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Keeper vs Screencastify

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Keeper

Browser Extensions

Protect your passwords and private information

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Screencastify logo

Screencastify

LMS

Simple video creation for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Keeper free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version; Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
  • They diverge on capability: Keeper covers Password management, Screencastify covers Screen recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keeper and Screencastify actually diverge.

Attributes where Keeper and Screencastify differ
AttributeKeeperScreencastify
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsChrome Browser
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsLMS
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Keeper

  • Password management
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Secure file storage
  • BreachWatch
  • Firefox support
  • Safari 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.

Keeper

  • Business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryptionnot Screencastify
  • Privileged access management for admin and service accountsnot Screencastify
  • Secure remote access and privileged session recordingnot Screencastify
  • Application secrets management through Secrets Managernot Screencastify
  • Government deployments requiring FedRAMP Highnot Screencastify

Screencastify

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

Where each one falls short

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

Keeper

  • Free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
  • Personal plan at $1.79/month is promotional pricing; regular price is higher, making budget comparison difficult

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

Keeper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 passwords max
    • Single device only
    • No sync
  • Personal$1.79/month
    • Unlimited passwords
    • All devices
    • 2FA support
  • Family$3.83/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited storage
    • Shared vaults

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 Keeper if

  • You need password management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want zero-knowledge encryption.
Keeper 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 Keeper or Screencastify better?
Neither clearly leads. Keeper 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, Keeper or Screencastify?
Keeper starts at Free and Screencastify at Free.
Does Keeper or Screencastify run on more platforms?
Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser.
Can I use Keeper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Keeper best used for?
Keeper is most often used for business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryption, privileged access management for admin and service accounts, secure remote access and privileged session recording, application secrets management through secrets manager. Of those, business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryption and privileged access management for admin and service accounts are not what Screencastify is typically brought in for.
What can Keeper do that Screencastify cannot?
Keeper covers Password management, Zero-knowledge encryption, Secure file storage, BreachWatch. Screencastify covers Screen recording, Video editing, Drawing tools, Google Drive export. Both handle Chrome support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keeper: Is there a free version of Keeper?

Keeper offers a free version with very limited functionality: it stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync. A 30-day free trial provides full access to all features.

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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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Keeper: What are Keeper's paid pricing plans?

Keeper Personal starts at $1.79/month (promotional pricing) with annual billing. Keeper Family covers up to 5 users at $3.83/month annually. Both include unlimited password storage, cross-device sync, and 2FA support.

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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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Keeper: What browsers and devices does Keeper support?

Keeper has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Opera. It also offers native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and web access.

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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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Keeper: Does Keeper support 2FA and passkeys?

Yes, Keeper stores and autofills FIDO2 passkeys and supports multiple 2FA methods including TOTP, SMS, and WebAuthn. Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition) is also supported.

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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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Keeper: How secure is Keeper?

Keeper uses zero-knowledge architecture where data is encrypted and decrypted only on your device. Only you can access your vault, and the company cannot see your passwords or data.

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