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What is Riverside
Riverside is a browser-based platform for recording and producing remote audio and video conversations for podcasts, interviews, and other content. It targets creators, marketing teams, and media organizations that need higher-quality recordings than typical live meeting tools, with separate local tracks per participant and cloud-based production workflows. The product combines remote recording, basic editing, transcription, and export tools, and can also support live streaming and webinar-style sessions depending on plan and configuration.
Local multi-track recording
Riverside records each participant locally and uploads tracks to the cloud, which helps reduce the impact of internet instability on final audio/video quality. Separate tracks simplify post-production mixing and editing compared with single mixed recordings. This approach is well-suited to interviews and panel discussions where consistent quality is required.
Browser-based guest experience
Sessions run in a web browser, reducing setup friction for guests compared with installing dedicated desktop software. Hosts can invite participants via links and manage basic session controls from a web interface. This supports faster scheduling and fewer technical barriers for external speakers.
Integrated transcription and editing
Riverside includes transcription and text-assisted editing features that can speed up rough cuts and clip creation. Built-in tools reduce reliance on exporting to multiple point solutions for basic workflows. This is useful for teams producing recurring content where turnaround time matters.
Not a full NLE suite
Riverside’s editing capabilities focus on creator workflows (cuts, clips, basic enhancements) rather than deep post-production. Advanced color grading, complex motion graphics, and detailed audio mastering typically require dedicated editing software. Teams with broadcast-level finishing requirements may need additional tools.
Live/webinar features vary
Webinar-style hosting and live streaming capabilities are not the primary focus compared with dedicated webinar platforms. Feature depth for registration, attendee management, and advanced engagement controls can be more limited. Organizations running large-scale events may need to validate capacity and controls against their requirements.
Quality depends on setup
While local recording mitigates network issues, final results still depend on participant hardware, room acoustics, and microphone/camera choices. Inconsistent guest setups can lead to uneven audio/video that requires additional cleanup. Teams may need standardized guest instructions and pre-session checks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month | Up to 720p video, 44.1 kHz audio, Riverside watermark, unlimited single-track recording/editing, 2 hours of multi-track (separate audio & video) recordings (one-off), access to editor & Magic Clips. |
| Pro | $29 per month (monthly) / $24 per month (billed annually, $288/yr) | Up to 4K video, up to 48 kHz audio, 15 hours multi-track recordings per month, teleprompter (host), no watermark, unlimited text-based editing, AI tools (Magic Audio, AI transcriptions, show notes), publishing & podcast analytics, 14-day free trial stated on pricing page. |
| Live | $39 per month (monthly) / $34 per month (billed annually, $408/yr) | Everything in Pro plus studio-quality streaming, live stream in full HD (1080p), multistreaming to unlimited destinations, omnichat, live call-ins, custom overlays and branding, 14-day free trial. |
| Webinar | $99 per month (monthly) / $79 per month (billed annually; note: site shows billed $408 annually) | Everything in Live plus webinar features: host webinars with up to 100 registrants, pre-record & stream as live, unlimited scheduled sessions, registration & follow-up tools, lead capture, webinar analytics, HubSpot integration, 14-day free trial. |
| Business | Custom / Contact Sales | Enterprise features: unlimited multi-track recording, production workspaces, collaboration, unlimited live streaming & lobby branding, producer mode, async recording, advanced security & compliance (SOC2, ISO27001), SSO, dedicated customer success & priority support — contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
Riverside.fm, Inc.
New York, NY, USA
2019
Private
https://riverside.fm/
https://x.com/riversidefm
https://www.linkedin.com/company/riverside-fm/
