-to videos. Once done you just click on the extension button again and select the "stop recording" option and it gets saved automatically to your google drive if you are online and when you are offline it will just save it to your computer. And that is it! I love using it for when I need to explain how I use whatever new software my company is trying to adopt and it helps me record the process so that I don't need to repeat myself when teaching others how to use the new software. I simply record my procedure and send the google drive link to everyone and they can view it wherever they are and whenever they please, repeating it, pausing it and downloading it like any other video. It doesn't take much space and it is very easy to understand on the first go. I recommend it widely. Cons You have to use it with chrome only. There is a limit to the length of the videos and you can only record a certain number of videos a month unless if you pay of course. The free version also adds a watermark to the videos but its small and in the corner and you hardly ever notice it. Review Source Bryan P. operations specialist Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I used this to make screenshots/videos " July 19, 2018 4.0 Pros I liked the ability use keyboard shortcuts and to do screenshots or videos. The mark up features were useful as well to point things out to clients we send shots to. Cons I found that my library would get fill rather quickly and that many times we would have to remove old shots in order to take an share new ones. Sometimes when that happens the old videos we had shared were cut off and no longer visible. Review Source JS Janet S. teacher librarian Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Screencastify the most versatile screencasting software" September 29, 2020 5.0 This one tool provides more opportunities than almost any other for onsite and distance learning. It's easy to learn, easy to install the extension on Google Chrome, and offers integration with Google Classroom and the ability to export to YouTube. Great all-around video tool Pros My school district provides the upgraded version of Screencastify and it has been the best tech tool for teaching during Covid. It allows teachers to show students how to navigate a webpage, allows them to record with their face in the video or not, and offers so much flexibility for sharing information with kids. The editing tools are easy to use, and the options for exporting the videos are robust. This is an easy tool to use with so many possibilities. Cons I wish my blooper recordings could go away easier--I always feel guilty having the recording process and then putting it in the trash can! Review Source LS Lisa S. Reading Specialist Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "No longer using this software but wish I could" November 15, 2022 5.0 Prior to the price increase, I really enjoyed using Screencastify. It was easy to use and easy to edit. Pros Screencastify was easy to use and easy to share! Cons I am no longer using it because the price increased significantly. I was paying $20 a year before it jumped to $84 a year. I was paying out of my pocket to use it with teachers. I can no longer do that. I realize they have a free version, but I make too many videos a year for that. It would be great if they had a discounted version for teachers. Reason for choosing Screencastify At the time, ease of use and cost were huge in my decision to use this product. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Public Policy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Screencast Tool" March 24, 2020 5.0 Great value, great tool. Makes communicating to remote team much easier on both ends. Pros Recording screencasts has made our internal communications and collaboration much more effective. Game changer for a remote team. Cons Hard to say anything bad. Maybe the processing times when uploaded to Google Drive (not sure if that is actually Google issue?) could be faster. Review Source SR Shawna R. Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good bang for the free version" July 29, 2021 4.0 Pros I love being able to use the edit feature with this program. Being able to cut my videos shorter or just cut out a piece was crucial in delivering concise helpful instruction during virtual learning. Cons The only con I ran into was how big the files sometimes were. I would take a video that was even longer through another program but it would be a smaller file size. Review Source EF Erin F. Admissions Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Acceptable Free Trial" June 17, 2019 4.0 Pros I use the free trial version. What I like most about this extension is that it automatically uploads my videos to Drive once I am done recording! It is super easy to just quickly record a bunch of videos and find them exactly where I need them afterward. I love that it captures the screen I am using and I can narrate while moving around and moving between tabs. The audio is clear. Cons I use the free trial so I only have 50 videos to record every month, and if you need to re-record, it goes quick! Sometimes the videos take a long time to process in my drive and I will have to come back the next day if I want to do anything with them. I wish a popup would come up on the screen with a stop button. because going back up to hit the stop button sometimes adds unwanted sound and seconds to my videos. