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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

Screencastify vs ClipCast

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Screencastify #7 in Screen Recording Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Screencastify
ClipCast #24 in Screen Recording Software 6.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ClipCast

Screencastify leads on 0 checks, ClipCast on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScreencastify · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceClipCast · $5/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ClipCast

Screencastify scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 8.5 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #24.

ClipCast is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $7/user/mo. ClipCast leads on max recording length: 240 minutes versus 180 minutes. On maximum video quality, Screencastify gives you 4k where ClipCast offers 1080p.

Screencastify is the better fit for educators and Google Workspace users. ClipCast is the better fit for teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing.

  • Screencastify fits best

    Educators and Google Workspace users

  • ClipCast fits best

    Teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing

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Side by side

Feature Screencastify 8.5/10 Visit ↗ ClipCast 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.7
Ranking #7 in Screen Recording Software #24 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Educators and Google Workspace users Teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo $5/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Screencastify 3/3 · ClipCast 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length 180 minutes 240 minutes (best)
Maximum video quality 4k 1080p
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free plan includes unlimited share links and comments
  • Pro adds editing, AI transcripts, summaries, and password protection
  • Team includes analytics, admin roles, audit logs, and API access
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 10 videos
  • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes each
  • System audio capture is unavailable on Mac computers
  • Free recordings are limited to 5 minutes and 720p
  • Paid recording quality tops out at 1080p
  • Integrations are limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box
Our verdict

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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ClipCast is a browser-based screen recorder for individuals, freelancers, teams, educators, and support or sales workflows. It records browser tabs, application windows, full screens, or selected areas, with optional webcam, microphone,…

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  1. ScreencastifyScreen Recording Software 8.5Free plan
  2. ClipCastScreen Recording Software 6.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • ClipCast — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited share links and comments
    • Pro adds editing, AI transcripts, summaries, and password protection
    • Team includes analytics, admin roles, audit logs, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free recordings are limited to 5 minutes and 720p
    • Paid recording quality tops out at 1080p
    • Integrations are limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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