Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder vs Awesome Screenshot
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Awesome Screenshot both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (screenshot), but they are built for different users. Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder has roughly 6M users and a 3.9-star average; Awesome Screenshot sits at about 4M users with 4.7 stars. On pricing, Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder is free while Awesome Screenshot is freemium.
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder
3.9Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
Side-by-side comparison
| Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder | Awesome Screenshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Reviews | 11,700 | 29,500 |
| Users | ~6M+ | ~4M+ |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium · From $8/mo |
| Category | Productivity | Screenshot & Recording |
| Developer | Screencastify, LLC | Awesome Screenshot |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 | 2026-05-28 |
| Best for | Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds. | Support teams and QA testers documenting bugs with annotated captures. |
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder: pros & cons
- Syncs across devices
- Trusted by millions of users
Awesome Screenshot: pros & cons
- No editorial pros or cons yet.
Final recommendation
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder wins on adoption, but Awesome Screenshot scores higher with reviewers — start there if ratings matter more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Awesome Screenshot at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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