LMS · head to head
CYPHER Learning vs Screencastify
CYPHER Learning
LMS
One learning platform codebase serving schools, universities and businesses with built-in AI course generation
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Screencastify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CYPHER Learning one codebase serves schools and companies, so roadmap priorities are split and neither sector receives a product designed exclusively around its workflows.; Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- They diverge on capability: CYPHER Learning covers AI course builder, Screencastify covers Screen recording.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CYPHER Learning and Screencastify actually diverge.
| Attribute | CYPHER Learning | Screencastify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Chrome Browser |
| Founded | Unknown | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
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 CYPHER Learning
- AI course builder
- Competency based assessment
- Automation rules
- Gamification
- Ecommerce
- Multi-tenant portals
Only in Screencastify
- Screen recording
- Video editing
- Drawing tools
- Google Drive export
- Chrome support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CYPHER Learning
- A school group that wants one platform across its schools without district scale procurementnot Screencastify
- A company that needs competency frameworks and skills mastery reporting rather than course completion countsnot Screencastify
- Training providers selling courses to the public who need commerce and delivery in the same systemnot Screencastify
- Organisations wanting first draft course generation to reduce the authoring backlognot Screencastify
Screencastify
- Recording lessons for flipped classroom instruction without external toolsnot CYPHER Learning
- Creating product demos and explainer videos for sales teamsnot CYPHER Learning
- Documenting technical processes for customer support tutorialsnot CYPHER Learning
- Collecting and grading video assignments from students with rubricsnot CYPHER Learning
- Adding interactive assessments to video content to measure understandingnot CYPHER Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CYPHER Learning
- One codebase serves schools and companies, so roadmap priorities are split and neither sector receives a product designed exclusively around its workflows.
- The three former brands, NEO, MATRIX and INDIE, still appear in older documentation, comparison sites and community answers, which makes independent research harder than it should be.
- The integration library is smaller than that of mainstream academic platforms, so student information system and enterprise system connections more often need custom work.
- AI generated course content produces a usable first draft and not a finished course, and institutions that treat it as finished ship material that subject specialists then have to rewrite anyway.
- Large institutions with heavy compliance, accessibility audit and enterprise integration requirements generally find the ecosystem thinner than the incumbents, which raises the internal effort to reach the same standard.
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
CYPHER Learning
On request- CYPHER Learning$undefined/year
- Quoted by learner count and sector
- Annual contracts
- AI authoring capability included in higher tiers
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 CYPHER Learning if
- You need ai course builder.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want competency based assessment.
Choose Screencastify if
- You need screen recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome Browser.
- You also want video editing.
Questions people ask
- Is CYPHER Learning or Screencastify better?
- Neither clearly leads. CYPHER Learning starts at On request and Screencastify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CYPHER Learning or Screencastify?
- Screencastify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CYPHER Learning and Free for Screencastify.
- Does CYPHER Learning or Screencastify run on more platforms?
- CYPHER Learning runs on Web, iOS, Android. Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser.
- Can I use Screencastify for free?
- Yes. Screencastify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CYPHER Learning starts at On request.
- What is CYPHER Learning best used for?
- CYPHER Learning is most often used for a school group that wants one platform across its schools without district scale procurement, a company that needs competency frameworks and skills mastery reporting rather than course completion counts, training providers selling courses to the public who need commerce and delivery in the same system, organisations wanting first draft course generation to reduce the authoring backlog. Of those, a school group that wants one platform across its schools without district scale procurement and a company that needs competency frameworks and skills mastery reporting rather than course completion counts are not what Screencastify is typically brought in for.
- What can CYPHER Learning do that Screencastify cannot?
- CYPHER Learning covers AI course builder, Competency based assessment, Automation rules, Gamification. Screencastify covers Screen recording, Video editing, Drawing tools, Google Drive export.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CYPHER Learning: Is this the same product as NEO or MATRIX?
Yes. NEO for schools, MATRIX for business and INDIE for course creators were consolidated into one CYPHER Learning platform, so older reviews under those names describe the same lineage.
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.
SourceCYPHER Learning: Does the AI actually build a course?
It produces a structured draft with content and assessments from your prompt and source material. It reduces authoring time and does not remove the need for subject expert review.
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.
SourceCYPHER Learning: Is it suitable for a whole district?
It suits individual schools and school groups better than very large districts, where student information system integration depth and third party ecosystem usually decide the outcome.
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.
SourceScreencastify: 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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