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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Wistia Record

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AWistia Record (formerly Soapbox) is a free Chrome extension that provides screen and video capture and sharing designed to produce quick walkthrough and explanatory videos, content marketing vids or vlogs, or customer stories, with additional features on paid plans, and integration with Wistia for Marketing.

    $300

    per user/per year

    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $15
    per month per user
    Pro
    $20
    per month per user
    Solo
    $300
    per user/per year
    Free
    Free
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    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.—
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Wistia
    Soapbox is excellent for meeting management - it helps propose an agenda and questions to kick off one on ones. This is very helpful for managers who need a little nudge when asking the right questions to move the meeting forward. This is where the Soapbox structure serves well. If you need more complex software to handle custom processes, you may need to look elsewhere.
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    Pros
    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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    Wistia
    • Beautiful user interface -- an absolute delight to use.
    • Editing options are easy and useful options within the web-app editor.
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    Cons
    Screencastify
    • The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
    • 5-minute cap on free videos can be short
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    Wistia
    • Lacks ability to give surveys
    • Lacks robust features
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    Support Rating
    Screencastify
    No answers on this topic
    Wistia
    We haven't had the chance to reach out to Wistia about Soapbox support, but I know Wistia (as a brand) is epic on all fronts -- sales, marketing & support. So if I had the need to reach out, I'm sure I'd get a reply in a prompt and satisfactory manner.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Wistia
    Where Zoom and GoToMeeting focus on the meeting itself, Soapbox goes more in-depth and gives the structure that a lot of managers are looking for. In my case, it was the question prompts, shared meeting notes, and meeting feedback that provided the most value. Seeing changes to agenda and notes in real-time is also very helpful.
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    Return on Investment
    Screencastify
    • 150 users
    • Many hours of screen recording made
    • Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
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    Wistia
    • It's reducing friction when explaining complex topics to leads & customers.
    • We've had more memorable emails for leads, as they see a custom video is recorded for them.
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