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Fireshot vs Screencastify

Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

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: Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase; Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
  • They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Full page capture, Screencastify covers Screen recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireshot and Screencastify actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireshot and Screencastify differ
AttributeFireshotScreencastify
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaChrome 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 Fireshot

  • Full page capture
  • Multiple formats
  • Annotation
  • Direct upload
  • Firefox support
  • Opera support

Only in Screencastify

  • Screen recording
  • Video editing
  • Drawing tools
  • Google Drive export

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Fireshot

  • Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Screencastify

Screencastify

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fireshot

  • Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase

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

Fireshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full page capture
    • PNG/JPEG export
    • Basic annotation

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 Fireshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want multiple formats.
Fireshot review

Choose Screencastify if

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

Questions people ask

Is Fireshot or Screencastify better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireshot 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, Fireshot or Screencastify?
Fireshot starts at Free and Screencastify at Free.
Does Fireshot or Screencastify run on more platforms?
Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser.
Can I use Fireshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fireshot best used for?
Fireshot is most often used for capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages. Of those, capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages is not what Screencastify is typically brought in for.
What can Fireshot do that Screencastify cannot?
Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Screencastify covers Screen recording, Video editing, Drawing tools, Google Drive export. Both handle 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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