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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Lightworks

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ALightworks is a video editing tool from LWKS, including dynamic video and audio editing, vibrant colour, visual effects, and sharing features.

    $9.99

    per month per user

    Screencastify

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AScreencastify 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
    LightworksScreencastify
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $15
    per month per user
    Pro
    $20
    per month per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    LightworksScreencastify
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    User Ratings
    LightworksScreencastify
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    LWKS
    Lightworks is a great tool for a non-designer to use because it provides a number of tools and capabilities that can be quickly learned. For someone who is an advanced video editor, it may not provide every tool they will need. Given how much can be accomplished through the free version, I think it's a great tool for making simple videos for social media, YouTube and other basic applications.
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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
    LWKS
    • Drag and drop all videos easily.
    • Easy to split videos and strip.
    • You can work with multiple sequences.
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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
    LWKS
    • I have had it crash on me while using; thought content is saved
    • The user interface could be updated/modernized
    • Hot-keys commands are not always intuitive
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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
    LWKS
    Adobe is a great tool that is very competitive and I still use it depending on what PC I have on hand and how fast the job needs to get done but I selected Lightwork because I think that it is less complicated to browse and was able to learn the shortcuts fast, making my time more productive.
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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
    LWKS
    • It has helped us create more video content that we had not been able to do in the past
    • Given that we can use the free version in almost every situation, there has been no direct cost to use
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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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