# OBS Studio vs Screencastify

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Screencastify

| Attribute | OBS Studio | Screencastify |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 53 (20% (low)) | 69.4 (42% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 46 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 75,476 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Open-source software that lets you record and broadcast video from your desktop or devices. It provides video and audio mixing with support for multiple input sources like windows, images, webcams, and capture cards. | 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. |
| 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 | 10 | - |
| release.history | `[{"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"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.3","date":"2025-12-05T23:16:24Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.2","date":"2025-10-29T01:26:59Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.1","date":"2025-09-26T22:29:28Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.1"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.8 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:26:07.763Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*