Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder vs Lightshot (screenshot tool)
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Lightshot (screenshot tool) 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; Lightshot (screenshot tool) sits at about 2M users with 4.4 stars.
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.
Lightshot (screenshot tool)
4.4Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.
Side-by-side comparison
| Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder | Lightshot (screenshot tool) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Reviews | 11,700 | 7,000 |
| Users | ~6M+ | ~2M+ |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Developer | Screencastify, LLC | https://app.prntscr.com/ |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 | 2026-08-24 |
| Best for | Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds. | Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server. |
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder: pros & cons
- Syncs across devices
- Trusted by millions of users
Lightshot (screenshot tool): pros & cons
- No editorial pros or cons yet.
Final recommendation
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder wins on adoption, but Lightshot (screenshot tool) scores higher with reviewers — start there if ratings matter more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Lightshot (screenshot tool) 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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