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Educator E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy Webcam Presentations!" May 25, 2021 5.0 I use Screencastify to teach students how to navigate features online when we are not in class together. I also use it to film lessons ahead of time. Pros I like that Screencastify can be added as a Chrome extension for Google Users. The film can automatically be downloaded into my drive. I like how you can share your screen and share your face. Cons The product is user friendly but difficult for children to use at times for filming classes. It also can be hard to tell when you are filming and if it has stopped recording. I wish you could change the size of the webcam video, like split the screen to share Review Source MS Mary S. Account Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I love that it can easily capture and store videos on google drive." June 13, 2017 4.0 It's helps increase my productivity and communication between myself and my accounts. Pros I love that it's an extension in Chrome. The ease of saving videos in my Google Drive and sharing those links is definitely the biggest advantage. Cons The UI feels clunky at times. It is sometimes slow to start and while I understand that may just be my connection, the lack of an offline option is also a drawback. Review Source Response from Screencastify June 13, 2017 Hey Mary, thanks so much for your review! We truly appreciate it. One quick note - Screencastify does work offline (though of course you won't be able to save to your Google Drive until you go back online). So even if you're offline, just click record and everything should work fine - though again the video will only save locally until you go back online. Please let me know if you have any questions or trouble recording offline. Thanks again! James EG Emily G. 2nd Grade Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Great, Simple Screen and Webcam Recorder" July 21, 2020 5.0 Through online teaching, Screencastify has been a staple of communicating with my students and families. It’s so easy to click a Chrome extension and start recording right away. The five minute limit on the free version can be a little challenging to plan around, but with unlimited recordings, it’s easy to overlook. I highly recommend using Screencastify! Pros Screencastify is extremely easy to use, allowing people to save recordings of their screen and WebCam very quickly straight onto their Google Drive or to their computer. The free version only limits you to five minute videos, but you can still save unlimited amount of videos, so that’s not a huge drawback! The program also has some quick editing tools, such as trimming and saving your videos as GIFs, but you’ll have to pay to get more of their editing tools. Cons There are not a lot of drawbacks to this program, the only one I can think of being the five minute recording limit. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Analyst Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Tiny app but huge benefits " May 12, 2018 5.0 Quick capture, share, post. Pros Super easy to calorie you screens with audio and video. Easy to integrate with YouTube and Google drive Cons Some times the capture crashes. Its not frequent or annoying but happened to me twice in one year. Can have some provision to capture the error log in such cases Review Source HA Hope A. Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Way to Record Notes" November 29, 2020 5.0 Pros When my school district chose to hold school remotely, I searched for a way to record my notes. After attempting a few similar products, a co-worker told me about Screencastify. I was so glad she did. It is super user friendly. I was able to use it with my Surface Pro to record my notes. You can edit your video and the program works in conjunction with YouTube. I upload my video and insert my link into Google Classroom. I continue to use this program to record notes for my remote learners. Cons The program is free for a limited video length. But you have to pay for the full version of the program to create longer videos. Trying to use the free version was difficult and stressful trying to make my videos shorter. It is worth the money to not stress out about the video length. Review Source JG Jasmine G. Freelance Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Screencastify Review" July 18, 2022 5.0 It is super easy to use and you just click to start recording your screen and then click to stop the recording and you're done! Pros I use Screencastify to record my screen all the time and it is very easy and simple to navigate. It is very helpful to record things so I can look back at them later for personal and professional use. Cons I honestly cannot think of any cons associated with this software other than maybe being limited to chrome. Review Source jK jeff K. teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A different way to instruct" February 12, 2020 5.0 As an extension, it's always available and obvious in the upper right-hand corner of my screen so I never forget that it's there. It couldn't be easier, even for digital novices (like I was at one time). Pros I love being able to target instruction and directions by creating screen videos I can share with my students. I can differentiate depending on what students need. It's even good to show parents how to use certain tools we use at school. Plus, this can be used to give students a "double-dose" of instruction when they are at home or even provide instruction when I can't be at school. Cons I honestly haven't found anything that I haven't liked so far. It's just so easy to use. I guess if I had to nitpick, one has to upgrade for anything more than a 5-minute video, but that hasn't really bothered me. 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