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What it is

Castify is a browser-based toolkit for recording, editing, sharing, and generating materials from video. Screencastify records a browser tab, desktop, webcam, voice, or combinations of these through the browser. Castify Edit can remove silences, reorder clips, create captions and voiceovers, and apply AI enhancement. Castify Submit organizes video submissions with prompts, deadlines, comments, feedback, and completion tracking; Submit AI can generate assignment instructions and rubrics, suggest grades, and provide personalized feedback. Castify Transform turns videos into how-to guides, bug reports, study materials, and custom documents with screenshots and timestamps. Integrations include Google Drive, Google Slides, Gmail, Outlook, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, and YouTube for EDU. The extension supports Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Plans include Free at free, Starter at $7 a month billed annually, Pro at $10 a month billed annually, and custom Enterprise & EDU pricing.

Spec sheet

What it does
Castify combines browser screen and webcam recording, AI editing, sharing, video submissions and video-to-document generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Product
Castify combines browser based screen recording, video editing, sharing, and AI tools for educators and teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Intended users
The site presents Castify as serving educators, K–12 schools, teams, trainers, and creators.Read 4 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include Google Drive, Google Slides, Gmail, Outlook, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology and YouTube.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Security
The company says it is FERPA, COPPA, and CSPC compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified.Read 4 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Support
The pricing page directs users to its help center or sales team for questions and lists onboarding and support for Enterprise & EDU.Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · castify.com
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · castify.com
AI assignment support
The pricing page describes Submit AI as generating assignment instructions and rubrics, suggesting grades, and delivering personalized feedback.Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
AI assignment tools
Submit AI generates assignment instructions and rubrics, suggests grades and produces learner feedback; trial users receive 20 credits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
API documentation licence
The archived API documentation repository is published under the Apache-2.0 licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
API status
The public Castify API documentation repository says the API was client-side and was no longer supported after April 1, 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser support
The recording extension is available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, while the platform runs in a browser without desktop software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Company facts
LinkedIn describes Screencastify as a privately held Chicago software company with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history and location
The about page says Screencastify was founded in 2014 and opened its new Chicago headquarters in 2021.Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Data location
Screencastify says user data is stored in Google Cloud in the United States and that it does not sell or rent personal information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Documentation
Castify Transform generates how-to guides, bug reports, study materials, and custom documents with screenshots and timestamps from videos.Read 4 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Documentation and support
The Help Center provides searchable articles and community support for recording, editing, assessments, accounts, library management, integrations and video features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learn.screencastify.com
Editing
Castify Edit supports transcript-based editing, trimming, captions, translations, voiceovers, zooms, blur and clip merging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Founded year (LinkedIn)
LinkedIn lists Screencastify as founded in 2013.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Founded year (official)
Screencastify’s official history places its founding in 2014.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Interactive video
The platform supports interactive questions, polls and viewer analytics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Legal name and ownership
Crunchbase lists the legal name as Screencastify, LLC and says it was acquired by LearnCore.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Limit: editing depth
Reviewers say editing is less straightforward than recording and less robust than tools intended for polished production videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: legacy licences
Trustpilot reviewers complain that one-time purchasers lost previously available features after the product moved to subscriptions and credit-based exports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: pricing and storage
Reviewers report that free storage and recording limits are restrictive and that paid plans can feel expensive or confusing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: technical issues
Independent reviews mention recording failures, software glitches, technical issues and performance problems on weaker computers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Outage: Google authorization
Screencastify reported a September 14–16, 2026 incident in which Google authorization errors blocked access and Drive permissions until users reconnected accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.screencastify.com
Praise: ease of use
Reviewers repeatedly describe Screencastify as simple to learn, quick to record with and suitable for teachers and beginning creators.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: integrations
Reviewers praise direct Google Drive and Google Classroom integration and quick exporting to Drive, computers and YouTube.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Privacy and storage
The privacy policy says user data is stored in Google Cloud in the United States and that the company does not rent, sell, or license personal information.Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 146 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.9 out of 5 from 11,700 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 83 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 146 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.9 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.4 out of 10 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Recording
Screencastify records a desktop, browser tab or webcam with microphone narration and browser-based annotations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Scale claimed
Castify reports more than 434 million videos, 12.4 million users and service in 195 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Security compliance
Castify states that it is SOC 2 Type II, FERPA, COPPA and CSPC compliant.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Supported browsers
The site says the browser extension is available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.Read 4 Oct 2026 · castify.com
System requirements
Castify states that its platform works on Chromebooks, Windows PCs and Macs with an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Transform documents
Transform creates how-to tutorials, bug tickets, study guides or custom documents with screenshots and timestamps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Transform exports
Generated documents can be copied to clipboard, downloaded as DOCX or PDF, saved to Google Drive or attached to a video watch page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Video sharing
Recordings can be shared by link, embedded, exported to MP4/GIF/MP3, sent to Google Drive or uploaded to YouTube.Read 15 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Video submissions
Submit collects screen or webcam responses through links that recipients can use without an account or app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com

Plans and prices

Free Free No credit card required 10 videos · 30 minutes per video · watermark · limited Submit · up to 4 team invites Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Free Free Up to 10 videos · 30 minutes per video · up to 5 members Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Starter $7 a month billed annually; $19 when billed monthly Unlimited videos · 60 minutes per video · basic editing · up to 5 members Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Starter $7 a month Per user/month, billed annually; $19 per user/month billed monthly Unlimited videos · 60-minute recordings · watermark removal · viewer analytics · Submit highlight reels Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Pro $10 a month Per user/month, billed annually; $25 per user/month billed monthly AI enhancements · 180-minute recordings · captions/transcripts · translations/voiceovers · exports · LMS grade sync Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com
Pro $10 a month billed annually; $25 when billed monthly Unlimited videos · 180 minutes per video · AI editing · up to 5 members Read 4 Oct 2026 · screencastify.com
Enterprise & EDU Priced on request Custom quote Central administration · LMS integrations · dedicated training · assigned success manager · Google and Microsoft SSO Read 15 Oct 2026 · castify.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Records screen, voice, webcam, or combinations
  • AI editing can caption and reorder clips
  • Submission workflows include prompts and deadlines
  • Integrates with major education and productivity tools
  • Free plan supports up to five members

Limits

  • Free plan allows up to 10 videos
  • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes
  • Paid plans are billed per user
  • Enterprise and EDU pricing is custom

Who it suits

Castify suits educators, K–12 schools, trainers, teams, and creators needing browser recording and video workflows. Its submission, assignment, and feedback tools also fit instructional programs.

Verdict

Castify combines browser recording with editing, assignment collection, feedback, and video-to-document tools. The free tier is limited, while paid plans add longer recordings and AI editing.

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