Screencastify Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Screencastify pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $25 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Screencastify offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Starter, Pro, Enterprise/EDU. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/free, Starter at $19/per user/month, Pro at $25/per user/month. The Starter plan is individual educators and creators.
Compared to other screen recording software, Screencastify is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
All Screencastify Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free videos: 10duration: 30 minutes | Free | $undefined 0 | Casual users and evaluation |
| Starter duration: 60 minutes | $19 /per user/month | $84 /per user/month | Individual educators and creators |
| Pro duration: 180 minutes | $25 /per user/month | $120 /per user/month | Power users needing AI features |
| Enterprise/EDU | Contact | Contact | Schools and districts |
View all features by plan
Free
- Up to 10 videos
- 30 minutes per video
- Upload your own videos
- Share with link control
- Video privacy controls
Starter
- Unlimited videos
- 60 minutes per video
- Basic editing tools
- Remove watermark
- Questions and polls
- Video request and collection
- Advanced collaboration
Pro
- All Starter features
- AI video enhancements
- 180 minutes per video
- Advanced AI editing
- AI-generated questions and polls
- Captions, transcripts, translations (90+ languages)
- Teleprompter with AI scripts
- Upload/download media
- YouTube for EDU
Enterprise/EDU
- All Pro features
- Central admin controls
- LMS integrations
- Dedicated training
- Assigned success manager
- Onboarding and support
- Google and Microsoft SSO
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Screencastify really free?
Yes, Screencastify offers a free plan that lets you create your first 10 videos (some sources indicate each up to 30 minutes, others mention 5-minute limits). You can store, watch, and share those videos indefinitely, but you'll need a paid plan for unlimited recording.
02 Does Screencastify work on browsers other than Chrome?
No, Screencastify is currently a Chrome extension only and requires the Chrome browser to function. This is the platform's main limitation for users on Firefox, Safari, or other browsers.
03 How much does Screencastify cost for schools?
School and district pricing starts around $500 annually with volume discounts available. Exclusive 2025-2026 educational packages are offered for organizations needing 6 or more licenses with advanced administrative controls.
04 Can students use Screencastify?
Yes, Screencastify is specifically designed with students in mind. Teachers can assign video creation projects through Google Classroom, and students can easily record and submit video assignments using the student-friendly interface.
05 What's the difference between Screencastify and Loom for education?
Screencastify is purpose-built for K-12 education with Google Classroom integration, interactive questions, and student-friendly features. Loom offers more advanced editing and AI features but provides unlimited free access specifically for verified educators and students.
06 Can I add quizzes to my Screencastify videos?
Yes, one of Screencastify's key features is the ability to add interactive questions directly into videos, which helps measure student understanding and turns simple videos into engaging learning tools.