Product A
Screencastify
by Screencastify
Chrome extension screen recorder built for teachers and educators.
Free tier
Visit Screencastify →Product B
StreamYard
by Hopin
Browser-based live streaming studio for multi-destination broadcasts.
Free tier
Visit StreamYard →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Screencastify | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Top Pros | Saves directly to Google Drive | Multi-destination streaming from browser |
| Extremely easy for non-technical users | Guest invite link (no download needed) | |
| Generous free plan | Branded overlays and lower-thirds | |
| Top Cons | Chrome-only (no desktop app) | Paid plans are pricey for solo creators |
| 5-min cap on free recordings | Watermark on free tier |
Choose Screencastify if you…
- Want: saves directly to google drive
- Want: extremely easy for non-technical users
- Want: generous free plan
Choose StreamYard if you…
- Want: multi-destination streaming from browser
- Want: guest invite link (no download needed)
- Want: branded overlays and lower-thirds