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 review 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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