Compare Screencastify and Notion Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?

	Screencastify	Notion Web Clipper
	Screencastify is a popular Chrome extension for screen recording. It offers a range of features but has shifted many basic functionalities behind a paywall, affecting its overall value. Productivity	Notion Web Clipper lets you save web pages directly into your Notion workspace. While it has some useful basic features, it also has limitations that might affect your productivity. Web Clipper Productivity
Key Features	Record Desktop, Browser Tab, and Webcam: Capture any part of your screen. Edit Video: Trim, merge, and add text directly from your browser. Share Easily: Export as MP4, GIF, or MP3, and share via Google Drive or Classroom. Interactive Questions: Add questions to videos to engage viewers. Annotations: Draw on your screen in real-time to highlight key points. Captions: Add captions in multiple languages to make videos accessible.	Save with One Click: Easily save web pages to Notion with a single click. Organize Immediately: Choose where to save your web pages before clipping. Tag, Share, Comment: Turn saved pages into actionable items, link them to projects, and assign them to teammates. Cross-Device Access: Read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.
Our Rating	7.8	7.3
Total users	6,000,000	1,037,934
Total ratings	11,733	797
Average rating	4.0 ⭐	3.6 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.0 11.7K+ ratings 6.0M+Users	3.3 596 ratings 1.0M+Users
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Firefox	-	4.0 201 ratings 37.9K+Users
Safari	-	-
Features	8.8 Screencastify offers a robust set of features, including screen and webcam recording, video editing and interactive questions. Leaving aside the fact that many features are only available for a fee, it's fair to say that it offers a lot of features. While recording, you can easily add spotlights and draw on the screen. The drawing tools offer a nice range of options, so you should have everything you need: The subsequent editor also offers many functions where you can cut the video to your needs. Here is what the basic editor looks like: It recently also added an AI feature that automatically adds captions, transcripts, titles, and descriptions. Furthermore, Screencastify offers another video editor when clicking "Edit Video" in the top right corner. This will open up another editor where you can do some more video editing. Here is how it looks like: In our opinion, this editor isn’t necessary if you already have your own video editing software, but it could be useful for some people. We’re not entirely sure if this is just an older version of the original editor. However, we did discover that you can export videos to MP4 for free, thanks to an "Export" button that lets you do so without any limitations. We’re not certain if this is intentional, but at least it works for us.	6.0 The extension makes it easy to save web pages. This worked perfectly in our tests. All texts, including images, were saved correctly in a new page in Notion. However, some users report that various types such as mathematical formulas are not saved or are not saved correctly. When saving the page, you are asked where it should be saved in Notion. The immediate organization of the saved content with tags, as illustrated in the Chrome store, is not possible via the extension, but only in Notion. This also includes highlighting text passages. An important component for us is the cross-device access, due to the direct saving in Notion, so you can read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.
Performance	7.5 The speed has deteriorated considerably with the latest updates. This is probably because more and more functions, such as the AI function, are being added. The tool has become slower, and creating links or accessing older videos takes longer than before. Many users have also complained about the performance in the reviews.	6.5 Overall, we found the program to be a basic web clipping app that is well suited for saving basic websites. However, some users report problems saving all content, such as math formulas, in the reviews. Performance can also vary depending on the browser and operating system.
Design	9.0 The design is intuitive and user-friendly. We think that navigation is very intuitive despite the many functions.	7.0 The design is clear and concise. However, this is simply because there are hardly any customization options.
Value for Money	5.0 As already mentioned, we are somewhat shocked by the limitations of the free version. Especially if you have used the app in the past and can export videos for free. In addition, even with the starter package for $7, you are limited to 10 exports. We find that many other providers offer much more for the money.	8.0 Use of the extension is free of charge. However, compared to other providers of Web Clipper for Notion, it does not offer many functions. Whether a free version of Notion is sufficient for saving websites in the long term is another question. In our opinion, however, you get good value for money with the Plus version, which in particular allows you to save unlimited data.
Ease of Use	8.5 Screencastify is easy to use, with a minimal learning curve. Even beginners can quickly get the hang of it. However, we find that recent updates have introduced some complexities that are not absolutely necessary for a screen recorder.	8.0 The installation worked perfectly. Saving pages is intuitive and further processing in Notion is also easy for Notion users. The fact that you can't set tags directly in the extension is a disadvantage. If you haven't used Notion before, you will need to find your way around the app first, as you will be overwhelmed with many functions, especially at the beginning.
Security & Privacy	8.0 Unfortunately, an account is required, which in our opinion is not necessary for Screen recorder. However, Screencastify's privacy policy is very comprehensive and complies with standard data protection practices, including compliance with the GDPR and PCI-DSS certification for payment data. Screencastify takes reasonable security measures but, like all online services, cannot guarantee absolute protection.	8.2 Notion takes standard measures to protect user data. It also complies with the most important data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Only the use of cookies and tracking technologies by Notion is somewhat questionable.
Conclusion	Screencastify was a fantastic tool in the past, and we used to use it daily. Unfortunately, recent updates have made it less user-friendly by hiding key features behind a paywall. For people who need a wide range of features, the tool is still an option. For others who just want to make a recording every now and then to export a video, Screencastify is unfortunately no longer an option.	In summary, the Notion Web Clipper is a useful tool for saving and organizing web content directly in your Notion workspace. However, there are some limitations, such as not being able to mark things up or set tags directly from the extension. This is done afterwards in Notion. There are also occasional problems with saving certain types of content such as mathematical formulas. Despite these drawbacks, it can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit, especially if you're already a Notion user.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Screencastify and Notion Web Clipper, Screencastify came out on top, scoring 7.8. Screencastify is the most widely used, with over 6 million users and 12k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, Screencastify has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 3.95, which supports its strong performance in our review. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features. Looking for the richest feature set? Screencastify stands out with a rating of 8.8. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Need top performance? Screencastify stands out with a rating of 7.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.5. Design lovers, take note: Screencastify stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Want to get the most for your money? Notion Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, Screencastify lags behind in this area with a rating of 5. If you hate complicated tools, Screencastify stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Notion Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8.2. On the other hand, Screencastify lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. If you want a quick recommendation, Screencastify is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.