Icecream Screen Recorder vs. Screencastify

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Icecream Screen Recorder
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Icecream Screen Recorder, from small company Icecream Apps headquartered in Cyprus, is presented as an easy-to-use free screen recording software that enables users to record any area of a screen or save it as a screenshot. Record apps and games, video tutorials, webinars, live streams, Skype calls etc. Users can record screen along with audio and webcam. It is available free, or via perpetual license (one-time purchase) through the Pro edition.
$29.95
per year per user
Screencastify
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Screencastify is a suite of video-creation tools for the classroom, from the company of the same name Chicago. It is used in K-12 classrooms around the world, for teachers and students, to create instructional videos, record presentations, and give better feedback, and to support remote learning.
$15
per month per user
Pricing
Icecream Screen RecorderScreencastify
Editions & Modules
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Starter
$15
per month per user
Pro
$20
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Icecream Screen RecorderScreencastify
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Score 9.3 out of 10
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Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Icecream Screen RecorderScreencastify
Likelihood to Recommend
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10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Icecream Apps
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Screencastify
Screencastify is great for beginning video creators or teachers who need a tool to quickly record a screen. For those with a budget, the paid features offers basic editing and the ability to embed questions, which can make for a more polished and meaningful video. Screencastify is not for users who want to create a more polished video with an introduction or other media that needs to be included, such as background music or other images. My go to - if it's quick and easy, use Screencastify. If I want to make in-depth edits, use another solution.
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Pros
Icecream Apps
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Screencastify
  • Easy screencasting
  • Stores videos to the cloud/drive
  • Basic editing, such as trimming
  • Chrome extension is easy to install and use
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Cons
Icecream Apps
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Screencastify
  • The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
  • 5-minute cap on free videos can be short
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Alternatives Considered
Icecream Apps
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Screencastify
Loom and Screencastify are the most direct comparison. They both are Chrome extensions that have a low learning curve for beginner users. Loom offers a pro license free to educators, which allows for unlimited numbers of recordings and a 45-minute cap on recording length, perfect for lessons. Screencastify's pro features are paid for but are also more in-depth. Their editing is more robust, allowing users to trim in the middle, not just the edges. Users also get unlimited recordings and no cap on video length, and some storage depending on the tier purchased. Screencastify also offers volume discounts, which can help reduce the cost significantly. Educators can also create assignments in Screencastify, which is unique to this product. Camtasia is a full-fledged editor and screen recorder, so a full comparison isn't fair, since the products have two different intended uses. Camtasia offers robust features to make a polished final video
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Return on Investment
Icecream Apps
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Screencastify
  • 150 users
  • Many hours of screen recording made
  • Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
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