# OBS Studio vs Screencastify

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Screencastify

| Attribute | OBS Studio | Screencastify |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.9 (28% (low)) | 66.2 (55% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 74 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 76,985 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"OBS Studio is a free, open-source application that enables users to mix multiple video and audio sources into scenes and stream them live to various platforms or record to disk. It runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux without licensing fees or usage restrictions and is distributed under the GPLv2 license. It is indexed under Screen Recording.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"What is OBS Studio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OBS Studio is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"Is OBS Studio free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OBS Studio supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"What platforms does OBS Studio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OBS Studio can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"Can OBS Studio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for OBS Studio. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OBS Studio not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://obsproject.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does OBS Studio have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. OBS Studio is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio","question":"Is OBS Studio open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform for creating, editing, and sharing videos with AI-assisted features including transcription, translation, and interactive elements. Designed for educators, trainers, and teams to create engaging video content. It is indexed under Screen Recording.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","question":"What is Screencastify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Screencastify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $7 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","question":"Is Screencastify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Screencastify. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Screencastify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Screencastify, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","question":"Can Screencastify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Screencastify, including Google Drive, Google Slides, Gmail, Outlook, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology and YouTube. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","question":"What does Screencastify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Screencastify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Screencastify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.screencastify.com/features/coppa-ferpa-and-soc2-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Screencastify have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A desktop program that captures video from multiple sources, composes scenes with transitions, and streams to various platforms. It includes audio mixing with filters and supports plugins and scripting for extended functionality. | A cloud-based video recording platform that lets users capture screen and webcam content, apply AI-powered editing and enhancements, add captions and translations, and share with interactive elements like quizzes and questions. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"native_desktop","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"multi_camera_switching_and_scene_management":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas_hybrid","instant_cloud_link_generation_hosting":true,"lightweight_video_trimming_and_stitching":true,"viewer_analytics_and_watch_time_tracking":true,"ai_automated_transcription_and_closed_captions":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 8 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Google Slides"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Google Classroom"},{"name":"Canvas"},{"name":"Schoology"},{"name":"YouTube"}]` |
| language.primary | C | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://obsproject.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:49:09.287Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with 10 initial videos, plus 5 bonus videos per referral","features":["Upload your own videos","Share instantly with a link","Control video privacy"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Create and share videos with essential recording and sharing tools","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"bonus_videos":"5 per referral (up to 4 referrals)","initial_videos":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$7/user/month billed annually ($19/month when billed monthly)","features":["Everything in Free","Create unlimited videos","Record up to 60 minutes","Add questions and polls","Request & collect videos","Advanced collaboration"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited video creation with 60-minute recording limit and collaboration features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"max_recording_length":"60 minutes"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$10/user/month billed annually ($25/month when billed monthly)","features":["Everything in Starter","AI video enhancements","AI questions & polls","Captions & transcripts","Translations & voiceovers","Teleprompter with AI scripts","Upload and download media","YouTube for EDU (Education users only)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced video creation with AI enhancements, captions, translations, and media management","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise & EDU","summary":"Custom pricing. Contact sales.","features":["Everything in Pro","Central admin controls","LMS integrations","Dedicated training","Assigned success manager","Onboarding & support","Google & Microsoft SSO"],"description":"Full-featured plan with admin controls, LMS integrations, and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Castify Transform"},{"name":"Castify Submit AI"}],"summary":"From $7/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.screencastify.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:33:24.236Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":7,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 7 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta6","date":"2026-10-02T23:27:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta6"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta5","date":"2026-10-01T00:09:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta5"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta4","date":"2026-09-25T22:29:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta4"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.2","date":"2026-08-14T22:43:31Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.1","date":"2026-07-24T22:58:26Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0","date":"2026-07-21T22:25:33Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-rc2","date":"2026-07-16T21:10:05Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-rc1","date":"2026-07-10T23:14:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-beta3","date":"2026-07-03T00:04:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-beta3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-beta2","date":"2026-06-22T19:58:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-beta2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.2","date":"2026-04-21T20:10:35Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.1","date":"2026-04-02T19:54:40Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0","date":"2026-03-11T20:24:32Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc4","date":"2026-03-05T23:56:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc4"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc3","date":"2026-03-04T23:01:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc2","date":"2026-02-28T19:37:42Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc1","date":"2026-02-06T00:48:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-beta2","date":"2026-01-16T22:48:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-beta2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-beta1","date":"2026-01-14T23:27:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-beta1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.4","date":"2025-12-13T22:02:08Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.4"}]` | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://obsproject.com/privacy-policy | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fobsproject%2Fobs-studio&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Screen Recording)

| Capability | OBS Studio | Screencastify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Native desktop | Cloud saas hybrid |
| Simultaneous screen and webcam picture in picture | - | - |
| Instant cloud link generation hosting | - | ✓ |
| AI automated transcription and closed captions | - | ✓ |
| Viewer analytics and watch time tracking | - | ✓ |
| In video call to action cta buttons | - | - |
| Lightweight video trimming and stitching | - | ✓ |
| Slack ms teams interactive player embed | - | - |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM viewer sync | - | - |
| Local offline mp4 export engine | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:07:50.478Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*