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FreemiumListed Oct 4, 2026· Checked Oct 4, 2026

RiversideRemote podcast and video recording platform with separate local tracks and built-in editing tools.

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Overall score

How it is scored

65 /100

Fair

Pricing
Freemium · from $35/mo
Members
No reviews yet
Maker
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Website
riverside.fm
  • 80Strong

    Ease of use

  • —Not rated

    Output quality

  • 64Fair

    Value

  • —Not rated

    Privacy

  • 82Strong

    Features

  • 50Weak spot

    Integrations

  • 49Weak spot

    Platforms

  • —Not rated

    Momentum

At a glance

  • StrengthLocal track recording protects audio quality from internet issues
  • StrengthAutomatic transcription and clip tools speed up post-production
  • WatchFree plan caps recording hours per month
  • WatchVideo editing features are basic compared to dedicated editors

Every facetof Riverside.

Eight facets, one tool. Turn it around and see where it cracks.

–Output quality82Features50Integrations
Facet 6 of 8Weak spot

50 /100

Integrations

Documented integrations, and whether there is an API.

About

Riverside records remote audio and video interviews and podcast sessions, capturing a separate high-quality local track for each participant rather than relying on the internet stream. This approach avoids artifacts from connection drops and produces studio-quality stems for each speaker. It includes automatic transcription, a text-based clip editor, and tools for adding captions and extracting highlights for social media. Riverside is used by podcast hosts, journalists, and video creators who regularly record conversations with remote guests.

Features

  • Local track recording for each participant
  • Automatic transcription
  • Text-based clip editor
  • Automatic captions
  • Video and audio call recording
  • AI clip creation for social media

Best for

  • Podcast hosts recording remote guests with high-quality, separate audio tracks
  • Journalists recording interviews remotely
  • Video creators who want to repurpose long recordings into short social clips

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FAQ

What is Riverside?
Riverside records remote audio and video interviews and podcast sessions, capturing a separate high-quality local track for each participant rather than relying on the internet stream. This approach avoids artifacts from connection drops and produces studio-quality stems for each speaker. It includes automatic transcription, a text-based clip editor, and tools for adding captions and extracting highlights for social media. Riverside is used by podcast hosts, journalists, and video creators who regularly record conversations with remote guests.
Is Riverside free?
Riverside has a free plan, with paid plans for more usage and features.
What can I use Riverside for?
Riverside is listed for transcription.

How it is scored

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  • Ease of use

    From the skill level the tool is built for.

  • Output quality

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  • Value

    Free plan, trial and the cheapest paid plan's price.

  • Privacy

    Self-hosting, on-device processing and stated data use.

  • Features

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  • Integrations

    Documented integrations, and whether there is an API.

  • Platforms

    Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, API.

  • Momentum

    Editorial popularity plus member upvotes.