Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder vs Screen Recorder
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Screen Recorder 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; Screen Recorder sits at about 2M users with 3.8 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.
Screen Recorder
3.8Record a video from the camera or capture it from the screen (desktop, specific application window or browser tab)
Side-by-side comparison
| Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder | Screen Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Reviews | 11,700 | 1,900 |
| Users | ~6M+ | ~2M+ |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Developer | Screencastify, LLC | Themes |
| 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. | Record a video from the camera or capture it from the screen (desktop, specific application window or browser tab) |
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder: pros & cons
- Syncs across devices
- Trusted by millions of users
Screen Recorder: pros & cons
- No editorial pros or cons yet.
Final recommendation
Pick Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder and Screen Recorder 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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