Screencastify vs Vidyard

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.

Vidyard records and shares videos on the web, Windows and macOS, with a Chrome extension option. It can capture webcam video, system audio and microphone audio, at up to 4K quality. The Free plan allows five recorded videos per month, up to 30 minutes each, and includes 15 AI videos plus limited recording, editing, sharing and integrations. Free plans also include stock avatars and three custom AI avatars, though automated video creation and delivery are limited. Vidyard supports branded sharing pages, private audiences and password-protected videos. Analytics cover engagement, views, leads, pipeline, revenue and team performance. Video engagement data can sync with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Eloqua and Pardot; Video Agent workflows connect with HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Salesloft and Zapier. Teams and Enterprise plans include team permissions, security options and user management. Teams and Enterprise have custom pricing. An annual savings option is listed at 30%.