# Record every lesson. No video limit.

> Looking for a Screencastify alternative? ScreenBadger records Chrome tabs for up to 60 minutes free, with no video limit, auto zoom, blur, and local storage.

ScreenBadger’s free plan records Chrome tabs for up to 60 minutes and keeps as many recordings as your browser can hold. Add zooms, captions, and callouts, then export a watermark-free MP4 up to 720p.

Web page: https://screenbadger.com/screencastify-alternative

## ScreenBadger

Record a tab for up to 60 minutes, get automatic zooms that follow your clicks, blur private details, trim and caption on a timeline, and export MP4 or GIF. Recordings stay in your browser, and Cloud adds share links when you need them.

## What Screencastify does well

Screencastify is a Chrome extension and Edge add-on for recording and sharing video, used widely in schools. It integrates with Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas, and lets you add questions and polls to turn a video into an assignment. Paid plans add longer recordings, AI editing, captions and transcripts, and translations.

## ScreenBadger vs. Screencastify

| Feature | ScreenBadger | Screencastify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price model | Free, one-time Pro, or Cloud subscription | Free, or from $7 per user per month billed yearly |
| Free recording length | Up to 60 minutes | Up to 30 minutes |
| Free video limit | Unlimited local recordings | 10 videos |
| Platform | Chrome extension (Chromium browsers) | Chrome extension and Edge add-on |
| Automatic zoom | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy blur | Auto-masked fields and timed blur | Not listed |
| Editing | Free: trim, split, speed | Basic editing on Starter, AI editing on Pro |
| Captions | Manual, or import SRT/VTT | Captions and transcripts on Pro |
| Interactive questions | No | On Starter and up |
| LMS integrations | No | Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas |
| Screenshots | Capture and annotate | Not listed |
| Where recordings live | In your browser | Screencastify library |

Competitor details checked October 2026 from their public website and may have changed.

Sources:

- https://www.screencastify.com/pricing
- https://www.screencastify.com/

## Choose ScreenBadger if…

- You hit the free video limit and want to keep recording without a subscription.
- You want editing, zooms, and callouts on the free plan.
- You record screens that show student or customer data and need blur.
- You want an annotated screenshot tool in the same extension.

## Choose Screencastify if…

- You teach and want questions, polls, and grading inside the video.
- You need Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas integration.
- Your school needs central admin controls and SSO.
- You want automatic captions, transcripts, or translations.

## The verdict

Screencastify is built around classrooms, with interactive questions and LMS integrations that ScreenBadger doesn’t offer. ScreenBadger gives individuals more on the free plan: longer recordings, no video cap, and a full editor. For teachers who need assignments and grading, Screencastify remains the better fit.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenBadger a free Screencastify alternative?

Yes. The free plan records tabs for up to 60 minutes with no limit on how many recordings you keep, and exports unlimited watermark-free MP4s up to 720p.

### Does ScreenBadger work in Edge?

Yes. ScreenBadger runs in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, and Opera. It records a browser tab or your entire screen, and its automatic zooms work best for lessons and walkthroughs on the web.

### Can I add quiz questions to a ScreenBadger video?

No. ScreenBadger focuses on recording and editing. If you need in-video questions and grading, Screencastify supports them on paid plans.

### Can I share ScreenBadger videos with a link?

Yes, with the Cloud plan. Share links and embeds support password protection, view analytics, and timestamped comments. You can also download the MP4 and share it however you like.

### Which should I choose?

Choose Screencastify for classroom workflows with questions and LMS integrations. Choose ScreenBadger for longer free recordings and a built-in editor with zooms and blur.

## Related

- [Chrome screen recorder](https://screenbadger.com/chrome-screen-recorder): Record, edit, and export tab recordings without leaving Chrome.
- [Tutorial video maker](https://screenbadger.com/tutorial-video-maker): Record clear how-to videos with zooms, captions, callouts, and an optional step guide.
- [Screen recorder](https://screenbadger.com/features/screen-recorder): Record a browser tab or your entire screen for up to 60 minutes with tab sound, your microphone, and your camera.
- [Loom alternative](https://screenbadger.com/loom-alternative): Record longer tab videos for free, edit them locally, and share only when you choose.

Last updated: 2026-10-22