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Riverside alternatives

The closest alternatives to Riverside are Descript, OpusClip and Captions, which also cover editing videos with AI and transcribing audio and video. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Descript and OpusClip. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).

Alternatives
15
Free options
12
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Riverside's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Editing videos with AITranscribing audio and videoAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clips

    Web · Mac · Windows

  2. 2

    OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo

    Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.

    Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages

    Web · API

  3. 3

    CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo

    AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsRemoving background noise

    Web · iOS · Android

  4. 4

    CapCutVerifiedFree tier

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosRemoving background noiseTurning long videos into short clips

    Web

  5. 5

    PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo

    Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.

    Also does:Adding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AI

    Web · API

  6. 6

    VEEDVerifiedFree tier

    AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clips

    Web · API

  7. 7

    FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo

    Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.

    Also does:Adding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clips

    Web

  8. 8

    Rask AIVerifiedFree trial · from $33/mo

    Dubs videos into other languages with cloned voices, for creators, course teams and media studios.

    Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videosTranscribing audio and video

    API

  9. 9

    CleanvoiceVerifiedFree trial · from $11/mo

    Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.

    Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and videoEditing videos with AI

    API

  10. 10

    ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo

    AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.

    Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesTranscribing audio and video

    Web · API

  11. 11

    HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

    Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.

    Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videos

    API

  12. 12

    KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and video

    Browser extension · API

  13. 13

    invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo

    AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.

    Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clips

    Web

  14. 14

    LALAL.AIVerifiedFree tier · from $7.50/mo

    LALAL.AI separates vocals, instruments, and noise from audio and video for musicians, editors, and developers.

    Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and video

    Windows · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android · API

  15. 15

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Editing videos with AI

    API

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
RiversideFree tier · from $24/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
OpusClipFree tier · from $15/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
CaptionsFree tier · from $24.99/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
PictoryFree trial · from $25/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
VEEDFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
FlikiFree tier · from $28/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
Rask AIFree trial · from $33/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
CleanvoiceFree trial · from $11/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ElevenLabsFree tier · from $6/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
HeyGenFree tier · from $24/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
KrispFree trial · from $8/moYesBrowser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
invideoPaid · from $20/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
LALAL.AIFree tier · from $7.50/moYesWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, APIYesNov 4, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Riverside?
Descript is the closest match: it also covers editing videos with AI, transcribing audio and video and adding subtitles to videos. OpusClip and Captions come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Riverside's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Riverside?
Yes. Descript, OpusClip and Captions can be used for free. Descript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Riverside?
Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $24 for Riverside.
Which Riverside alternatives have a mobile app?
Captions and LALAL.AI have an iPhone or Android app.