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Screencastify vs Violentmonkey

Screencastify logo

Screencastify

LMS

Simple video creation for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Violentmonkey logo

Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Screencastify limited to Chrome browser only, cannot record on Firefox, Safari, or Edge; Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • They diverge on capability: Screencastify covers Screen recording, Violentmonkey covers Userscript support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Screencastify and Violentmonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Screencastify and Violentmonkey differ
AttributeScreencastifyViolentmonkey
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome BrowserChrome, Firefox, Edge
CategoryLMSBrowser Extensions

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Screencastify

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

Only in Violentmonkey

  • Userscript support
  • Clean interface
  • Cloud sync
  • Script editor
  • Firefox support
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Screencastify

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

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Screencastify
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Screencastify
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Screencastify
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Screencastify

Where each one falls short

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

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

Violentmonkey

  • Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
  • Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Violentmonkey if

  • You need userscript support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want clean interface.
Violentmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Screencastify or Violentmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Screencastify starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Screencastify or Violentmonkey?
Screencastify starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free.
Does Screencastify or Violentmonkey run on more platforms?
Screencastify runs on Chrome Browser. Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Screencastify for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Screencastify best used for?
Screencastify is most often used for recording lessons for flipped classroom instruction without external tools, creating product demos and explainer videos for sales teams, documenting technical processes for customer support tutorials, collecting and grading video assignments from students with rubrics. Of those, recording lessons for flipped classroom instruction without external tools and creating product demos and explainer videos for sales teams are not what Violentmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Screencastify do that Violentmonkey cannot?
Screencastify covers Screen recording, Video editing, Drawing tools, Google Drive export. Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. 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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Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?

Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.

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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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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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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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Violentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?

Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.

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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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Violentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?

Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.

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