Screencastify vs. WeVideo

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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Being a cloud-based video creation platform, students can be more creative, work on storytelling techniques with ease, and be engaged in different multimodal learning experiences designed by the professor.

• WeVideo allows students to collaborate in the same video from multiple places.
• Our students can use WeVideo with all their existing devices.
• No software to install.
• Accessible through our LMS.
• Simple to share video projects.
• Training and support.

Please remember that we mainly use WeVideo in an educational setting.

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• 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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• photo and video library
• easy video editing solution
• good quality exporting

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• The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
• 5-minute cap on free videos can be short

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• Organizations should be able to brand their own instances of WeVideo
• User management and roles can be improved
• ability to purge data not in use

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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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Depending on what I need to do, I'll pick WeVideo or Synthesia. If I need a quick social media video or something with a transition, I'll go with WeVideo. I already know they have great video and photo library, so if it's something simple, I'll go directly to them.

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• 150 users
• Many hours of screen recording made
• Many of users can use the free verison with no issue

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• WeVideo has allow non-communication students to learn basic storytelling techniques
• It's unique cloud editing solution is a great solution for teaching basic video editing
• Allow students to collaborate in one sme story

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