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ProWritingAid vs Screencastify

ProWritingAid logo

ProWritingAid

Browser Extensions

AI writing assistant and grammar checker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Screencastify logo

Screencastify

Learning Management

Simple video creation for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProWritingAid free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day; Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge
  • They diverge on capability: ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking, Screencastify covers Screen recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProWritingAid and Screencastify actually diverge.

Attributes where ProWritingAid and Screencastify differ
AttributeProWritingAidScreencastify
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, EdgeChrome Browser
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsLearning Management

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2013).

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 ProWritingAid

  • Grammar checking
  • Style analysis
  • Readability reports
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Firefox support
  • Safari 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.

ProWritingAid

  • Grammar and style checking for writers and authorsnot Screencastify
  • Story planning and structure analysisnot Screencastify
  • Character and manuscript analysis for fiction writersnot Screencastify
  • Integration with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, and Notionnot Screencastify

Screencastify

No use cases recorded yet. See the Screencastify review.

Where each one falls short

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

ProWritingAid

  • Free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • Advanced AI features (50 Sparks per day, Chapter Critiques) only in Premium Pro tier
  • Desktop apps for Mac and Windows; iOS/Android support limited to specific integrations
  • Yearly subscriptions significantly more cost-effective than monthly (67% savings)

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

ProWritingAid

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProWritingAid review.

Screencastify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 videos
    • 30 min max
    • Watermark
  • Starter$15/month
    • 60 min max recordings
  • Pro$20/month
    • 120 min max recordings

Which should you pick?

Choose ProWritingAid if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want style analysis.
ProWritingAid 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 ProWritingAid or Screencastify better?
Neither clearly leads. ProWritingAid 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, ProWritingAid or Screencastify?
ProWritingAid starts at Free and Screencastify at Free.
Does ProWritingAid or Screencastify run on more platforms?
ProWritingAid runs on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser.
Can I use ProWritingAid for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ProWritingAid best used for?
ProWritingAid is most often used for grammar and style checking for writers and authors, story planning and structure analysis, character and manuscript analysis for fiction writers, integration with microsoft word, google docs, scrivener, and notion. Of those, grammar and style checking for writers and authors and story planning and structure analysis are not what Screencastify is typically brought in for.
What can ProWritingAid do that Screencastify cannot?
ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking, Style analysis, Readability reports, Plagiarism checker. 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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