Screencastify vs OBS Studio Pricing (2026)
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Screencastify vs OBS Studio

Screen Recording pricing comparison · 2026

Screencastify pricing ranges from $0–$10/month, while OBS Studio uses custom pricing. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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Screencastify
Screencastify pricing starts at $0/month for the Free plan, which includes a 5-minute reco
verified 12w ago
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OBS Studio
OBS Studio is completely free and open-source software for video recording and live stream
verified 8w ago
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pro
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 8 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Free Plan Limitations
    1 source
  • Advanced AI Features
    1 source
  • Two-Tool Trap for Text Documentation
    1 source
  • LMS Integrations
    1 source
  • Lost Productivity from Logouts
    1 source
4 documented
  • GPU upgrade for hardware encoding
    $150-$400 one-time
  • Third-party plugins or overlays
    $0-$20/month
  • Streaming platform costs
    $0-$50/month depending on platform
  • No official support — community only
    Time cost — no dollar cost
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Screencastify
OBS
Auto-renewal
Yes
✓ No
Cancellation
Users cannot cancel a subscription during the active term but can disable auto-renew for the next period; no full or pro-rated refunds are issued upon cancellation.
—
Commitment
An annual commitment is implied for Starter and Pro plans to realize significant savings, such as $720/year for the Starter plan.
—
Price escalation
The terms of service state that prices may change over time, but no specific dollar figures or percentages for annual uplifts are mentioned.
—
Can downgrade
—
No
Based on 1 verified source (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.5out of 5 (6)
G2
4.6out of 5 (83)
Best for
Users trying the platform
Watch out
limited customization options for annotations, webcam, and video playback speed
TrustRadius
8.9out of 5 (45)
Best for
Everyone
Watch out
Steep learning curve
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Screen Recording

Screencastify

$0–$10
/month
4 plans · Free tier
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VS
Screen Recording

OBS Studio

Custom pricing
/month
1 plan · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Screencastify uses pricing while OBS Studio uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Screencastify

$0–$10 / month
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vs

OBS Studio

Custom pricing
See full OBS Studio pricing →

Screencastify and OBS Studio both operate in the screen recording category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Screencastify OBS Studio
Free Free /month Free /month
Starter $7 /user/month —
Pro $10 /user/month —
Enterprise & EDU Custom —

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Screencastify 5 hidden costs

high
Free Plan Limitations
medium
Advanced AI Features
medium
Two-Tool Trap for Text Documentation
high
LMS Integrations
medium
Lost Productivity from Logouts
See all Screencastify hidden costs →

OBS Studio 4 hidden costs

low
GPU upgrade for hardware encoding $150-$400 one-time
low
Third-party plugins or overlays $0-$20/month
low
Streaming platform costs $0-$50/month depending on platform
low
No official support — community only Time cost — no dollar cost
See all OBS Studio hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Screencastify OBS Studio
Auto-renewal Yes No
Cancellation Users cannot cancel a subscription during the active term but can disable auto-renew for the next period; no full or pro-rated refunds are issued upon cancellation. —
Minimum commitment An annual commitment is implied for Starter and Pro plans to realize significant savings, such as $720/year for the Starter plan. —
Price escalation The terms of service state that prices may change over time, but no specific dollar figures or percentages for annual uplifts are mentioned. —
Can downgrade — No

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