Head-to-head · Video Messaging Software
Screencastify vs Tella
Screencastify leads on 2 checks, Tella on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreScreencastify · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceScreencastify · $7/user/mo
- Free planonly Screencastify
- Free trialonly Tella
Screencastify scores higher on our rubric for video messaging software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Screencastify offers free plan; Tella doesn't. Screencastify is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $13/user/mo.
Screencastify is the better fit for educators and teams needing affordable browser recording. Tella is the better fit for teams prioritizing editing and hosted video links.
- Screencastify fits best
Educators and teams needing affordable browser recording
- Tella fits best
Teams prioritizing editing and hosted video links
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Side by side
| Feature | Screencastify 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Tella 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Video Messaging Software | #7 in Video Messaging Software |
| Best for | Educators and teams needing affordable browser recording | Teams prioritizing editing and hosted video links |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $13/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs, Community |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Screencastify 1/4 · Tella 1/4 | ||
| Screen recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Webcam recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transcription | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Viewer analytics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Video editing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maximum video length | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Screencastify is a browser-based video creation and communication platform for educators, schools, trainers, teams, and individual professionals. It records browser tabs, full screens, webcams, microphones, and system audio on supported… Read the review → |
Tella is a video-recording and creation platform for individuals, creators, educators, sales teams, and businesses. It captures screens, webcams, microphones, and system audio through web, Windows, macOS, or a Chrome extension. Recordings… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Screencastify — where it wins
- Records browser tabs, screens, webcams, microphones, and supported system audio
- Includes editing, captions, translations, polls, collaboration, and AI tools
- Integrates with Google Drive, Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, YouTube, and more
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 10 videos
- System-audio capture is unavailable on Mac computers
- Full or prorated refunds are not issued
Tella — where it wins
- Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio up to 4K
- Timeline, transcript, AI editing, subtitles, and audio enhancement
- Hosted links, embeds, analytics, collaboration, and API access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the paid starting price is $13 per user monthly, billed annually
- Mobile apps are not listed among the supported platforms
- Advanced branding, domains, and analytics require the Premium plan
- Screencastify8.9/10 · Free plan
Affordable browser recording with editing, collaboration, AI tools, and education integrations.
Visit ScreencastifyFull verdict → - Tella8.7/10 · 7-day trial
A capable video messaging workspace for polished recordings and hosted video links.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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