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ScreenPal

Screen recording and video editing tool (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) popular in education.

Pricing Free / Solo $4/mo / Business $8/user/mo
Category Async Video

ScreenPal scorecard

How we grade
B- 70/100
Overall grade

Affordable recorder with editing, rooted in education.

Idea B Editing-capable recorder with education roots is solid.
Brand B- Screencast-O-Matic rename hurt recognition.
Product B Capable editor, stock library, green screen.
Market fit B Strong in education, weaker for business async.
Adoption B Long-standing education user base.
Features B Better editing than most recorders, dated UI.
Security B- No specific signal, default rating.
Value B+ Very affordable for the editing capability.

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • +Strong video editing capabilities
  • +Very affordable
  • +Good for education and training content

Limitations

  • Brand less known after rename
  • UI feels dated
  • Less suited for business async communication

What makes ScreenPal different

ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) has deep roots in education and training. Its built-in video editor is more capable than most screen recording tools, and its stock library and green screen features support polished content creation.

Follows our testing methodology
· Last reviewed April 2026

Key features

  • Screen recording
  • Built-in video editor
  • Stock media library
  • Green screen effects
  • LMS integrations

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