A Screencastify alternative with no watermark or video cap
Ethical Tube is a free screen recorder that runs in your browser. Screencastify's free plan gives you 10 videos of up to 30 minutes each, adds a watermark, and blocks MP4 exports. Ethical Tube has no watermark, no video cap, and no time limit, and every recording downloads straight to your computer.
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- Price
- Free
- Watermark
- None
- Video cap
- None
- Time limit
- None
- Account
- Not needed
- Videos are saved to
- Your computer
Comparison
Ethical Tube vs. Screencastify's free plan
| Feature | Ethical Tube | Screencastify Free |
|---|---|---|
| Number of videos | No limit | 10, plus 5 for each person you invite (up to 4) |
| Recording length | No limit | 30 minutes per video |
| Watermark | None | On every video |
| Video file | Downloads right away as MP4, or WebM on Chromebooks | MP4 and MP3 exports blocked |
| Account | Not needed | Required |
| Where videos are stored | Your computer | Your Screencastify account |
| Webcam | Yes | Yes |
| Editing | No | Up to 5 edited videos |
Checked on . Sources: Screencastify pricing, Screencastify free video limit, Screencastify account FAQ.
Screencastify is a trademark of its owner. Ethical Tube isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Screencastify. Screencastify details come from its public pricing page and help center.
Screencastify's free plan
What Screencastify's free plan includes
Screencastify is popular with teachers and students, and its free plan is an easy way to try it. It comes with these limits:
10 videos
You can earn 5 more for each person you invite, up to 4 people.
30 minutes per video
Longer lessons need to be split into parts.
A watermark
Every video on the free plan carries Screencastify's watermark.
No MP4 or MP3 exports
Exporting files is a paid feature.
For classrooms
Why Ethical Tube works well in schools
Nothing to sign up for
No email, Google account, or school login. Students open the page and record.
Videos stay on the device
Recordings save to the computer they were made on. Students hand them in however your class works, like Google Drive or Google Classroom.
No limits mid-semester
There's no video count to run out of, no time limit, and no watermark on student work.
Built on Chrome's screen sharing
It uses the same screen sharing as Google Meet, so there's nothing to install on school computers.
Honest comparison
When Screencastify is the better choice
Screencastify does a lot that Ethical Tube doesn't. Stick with it if you need:
- Editing, like trimming and cutting
- Share links and view tracking
- Questions and quizzes inside videos
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is there a free Screencastify alternative without a watermark?
Yes. Ethical Tube is free and never adds a watermark. It records your entire screen or a single app with your microphone and saves the video to your computer.
How many videos can I make on Screencastify's free plan?
Screencastify's help center says free accounts get 10 videos, plus 5 for each person you invite, up to 4 people. Ethical Tube has no video limit.
Can students use Ethical Tube without an account?
Yes. There's no sign-up, so students can record without an email address or school login.
Do students need to install anything?
No. Ethical Tube is a web page that runs in Chrome or Edge. The first time, the browser asks for permission to share the screen.
Can I upload Ethical Tube videos to Google Drive or YouTube?
Yes. Recordings are MP4 files on Windows and Mac and WebM files on Chromebooks, and Google Drive and YouTube accept both.
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