SureRecA Screencastify alternative with no subscription and no account
Prices checked on 6 November 2026. SureRec is not affiliated with Screencastify.
Screencastify is a capable recorder, especially for schools that use Google Classroom. But many people only want to press record and keep the file. If what bothers you is signing in, losing videos, a watermark on the free plan or paying every month, SureRec was built for you.
Side by side
| SureRec | Screencastify | |
|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, you sign in to use it |
| Where videos are kept | On your computer, saved every second while recording | In your account and Google Drive |
| Watermark on the free plan | No | Yes |
| Free plan: number of videos | Unlimited | 10 |
| Free plan: length of each video | Up to 15 minutes | Up to 30 minutes |
| File you get | Real MP4 (H.264 + AAC) or WebM, always | MP4, MP3 and GIF export limited to 5 videos on the free plan |
| Paid plan | €29 once, no subscription | $7 a month billed yearly or $18 monthly (Starter), $10 a month billed yearly or $24 monthly (Pro) |
| Paid plan: video length | No limit | 60 minutes (Starter), 180 minutes (Pro) |
| Crash recovery | Yes: if Chrome closes mid-recording, the video is recovered | Some users report videos lost after failed uploads or updates (Chrome Web Store reviews) |
Screencastify prices and limits from screencastify.com/pricing on 6 November 2026. They may have changed since.
What Screencastify does better
- Its free plan allows longer videos: 30 minutes against our 15.
- It shares videos by link from the cloud. SureRec gives you a file to send or upload wherever you like.
- It integrates with Google Classroom and has assignments and AI features for teachers. SureRec does not.
Who SureRec is for
- People who want the video file on their own computer, in a format every player and editor opens.
- People who do not want an account, a cloud upload or a monthly bill.
- Teachers, trainers and teams who record long sessions: Pro has no time limit and is paid once.
Pricing in one line
Free for videos of up to 15 minutes, as many as you like, with no watermark. SureRec Pro is a one-time €29 for no time limit, a trim editor, a camera bubble and 4K. A year of Screencastify Starter billed yearly costs about $84.