PassFab Screen Recorder vs Screencastify

PassFab Screen Recorder records computer screens, webcams and games on Windows and macOS. It supports full-screen and regional capture, while game recording is described as running at a high frame rate. Webcam input can include web IP cameras and other devices; users can remove a character background or add a background color. Picture-in-picture records camera and screen together, with controls for camera size and position. Audio can include computer sound and microphone sound together or either source alone. Listed resolutions range from 360p through 1080p, and the FAQ says 4K output can be selected when the display is 4K. Editing tools include cursor highlighting or magnification, arrows, shapes and lower thirds. The product page says there is no time limit on recordings. PassFab presents the recorder for students, teachers, businesses and gamers. It is a paid product with a free plan and trial listed, but no license prices are provided. The listed license terms are one month, one year and lifetime, each for one Mac.

Screencastify is a browser-based screen recorder that captures a screen with webcam, microphone, or system audio. It runs in a browser without software installation, and Chrome and Edge extensions are available. Videos can be shared by link with privacy controls; team tools include comments, shared folders, collaboration, and granular permissions. The Free plan allows up to 10 recordings, each up to 30 minutes and 1080p, with indefinite storage, viewing, and sharing. Starter costs $7 a month per user when billed annually and allows 60-minute videos up to 1080p. Pro costs $10 a month per user when billed annually and allows 180-minute videos up to 4K, with AI editing, captions, transcripts, translations, and voiceovers. Enterprise & EDU uses custom pricing and includes central administration, SSO, training, and support. Integrations include Google Drive, Google Slides, Gmail, Outlook, YouTube, and LMS platforms. Screencastify states compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and CSPC, and SOC 2 Type II certification.