Riverside.fm

Riverside is a remote audio and video production platform founded in 2020 by brothers Nadav and Gideon Keyson. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

The platform records participant audio and video locally, then uploads tracks progressively. This workflow produces separate files for each participant and reduces the effect of unstable internet connections on recorded quality.

Riverside supports recording, editing, AI transcription, livestreaming, podcast hosting, publishing, and short-form content creation. It serves independent creators, media teams, marketers, educators, and enterprise communications teams.

Riverside records separate audio and video tracks for participants. Supported recordings can reach 4K video and 48 kHz WAV audio, depending on the plan and device.

The editor provides text-based editing, captions, overlays, layouts, audio enhancement, and exports. AI tools include transcription, show notes, Magic Clips, filler-word removal, eye-contact correction, and selected repurposing functions.

Hosts can invite guests through browser links or mobile applications. Producer controls, teleprompters, media boards, screen sharing, asynchronous recording, and custom branding support more structured productions.

Paid plans can livestream to destinations including YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, and custom RTMP endpoints. Riverside also supports podcast hosting, analytics, and publishing workflows.

Riverside provides a free plan with two hours of multitrack recording, up to 720p video, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording and editing, and a watermark.

Paid consumer plans include Pro at $29 per month, Grow at $39 per month, and Webinar at $99 per month. Annual billing reduces the effective monthly prices to $24, $34, and $79.

The Pro, Grow, and Webinar plans offer 14-day free trials according to Riverside’s current pricing page. Business pricing is custom and includes advanced collaboration, security, integration, and support options.

Pros: Local multitrack recording supports consistent production quality. The platform combines recording, editing, transcription, clips, livestreaming, and publishing in one workflow. Browser, desktop, and mobile access support distributed production teams.

Cons: Multitrack recording hours are limited on lower paid tiers. Advanced API, CRM integrations, enterprise controls, and some production functions require higher-tier plans. Users creating audio-only shows may pay for video capabilities they do not need.

SquadCast is a comparable remote recording platform focused on high-quality podcast and interview capture. Zencastr offers remote recording, editing, hosting, and AI-assisted content tools. Descript combines recording with transcript-based editing and broader media editing workflows.

StreamYard is a strong alternative for livestreaming, interviews, and broadcast-style production. Zoom is a general-purpose meeting platform that also supports recording, webinars, and remote interviews, though its workflow is oriented toward meetings rather than creator production.

Does Riverside have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes limited multitrack recording, editing tools, single-track recording, and selected AI functions.

Does Riverside offer a free trial?
Riverside lists 14-day free trials for selected paid plans, including Pro, Grow, and Webinar.

Which platforms does Riverside support?
Riverside supports computer browsers, a macOS desktop app, and mobile applications for iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Windows users access the service through supported browsers.

Does Riverside provide an API?
Yes. The Riverside Business API is available to select Business accounts. The current documented version is API v3.

What integrations does Riverside support?
Documented integrations and publishing connections include HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Spotify for Creators, LinkedIn, YouTube, podcast services, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Availability depends on the plan and workflow.