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Awesome Screenshot vs Screencastify

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Screencastify logo

Screencastify

LMS

Simple video creation for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awesome Screenshot free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage; Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Screencastify covers Video editing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Screencastify actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Screencastify differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotScreencastify
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome Browser
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsLMS
Founded20072013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Firefox support
  • Safari support

Only in Screencastify

  • Video editing
  • Drawing tools
  • Google Drive export

Both cover

  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen recording for tutorials and documentationnot Screencastify
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Screencastify
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Screencastify
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Screencastify
  • Social media content creationnot Screencastify

Screencastify

  • Recording lessons for flipped classroom instruction without external toolsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Creating product demos and explainer videos for sales teamsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Documenting technical processes for customer support tutorialsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Collecting and grading video assignments from students with rubricsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Adding interactive assessments to video content to measure understandingnot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage
  • Pricing details not fully disclosed on main page

Screencastify

  • Limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
  • Free version watermark appears on all videos and requires upgrade to remove
  • Free tier limited to 10 videos total before requiring paid plan
  • Maximum 1080p resolution at 30fps, no support for higher framerates or 4K
  • No free educator license for educational institutions

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Screencastify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 videos
    • 30-minute recording limit
    • Browser tab, full screen, and webcam recording
  • Starter$7/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • 60-minute recording limit
    • Basic editing
  • Pro$10/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • 180-minute recording limit
    • AI video enhancements
  • Enterprise & EDU$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Central admin controls
    • LMS integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Screencastify if

  • You need video editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome Browser.
  • You also want drawing tools.
Screencastify review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Screencastify better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Screencastify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Screencastify?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Screencastify at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Screencastify run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Awesome Screenshot best used for?
Awesome Screenshot is most often used for screen recording for tutorials and documentation, screenshot annotation for design feedback, team collaboration on visual communication, bug reporting with visual evidence. Of those, screen recording for tutorials and documentation and screenshot annotation for design feedback are not what Screencastify is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Screencastify cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Firefox support. Screencastify covers Video editing, Drawing tools, Google Drive export. Both handle Screen recording, Chrome support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Screencastify: What's the free tier limit?

Free plan allows 10 total videos up to 30 minutes each, with watermark. After 10 videos, you must upgrade.

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Screencastify: Is Screencastify limited to Chrome?

Yes. Screencastify is exclusively a Chrome extension and does not work on other browsers like Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

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Screencastify: What's the maximum video quality?

Maximum resolution is 1080p at 30 frames per second. Videos can only be exported to MP4, audio to MP3, or as GIF.

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Screencastify: Does Screencastify work for educational use?

Screencastify lacks a free educator license for schools or non-profits, unlike some competitors who offer discounted or free plans for educational institutions.

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