# Screencastify Reviews **Vendor:** Castify **Category:** [Screen and Video Capture Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-and-video-capture) **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 83 ## About Screencastify Castify is the complete video platform for creating, editing, and sharing ideas that stick. Record your screen and camera, edit with AI, and share instantly with a link. Castify replaces time-consuming meetings and lengthy emails with clear, engaging video that people can watch on their own time. Whether you're training new hires, walking through a product demo, or explaining a complex concept, Castify helps you communicate with clarity and impact. You get your time back (fewer meetings), with the personal touch and nuance that only video can deliver. Three Integrated Products: Screencastify: Instant screen and camera recording directly from your browser. Capture tutorials, demos, and explanations with one-click simplicity. Built-in annotation tools and audio controls make every recording professional. Castify Edit: AI-powered video editing that feels effortless. Trim clips, remove filler words, add automatic captions, and apply branding without leaving your browser or downloading complicated software. Castify Submit: Streamline video collection and feedback. Request, organize, and review video submissions from your team, students, or customers in one central location. Perfect for assessments, testimonials, and asynchronous collaboration. Key Features: ✔ Instant screen and camera recording from your browser ✔ AI-powered transcriptions and closed captions in 90+ languages ✔ Easy editing: trim, stitch, and enhance videos like editing a document ✔ Video collection and feedback workflows with Castify Submit ✔ Video-to-text automatic document generation with Castify Transform ✔ Seamless integration with Google Workspace, YouTube, Microsoft 365, and LMS platforms ✔ Enterprise security: SSO, password protection, and advanced admin controls ✔ Usage analytics and viewer insights Castify is for all kinds of teams and organizations. Whether you're in sales, customer success, L&D, marketing, IT, or education, Castify helps you communicate more effectively. From startups to Fortune 500 companies to schools and districts, over 12 million people across the globe choose Castify to share knowledge, scale training, and stay connected without the meeting overload. Start creating professional videos in minutes. No camera crew, no learning curve, no downloads required. ## Screencastify Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Screencastify, enabling quick setup and straightforward video editing for effective teaching. (9 reviews) - Users appreciate the **easy creation** of videos with Screencastify, enhancing efficiency and enjoyment in their projects. (6 reviews) - Users praise the **easy editing** features of Screencastify, making video creation smooth and enjoyable for professional development. (6 reviews) - Users love the **easy recording** feature of Screencastify, which simplifies the process of creating instructional videos effortlessly. (4 reviews) - Users appreciate the **instant sharing** feature of Screencastify, enabling quick uploads to platforms like YouTube. (2 reviews) - Users love the **efficiency** of Screencastify, enabling fast recording, editing, and sharing of videos seamlessly. (2 reviews) - Features (2 reviews) - Simple (2 reviews) - Training (2 reviews) - Audio Quality (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users express frustration over **limited customization options** , hindering their ability to personalize settings and improve workflow efficiency. (2 reviews) - Users experience **software glitches** with recordings, including missed starts and freezing during editing previews. (2 reviews) - Users face **technical issues** with compatibility on older equipment, hindering the effectiveness of Screencastify. (2 reviews) - Users desire **customizable default annotation and webcam settings** to improve setup efficiency before recording with Screencastify. (1 reviews) - Users experience **performance issues** like glitches and delays, affecting the reliability of recordings and edits. (1 reviews) - Users report **poor video quality** with glitches and delays affecting the reliability of their recordings. (1 reviews) - Users report **screenshot issues** , including delays and inconsistencies during screen captures that hinder usability. (1 reviews) - Users face **slow loading** issues with Screencastify, leading to frustration and delays in video processing during capture. (1 reviews) - Time Constraints (1 reviews) - Upgrade Issues (1 reviews) ## Screencastify Discussions - [Why is sound gets muted sometimes when recording in Desktop browser?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11892-why-is-sound-gets-muted-sometimes-when-recording-in-desktop-browser) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [View Screencastify pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/screencastify/reviews?page=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-13+19%3A18%3A47+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=f510d058-9e10-45e0-bbd8-f6251196fc37&secure%5Btoken%5D=1e8af75205da836fdada3dbbfda11106974670de49a8060e2885b02169e83495&format=llm_user) ## Screencastify Integrations - [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) - [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) - [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) - [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) - [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) - [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) ## Screencastify Features **Platform Basics** - Screen Capture - Video Capture - Image Editor **Platform Content** - Scrolling Capture - Screen Record **Platform Additional Functionality** - File Sharing - Platform Search **Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture** - Autonomous Task Execution ## Top Screencastify Alternatives - [Snagit](https://www.g2.com/products/snagit/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (5,849 reviews) - [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (2,376 reviews) - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,699 reviews)