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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dubb - Video Communication Platform

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ADubb is a video communication platform that offers business users a platform to send personalized, trackable videos. Based in Los Angeles, the company was founded by technologists with specialties in marketing automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The Dubb platform features a mobile app, Outlook Add-In, website, Slack app, and Chrome Extension (with integrations to LinkedIn, Gmail, and more). The company was built on the premise that everyone should have the ability to share…

    $10

    per user

    Screencastify

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AScreencastify is a suite of video-creation tools for the classroom, from the company of the same name Chicago. It is used in K-12 classrooms around the world, for teachers and students, to create instructional videos, record presentations, and give better feedback, and to support remote learning.

    $15

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Dubb - Video Communication PlatformScreencastify
    Editions & Modules
    Support
    $10/mo
    per user
    Sales/Marketing Pro
    $40/mo
    per user
    Pro Plus
    $100/mo
    per user
    Starter
    $15
    per month per user
    Pro
    $20
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dubb - Video Communication PlatformScreencastify
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Dubb - Video Communication PlatformScreencastify
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    59 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    60 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    59 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    59 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Dubb - Video Communication PlatformScreencastify
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (60 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dubb - Video Communication PlatformScreencastify
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dubb
    Although it is an extremely diverse platform with many use cases, I have found it best suited to creating a message based on a specific marketing strategy and being able to reach people at scale. While it offers adequate CRM functionality in most cases, if you are needing a more robust CRM it might not have the functionality you need.
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    Screencastify
    Screencastify is great for beginning video creators or teachers who need a tool to quickly record a screen. For those with a budget, the paid features offers basic editing and the ability to embed questions, which can make for a more polished and meaningful video. Screencastify is not for users who want to create a more polished video with an introduction or other media that needs to be included, such as background music or other images. My go to - if it's quick and easy, use Screencastify. If I want to make in-depth edits, use another solution.
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    Pros
    Dubb
    • Very simple to use. When I'm considering a new tool, it has to make my day easier. Not add frustration to my day.
    • Includes personal branding in multiple places.
    • I really like the Presets. Before I realized presets were an option, I was spending an additional time adding CTAs. Now I have presets for each category. And I can add specific videos to each preset.
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    Screencastify
    • Easy screencasting
    • Stores videos to the cloud/drive
    • Basic editing, such as trimming
    • Chrome extension is easy to install and use
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Dubb
    • I don't see how we can easily change the order in which videos are displayed on a showcase. It seems to default to the order in which the videos were uploaded, from oldest to most recent. That being said, I have not brought this up to the Dubb team yet; usually if something makes sense and can be done, the Dubb team figures out how to make it happen.
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    Screencastify
    • The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
    • 5-minute cap on free videos can be short
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Dubb
    It's our favorite tool. It continues to get better. It gives us the opportunity to make a passive income for an outstanding product. It makes marketing fun and much easier since talking is much easier and more enjoyable than writing is. Plus the open rate is through the roof. In a world that has become almost completely virtual, it allows us to give a personal, in-person touch.
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    Screencastify
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Dubb
    In 1987 I fell 3 stories and was in rehabilitation and surgeries for 2 years. I broke my arm and type with one finger on my right hand. I love that I can do so much with a video quickly than I can with typing. I still type plenty, however, if I can launch DUbb and record a video I will if I have a choice. Easy to use and makes a huge difference in my life. It's the one solution that has made the most impact on my life as far as my business is concerned
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    Screencastify
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Dubb
    They have three webinars a week for onboarding and Q&A purposes! They have a very active Facebook group, they are very active on email sending quality content for the growth of your initiatives. Only for support, I would get started all over with them
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    Screencastify
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Dubb
    Dubb - Video Communication Platform's technology works. The other company's built-in video recording capability resulted in a very low-quality output (video), and Dubb - Video Communication Platform is built for business owners and marketers, which is a better fit for me, personally.
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    Screencastify
    Loom and Screencastify are the most direct comparison. They both are Chrome extensions that have a low learning curve for beginner users. Loom offers a pro license free to educators, which allows for unlimited numbers of recordings and a 45-minute cap on recording length, perfect for lessons. Screencastify's pro features are paid for but are also more in-depth. Their editing is more robust, allowing users to trim in the middle, not just the edges. Users also get unlimited recordings and no cap on video length, and some storage depending on the tier purchased. Screencastify also offers volume discounts, which can help reduce the cost significantly. Educators can also create assignments in Screencastify, which is unique to this product. Camtasia is a full-fledged editor and screen recorder, so a full comparison isn't fair, since the products have two different intended uses. Camtasia offers robust features to make a polished final video
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    Return on Investment
    Dubb
    • I've had challenges with screen recording. In my experience, the audio has cut out numerous times, which results in re-watching my video (which takes time) to see where the audio cuts out and then having to re-record (which takes more time too). I now use a different platform for screen recording because of this experience.
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    Screencastify
    • 150 users
    • Many hours of screen recording made
    • Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

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