Screencastify review

Screencastify is the least expensive paid option here and one of the simplest to roll out. The free plan allows up to 10 videos of 30 minutes, invites up to 4 team members and includes basic editing, a teleprompter and privacy controls, though videos carry a Castify watermark. Starter costs $7 per user per month billed annually, or $18 monthly, and adds unlimited videos, 60 minute recordings, unlimited viewer analytics and no watermark on new videos. Pro at $10 per user per month billed annually adds AI video enhancements, captions and transcripts, translations and voiceovers, an AI script generator and 180 minute recordings. Its Submit feature lets someone request videos from others and collect them in one place, which works for async check-ins as well as classroom assignments. Many features, such as LMS grade sync and YouTube for EDU, are aimed at schools, so business teams may pay for tools they will not use. Captions on Pro matter for viewers who watch with sound off.

Who it is for

budget-conscious teams and schools

Price

Free plan; Starter $7 per user per month billed annually ($18 monthly), Pro $10 per user per month billed annually ($24 monthly).

Starter Boost productivity with unlimited videos, editing, and collaboration. $7 / user / month, billed annually
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Free plan with up to 10 videos, 30 minute recordings and up to 4 team members
• Unlimited videos and 60 minute recordings on Starter
• Submit for requesting and collecting videos, with questions and polls
• Captions, transcripts, translations and voiceovers on Pro
• Castify Transform add-on that turns videos into how-to guides

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Starter at $7 per user is the lowest paid price on this list
• Strength: Free plan allows 30 minute recordings
• Strength: Viewer analytics are unlimited from Starter
• Weakness: Free plan adds a Castify watermark
• Weakness: Captions and transcripts need Pro
• Weakness: Monthly billing more than doubles the price, to $18 on Starter

Key facts

• Free plan: 10 videos, 30 min recordings, up to 4 team members
• Starter: $7 per user per month, billed annually
• Pro: $10 per user per month, billed annually
• Max recording length: 180 minutes on Pro
• Purchase orders: Accepted for orders of $500 or more

Where it ranks

Screencastify is No. 4 in our Best Async Video Messaging Software verdict.