castlet vs Screencastify
Screencastify is a Chrome extension for recording and sharing videos, made for classrooms with Google Classroom built in, and castlet is a recorder that runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on desktop. The difference: castlet needs no sign-in and has no video limit, while Screencastify saves to Google Drive and works with Google Classroom.
| Feature | castlet | Screencastify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free plan, paid plans for more |
| Account needed | No | Yes, Google sign-in |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer (browser storage). Leaves only when you download. | Saved to Screencastify and Google Drive |
| Install | Nothing to install. Can be installed as an app. | Chrome extension |
| Recording length (free) | Limited only by disk space | 30 minutes per video |
| Number of videos (free) | Unlimited | 10 videos |
| Share links | No, you share the downloaded file | Yes, share links and Google Classroom |
| Editing | Trim, cut out parts, remove audio | Included |
| Watermark | No | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Works offline | Yes, once loaded | Not stated; recordings are saved to the cloud |
Pick castlet if…
- You do not want to sign in with Google
- You want more than 10 videos or longer than 30 minutes, free
- You want to record in Firefox or Safari, or do not want to add an extension
Pick Screencastify if…
- You teach or work in a school that uses Google Classroom
- You want to share a link to a video without sending a file
- You already use Chrome and Google Drive for everything
Questions
Do I need to sign in to use castlet?
No. castlet has no accounts. Open it, press record, and download the file when you are done. Screencastify asks you to sign in with Google.
Are there limits in castlet like on the Screencastify free plan?
No. castlet has no limit on recording length or number of videos, only the space on your disk. The Screencastify free plan lists 30 minutes per video and 10 videos.
When is Screencastify the better choice?
In a school that uses Google Classroom, or when you want to share a video by link. castlet does not connect to Google Classroom or make share links.
More comparisons: castlet vs Loom, castlet vs OBS Studio, or all of them side by side.
Try castlet now
No account, no upload, no watermark. It runs in your desktop browser.
Facts about Screencastify checked on from https://www.screencastify.com/buy. Screencastify is a trademark of Screencastify, LLC.