Riverside
Studio-quality remote recording without the studio
Best for: Podcasters and content creators who record remote interviews and want broadcast-quality output without a physical studio
Free tierFree trialFrom $24/mo Visit RiversideRiverside is a remote recording platform that captures separate, uncompressed audio and video tracks from each participant locally before uploading to the cloud - meaning a bad internet connection does not corrupt the recording. Launched in 2019, it has since added AI-powered editing, text-based editing, automated clip generation, podcast hosting, and live streaming. Major clients include The New York Times, TED, Spotify, and HubSpot.
Key features
- Local track recording - separate uncompressed audio and video per participant
- AI text-based editor with filler word removal and speech correction
- Eye contact correction for video interviews
- Magic Clips: automated short-form clip generation from long recordings
- Podcast hosting with distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
- Live streaming to unlimited destinations simultaneously (Live plan and above)
Our take
Riverside is arguably the most polished remote recording product right now. The local-track recording model is genuinely superior to Zoom-style compression, and the AI editing tools - filler word removal, eye contact correction, Magic Clips - are actually useful rather than gimmicky. At $24/mo for the Pro plan with a 14-day trial, the price-to-capability ratio is strong. The main caveat: the platform keeps expanding its scope into live streaming and webinars, and the interface can feel complex for someone who just wants to record a clean conversation. The free tier's 2-hour multi-track cap is functional for light testing but not ongoing use.
Pros
- Local-track recording means internet drops do not corrupt audio or video
- AI editing tools are genuinely functional - not just demo features
- 14-day trial on paid plans; free tier available for light use
Cons
- Interface grows more complex as the platform expands into live streaming and webinars
- Free tier capped at 2 hours multi-track and 720p - limited for ongoing use
- Annual billing only on paid plans - no confirmed monthly billing option at standard rates
Riverside pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0.00 | - | 2 hours multi-track recording, unlimited single-track, basic editing tools, 720p video, watermarked exports |
| Pro | $24.00 | - | 15 hours multi-track, 4K video, 48kHz audio, AI editing and repurposing, unlimited transcriptions, podcast hosting; $288/yr billed annually; 14-day trial |
| Live | $34.00 | - | All Pro features plus HD live streaming to unlimited destinations, custom overlays, live call-ins; $408/yr billed annually; 14-day trial |
| Webinar | $79.00 | - | All Live features plus webinar hosting for up to 100 registrants, lead capture, HubSpot integration; 14-day trial |
| Business | - | - | Custom pricing; up to 10,000 webinar registrants, unlimited multi-track, Salesforce integration, SSO, SOC2 Type II, 24/7 priority support |
