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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

Loom vs Screencastify

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Loom #3 in Screen Recording Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Loom
Screencastify #7 in Screen Recording Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Screencastify

Loom leads on 0 checks, Screencastify on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoom · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceScreencastify · $7/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Loom

Loom scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Screencastify is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $18/user/mo.

Loom is the better fit for teams needing polished async video workflows. Screencastify is the better fit for educators and Google Workspace users.

  • Loom fits best

    Teams needing polished async video workflows

  • Screencastify fits best

    Educators and Google Workspace users

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Side by side

Feature Loom 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Screencastify 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Screen Recording Software #7 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Teams needing polished async video workflows Educators and Google Workspace users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/user/mo $7/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 14 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loom 3/3 · Screencastify 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length Not checked yet 180 minutes
Maximum video quality 4k 4k
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows
  • Records tabs, full screens, webcams, microphones, and system audio
  • Supports captions, transcripts, translations, voiceovers, questions, and polls
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome
Cons
  • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
  • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
  • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans
  • The Free plan is limited to 10 videos
  • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes each
  • System audio capture is unavailable on Mac computers
Our verdict

Loom is a video messaging and screen recording tool for individuals and teams that need to explain work asynchronously. It records a screen, webcam, or both, with microphone and system audio capture. Recordings become shareable links or…

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Screencastify is a browser-based video creation platform for educators, trainers, professionals, and other communicators. Its Record tool captures browser tabs, full screens, webcams, microphones, and system audio, while companion tools…

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  1. LoomScreen Recording Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ScreencastifyScreen Recording Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Loom — where it wins

    • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
    • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
    • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
    • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans

  • Screencastify — where it wins

    • Records tabs, full screens, webcams, microphones, and system audio
    • Supports captions, transcripts, translations, voiceovers, questions, and polls
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 10 videos
    • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes each
    • System audio capture is unavailable on Mac computers
  • Loom9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad screen recorder for teams that communicate through polished async video.

    Visit LoomFull verdict →
  • Screencastify8.5/10 · Free plan

    A flexible recorder for educators and Google Workspace users, with strong interactive video tools.

    Visit ScreencastifyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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