Check Out Vmaker: The Number One Screencastify Alternative
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Screencastify say they’re free but are they really? Let’s take a look.
Features
Vmaker FREE plan
Screencastify Free
Unlimited number of recordings
Record without a watermark
Multiple signup modes
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Sign up through Google, Facebook, or Email<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Supports only google sign in")
Multiple recording platforms
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Vmaker comes as a Mac app, Windows app, Chrome plugin, and iOS App <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Supports only chrome plugin forcing you to choose a chrome browser.")
Do not disturb option
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Record with utmost peace with the DND mode <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No do not disturb mode")
Video storage
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Unlimited Cloud Storage <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Limited Video Storage")
Video Editor
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Entire host of editing tools to fine-tune your videos. <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> You can edit videos but can’t export more than 5 mins")
One video version
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> You can edit your original video directly without duplicating and confusing the video version. <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Screencastify: Edited videos appear as a separate file consuming space and causing confusion!")
Google drive dependency
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Vmaker runs independently of Google drive offering you flexibility. <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Mandatorily connects with google drive for recording")
What makes Vmaker the best alternative to Screencastify
Vmaker lets you create high quality engaging videos by recording your screen, webcam, or both at the same time in addition to capturing microphone and system audio. Not just that, Vmaker lets you create, edit, and share videos on the go from any device or platform of your choice. All of which even on the free plan!
We DO NOT let notifications disturb you
Record videos with peace. We value our users and ensure even users on our free plan record videos without disturbances whilst recording.
Screencastify doesn’t have a DND mode which again is a big disadvantage. Imagine getting a notification midst of your recording that would be so annoying.
Edit as you wish
Our free plan comes with an inbuilt editor that not only lets you trim videos but also crop, remove audio, flip, rotate, and much more making your videos look professional!
Screencastify lets you just trim your video using the recorder. They have a separate plan for video editing which has all the editing features but restricts export to 5 mins, How could they do this, we don’t understand!
Convenient Recording
Record videos on your favorite devices with convenience. Vmaker enables you to record using a Mac app, Windows app, Chrome plugin, Android app, Ios app through a single account. All videos recorded on any device will be available in a single online Vmaker dashboard. Safe and Secure.
Unfortunately, Screencastify supports only a chrome plugin which means you have to have a chrome browser for recording videos.
Workspace, Collaboration, Teams ~ Screencastify says what’s that!
Vmaker enables you to add teammates to the workspace, create folders, share your recording with teammates ensuring utmost productivity across the entire organization. Vmaker ensures all of the users inside an organization are connected through a single Vmaker account!
Screencastify is just a lite tool that doesn’t let you create workspaces, add teammates, create a folder, or anything of that sort.
No complications whatsoever
Vmaker of course comes with paid plans that help you communicate and collaborate effectively over engaging videos and at the same time, not burn a hole in your pocket.
We always want the best for our customers and our Starter and Team plans have been bundled in a way for you to maximize your benefits out of Vmaker. Choose between our paid plans based on your needs.
PS: You can always continue with the Vmaker Lite plan which is free now and will always be.
Features
Vmaker Starter plan
Screencastify Paid plan
High quality 4K Recording
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Choose up to a recording quality of 4K without having to worry about file size<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> Screencastify supports only a recording quality of upto 720P even in their paid plan")
Screen blur option
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Hide sensitive information on the screen <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No option to hide a part of the screen")
Custom recording dimension
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Choose the specific part of the screen that you want to record<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No custom recording dimensions")
Virtual background
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Choose a virtual background while recording your screen + webcam<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No virtual background for webcam")
Features
Vmaker Teams plan
Screencastify Paid plan
Recording Scheduler
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Schedule your recording automatically with our recording assistant, Max!<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No recording scheduler")
Self-destruction
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Set videos to auto-delete after a period <br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No auto-deleting of video")
SSO
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Teams deserve SSO and we have got it for you<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No SSO")
Folders
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Create folders and keep your recordings organized. Share multiple videos quickly by sharing a folder<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No folder. You’ll have to create a folder on the drive and share it again. Ugh.")
Real-time collaboration
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Collaborate and communicate with teammates in real-time.<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No concept of teams, workspace or collaboration.")
Team library and Shared library
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Access videos created by teammates and the ones specifically shared with you through the workspace<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span> No team or shared library")
Custom Branding
![Information]( "<span class='vmaker_head'>Vmaker:</span> Remove Vmaker branding and add your company logo in the player page<br><span class='vmaker_head'>Screencastify:</span>No custom branding")
Price
$98
/year![Information]( "$49 + $49 Record and edit = $98 Yearly")
By now you’ll know who’s the real deal when it comes to screencasting.
