Riverside records each participant locally in the browser rather than capturing a compressed stream, which means remote interviews come out at full quality even on a bad connection. It handles separate tracks per speaker, automatic transcription, and clip creation for social. The free tier allows limited recording time.
Who it is for
A podcast host recording remote guests who needs clean audio regardless of their connection.
Key features
- Local recording per participant
- Separate audio and video tracks
- Automatic transcription with speaker labels
- Clip creation for social formats
- Up to 4K video on paid plans
- Free tier caps recording time
Where it falls short
It depends on participants having a stable browser session, and pricing is aimed at teams producing regularly.
Pricing
Free tier allows limited recording time with a watermark; paid plans start around $15 a month, and the gate is separate track downloads and 4K.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Riverside.
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Frequently asked
Is Riverside free?
Partly. Free tier allows limited recording time with a watermark; paid plans start around $15 a month, and the gate is separate track downloads and 4K.
What is Riverside best for?
A podcast host recording remote guests who needs clean audio regardless of their connection.
What are the best alternatives to Riverside?
The closest substitutes we list are Descript and OBS Studio. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Riverside run on?
Riverside is available on Web, iOS and Android.