The Best Screencast-O-Matic Alternatives

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DemoAir is an easy-to-use screen recorder to capture your screen and webcam to create a video message for better communication.

Screen recorders are tools that allow you to capture whatever is happening on your screen and make it into an editable, viewable and shareable file. Screen recorders are required by all sorts of individuals in different capacities. Screen recorders can be used by teachers, students, and businessmen etcetera. Making an online course, a video assignment, or a tutorial are some things that you can do effortlessly with the help of screen recorders. And nowadays, due to the mass virtualization in the wake of the epidemic, the significance of screen recorders has become even more unequivocal.

Screencast-O-Matic is a popular recording app that is available in paid as well as a free version. Screencast-O-Matic allows you to record and edit your on-screen activity while also giving you the option of quickly sharing it via social media, MS Teams, Google Classroom, and Email. You can download Screencast-O-Matic on your Windows and Mac device, and enjoy the primary features without having to pay a penny.

Screencast-O-Matic is a popular option and is said to be ‘lightweight’ – which indicates the airy nature of the strain it puts on your device. But don’t worry if you feel as if it’s not the right software for you. There are a ton of other options and alternatives that you can use in lieu of Screencast-O-Matic. That is what this post is about: exploring different alternatives so that you can find your groove and enjoy making awesome screen recordings easily.

Screencastify is an alternative that you can use instead of Screencast-O-Matic.  This software is advertised as being incredibly simple, which makes it easier to use and understand. According to one user, it took about 60 seconds to understand how the software had to be run.

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Features

  • Integrated editing options

  • Quick sharing via the ‘Submit’ feature

  • It is browser-based

  • Comes with a free version and paid version

Pros

It can be used for free indefinitely and does not just have a free trial

It has a variety of editing functions such as merging, trimming, blurring, adding text, and zooming etcetera

It can be integrated with Google Classroom for video assignment submissions

Cons

For free versions, only 5-minute clips can be made

'School' version is available only in the paid version

Wondershare DemoAir

DemoAir is an online screen recorder to record your desktop, browser tab or webcam only and share video directly to different platforms.

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9 Helpful Alternatives to Screencastify Screen Recorder

Here are some alternatives and options that you can use instead of Screencast-O-Matic:

1. DemoAir

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DemoAir is the first alternative on our list. You can get DemoAir as both: a desktop application and a web extension. DemoAir comes in a free and paid version, with the former giving a much more limited experience than the latter. Some of the pros and cons of this software are listed below:

Pros

Gives users the option of recording, editing, and easily sharing video files

Efficient online storage management

Available as downloadable application and web extension both

Useful features such as adding annotations and trimming

Cons

The free version only supports up to 5 minutes of screen recording

24/7 support is available only for the paid version

2. Camtasia

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Camtasia is yet another popular screen recording software. When it comes to features, Camtasia sure packs a punch. It is a good alternative that you can use instead of Screencast-O-Matic. Like Screencastify, it features simple working and is very easy to learn. Here are some pros and cons of Camtasia:

Pros

Camtasia features simple drag-and-drop editing that you can use to add effects to your recording

Camtasia offers you the ease and efficiency of recording only what you want it to. You can choose to record just a particular region, a window, or a particular application

Features animations and transitions that can help you make your recording interactive and enjoyable

Cons

Camtasia is only available in paid version albeit with a free trial that you can use for a limited period of time

3. Open Broadcaster Software

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If you are looking to make some quality screen recordings but are not inclined to fork over an annual or one-time fee, OBS Studio is the way to go. OBS is available on Windows, Linux, and Mac, so you don't have to worry about being fettered by limited compatibility.

Pros

Free, Open-Source

You can create different scenes and switch through them using your desired transitions

Easy-to-use configuration options

You can set hotkeys for actions you frequently use

Cons

The UI may be a bit complex compared to other screen recorders

Only supports Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, and does not support Windows 7 or XP

4. Screenflow

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ScreenFlow is an alternative that you can use for your screen recordings provided you are a Mac user. However, despite the undesirable exclusivity, there is a range of useful features that can help you create awesome screen recordings. It can even capture your iPhone or iPad screens.

Pros

High-quality recordings

Comes with a stock media library

Supports Closed Captions (CC)

Allows iOS recording

Cons

Is mainly a paid service, with the free option being a limited-time trial

Only available for Mac

5. Snagit

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Advertised as ‘The Best Screen Capture Software’, Snagit is packed to the brim with useful features and tools. You can record your screen, edit it, and then share it via a variety of supported applications and platforms which include MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Slack, and Gmail etcetera.

Pros

Has a variety of different editing tools

You can choose to capture your entire desktop, a certain window, or region

Share instantly to supported applications and platforms

You can also record your iOS screen

Cons

For free users, only a limited-time trial is available

6. Loom

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Loom is an easy-to-use browser extension that you can use to record your screen. Loom gives you the option of either recording the entire desktop or just a particular window. With Loom, you can make, edit and share your recordings easily.

Pros

Comes with a free plan

Browser-based

Users can also choose to use the Business plan by opting for the 14-day free trial

Easy to use

Cons

Comes with a lesser number of features and tools as compared to other software on the market

7. Prezi

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Prezi is mainly an app for giving creating and giving presentations. You can export your PPT presentations to Prezi and then tweak them using various features to make sure you are comfortable, and in your element when presenting. You can also record your presentations with Prezi.

Pros

It is completely free

You can create awesome presentations

You can export existing files from PowerPoint

You can record your presentations as well

Cons

Prezi is mainly for giving presentations and hence, the features are centered around that function

8. Screencastify

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Screencastify was discussed at the beginning of this post but let us mention it again in this list. Screencastify is a simple-to-use software that gives users the option of recording, editing, and sharing their captures with ease and efficiency.

Pros

Available in a free version

Can be integrated with Google Classroom for video assignment submissions

Has a range of different editing features

Cons

Has limitations on the free version such as the 5-minute limit on recordings

9. Adobe Premiere Pro

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Adobe Premiere Pro is not a screen recording software but it does feature some heavy video editing features that you can use to tweak and polish your recorded captures.

Pros

Allows audio editing

Can import from a range of different formats

Various transitions and effects

Cons

For free users, it is available only as a 7-day trial

Cannot record your screen

Conclusion

Now that you have looked at all these alternatives, you can decide on which platform is most suited to your needs. The alternatives that we saw in this list are all decent choices that you can use instead of Screencast-O-Matic. Depending on the level of complexity you are looking for, the range of features, and the ease of use, you can opt for any of these options and start capturing your screen.

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