The gold standard for free, open-source office software. Its "VCL" interface feels very similar to the classic Office XP/2003 layout, but it supports modern file formats (.docx, .xlsx).

A great alternative if you want the highest possible compatibility with modern Microsoft files.

Are you looking to install this on a for a project, or do you just need a free office suite for your current computer?

Since Office XP was released in 2001 and reached its end-of-life over a decade ago, looking for it today is a bit of a digital archeology project. Here is a comprehensive look at the legacy of Office XP, why people still look for it, and the modern (safer) alternatives. The Legacy of Microsoft Office XP (Office 2002)

Microsoft offers free, web-based versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. All you need is a free Microsoft account.

Some users still prefer the old-school menu-and-toolbar layout over the "Ribbon" interface introduced in 2007. The Risks of "Free Downloads"

What makes Vmaker the best alternative to Screencastify

Vmaker lets you create high quality engaging videos by recording your screen, webcam, or both at the same time in addition to capturing microphone and system audio. Not just that, Vmaker lets you create, edit, and share videos on the go from any device or platform of your choice. All of which even on the free plan!

We DO NOT let notifications disturb you

Record videos with peace. We value our users and ensure even users on our free plan record videos without disturbances whilst recording.

Screencastify doesn’t have a DND mode which again is a big disadvantage. Imagine getting a notification midst of your recording that would be so annoying. The gold standard for free, open-source office software

Edit as you wish

Our free plan comes with an inbuilt editor that not only lets you trim videos but also crop, remove audio, flip, rotate, and much more making your videos look professional!

Screencastify lets you just trim your video using the recorder. They have a separate plan for video editing which has all the editing features but restricts export to 5 mins, How could they do this, we don’t understand! Are you looking to install this on a

Convenient Recording

Record videos on your favorite devices with convenience. Vmaker enables you to record using a Mac app, Windows app, Chrome plugin, Android app, Ios app through a single account. All videos recorded on any device will be available in a single online Vmaker dashboard. Safe and Secure.

Unfortunately, Screencastify supports only a chrome plugin which means you have to have a chrome browser for recording videos. The Legacy of Microsoft Office XP (Office 2002)

Workspace, Collaboration, Teams ~ Screencastify says what’s that!

Vmaker enables you to add teammates to the workspace, create folders, share your recording with teammates ensuring utmost productivity across the entire organization. Vmaker ensures all of the users inside an organization are connected through a single Vmaker account!

Screencastify is just a lite tool that doesn’t let you create workspaces, add teammates, create a folder, or anything of that sort.

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The gold standard for free, open-source office software. Its "VCL" interface feels very similar to the classic Office XP/2003 layout, but it supports modern file formats (.docx, .xlsx).

A great alternative if you want the highest possible compatibility with modern Microsoft files.

Are you looking to install this on a for a project, or do you just need a free office suite for your current computer?

Microsoft offers free, web-based versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. All you need is a free Microsoft account.

Some users still prefer the old-school menu-and-toolbar layout over the "Ribbon" interface introduced in 2007. The Risks of "Free Downloads"

Here’s what you’ll lose if you continue to use Screencastify

What makes Vmaker the best alternative to Screencastify

We DO NOT let notifications disturb you

Edit as you wish

Convenient Recording

Workspace, Collaboration, Teams ~ Screencastify says what’s that!

Record engaging high-quality videos using your screen, webcam or both using Vmaker.

Start screencasting now!

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