Motion vs Screencastify: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Motion

Apple Creator Studio plan

$129

a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month

Screencastify

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleMotionScreencastify
Entry paid planApple Creator StudioNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price$129 per year
Monthly cost$10.75
Annual cost$129
Per user / year$12.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Motion vs Screencastify: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Motion

  • 2D, 3D and 360° titlesDesign titles, transitions and effects in 2D, 3D and 360° in real time.
  • Magnetic MaskIsolate people and objects from the background instantly.
  • Timeline and keyframe editorBuild motion graphics with layers, a full timeline and a keyframe editor.
  • Final Cut Pro publishingSave titles, transitions and effects to Final Cut Pro and return to Motion to edit.
  • Smart Motion TemplatesDesign templates that include USDZ 3D models.
  • Behavior presetsAdd natural motion with presets such as Gravity, Throw and Vortex.
  • GeneratorsBuild custom animated backgrounds that can be styled or applied to 3D text.
  • Real-time playbackMetal architecture lets Motion play back projects in real time.

Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion ·

Screencastify

  • Record, edit and shareRecord, edit and share videos for lessons, training and assessments.
  • Interactive QuestionsAdd interactive questions to videos to check understanding.
  • Video assignments and gradingTurn videos into assignments with questions and grading.
  • Student video submissionsCollect video assignments from students.
  • Video annotationsAnnotations highlight key ideas in videos.
  • Viewer analyticsAnalytics show how viewers engage with videos.
  • Custom brandingApply school or organization branding to videos.
  • AI-powered translationViewers can use AI-powered translation for accessibility.

Source:screencastify.com ·

Motion vs Screencastify pricing questions

  1. How much do Motion and Screencastify cost?

    Motion paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio). Screencastify paid plans start at $7/user/month (Starter).

  2. Is Motion or Screencastify cheaper for 5 users?

    Motion is cheaper for 5 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $420 per year for Screencastify on Starter. That is $291 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Motion or Screencastify cheaper for 10 users?

    Motion is cheaper for 10 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $840 per year for Screencastify on Starter. That is $711 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Motion or Screencastify cheaper for 25 users?

    Motion is cheaper for 25 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $2,100 per year for Screencastify on Starter. That is $1,971 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Motion and Screencastify have a free plan?

    Screencastify lists a free plan; Motion does not list one on its official pricing.