Recording Software
Updated 2026-05-13Riverside Review 2026
Professional remote podcast and video recording platform with local HD capture, progressive upload, and AI-powered editing tools. Records each participant locally for studio-quality results regardless of internet connection, then syncs everything in the cloud. Also offers a free standalone Whisper-powered transcription tool for individual files (up to ~50 minutes, no account required) — though without speaker labels or search.
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Free tier: 2 hrs multi-track (one-off), 720p, watermarked + free standalone transcription tool
Free
$0
- 2 hours multi-track recording (one-off)
- 720p video
- Watermarked exports
- Basic editing
- Free transcription tool (no account, ~50 min limit, no speaker labels)
Standard
$19/mo
- 5 hours multi-track recording/month
- Up to 4K video
- 48kHz audio
- Watermark-free
- Separate tracks
Pro
$29/mo
- 15 hours multi-track recording/month
- 4K video, 48kHz audio
- Unlimited transcription with speaker labels
- Magic Clips
- AI noise removal
Live
$39/mo
- Everything in Pro
- Multistream to unlimited destinations (1080p live)
- Custom RTMP
- Live overlays and audience engagement (Omnichat, call-ins)
Pros
- Studio-quality local recording
- 4K video capture
- Progressive upload prevents data loss
- Free standalone transcription tool (no sign-up needed)
- Separate audio/video tracks per guest
- Text-based editing on Pro plan
Cons
- Free transcription has no speaker labels or search
- Monthly hour limits on all plans
- Pro plan needed for speaker labels in transcripts
- ~50 minute limit on free transcription files
- Desktop app required for best recording quality
Best For
- Professional podcast productions
- Video podcasters needing high quality
- Remote interview-heavy shows
- Quick one-off transcriptions (free tool)
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