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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pinnacle Studio

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/ACorel Corporation offers the Pinnacle Studio video editing, containing a wide range of features and tools supporting HD and 3D video, split screen, stop motion, and other kinds of video.

    $54.95

    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
    Pinnacle StudioScreencastify
    Editions & Modules
    Studio
    $54.95
    Studio Plus
    $89.95
    Studio Ultimate
    $109.95
    Starter
    $15
    per month per user
    Pro
    $20
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Pinnacle StudioScreencastify
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    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
    Pinnacle StudioScreencastify
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Pinnacle StudioScreencastify
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Corel Corporation
    It is easy to use with very little explanation. It seems well suited for a creative individual looking to make a professional video.
    Incentivized
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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
    Corel Corporation
    • Allows for quick and easy "commercials" for our announcements..
    • Used to create pre and post worship service videos to help people begin and end worship.
    • Used to create special videos for special music.
    Incentivized
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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
    Corel Corporation
    • Importing files is easy but sometimes difficult to locate.
    • This might be user error but making folders within the imported files would be nice to have.
    • I don't use special effects that often but sometimes they are difficult to find again.
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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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    Usability
    Corel Corporation
    It could use slight improvements. But overall a wonderful product.
    Incentivized
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    Screencastify
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    Support Rating
    Corel Corporation
    I've only had to call one time in several years and they were supportive and helpful.
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    Screencastify
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Corel Corporation
    I have not used other products like Pinnacle Studio.
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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
    Corel Corporation
    • I believe using Pinnacle Studio and what I produced from it aided in doubling our worship attendance.
    • No negative impacts.
    Incentivized
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    Screencastify
    • 150 users
    • Many hours of screen recording made
    • Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
    Incentivized
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