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Updated 2026-07-11Riverside 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)
Pro
$29/mo
- 15 hours separate track downloads/month
- 4K video, 48kHz audio
- Unlimited transcription with speaker labels
- Magic Clips, Magic Audio, AI editing
- Podcast hosting and publishing
Grow
$39/mo
- 20 hours separate track downloads/month
- Everything in Pro
- Multistream to unlimited destinations (1080p live)
- Custom RTMP, Omnichat, live call-ins
- Social scheduling and creator website
Webinar
$99/mo
- 25 hours separate track downloads/month
- Everything in Grow
- Webinars up to 100 registrants
- Q&A, polls, lead capture, HubSpot integration
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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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Riverside cost?
- Riverside has four plans: Free ($0), Pro at $29/month, Grow at $39/month, and Webinar at $99/month.
- Is Riverside free?
- Yes, up to a point. Riverside has a free plan, which covers 2 hrs multi-track (one-off), 720p, watermarked + free standalone transcription tool. Paid plans start at $29/month with Pro, which includes 15 hours separate track downloads/month and 4K video, 48kHz audio.
- What is Riverside?
- Riverside is a remote podcast and video recording platform that captures each participant locally in HD and uploads progressively, so recording quality does not depend on the call connection. It records separate audio and video tracks per guest and syncs everything to the cloud. It also offers a free standalone transcription tool for individual files with no account required.
- What does Riverside Pro include?
- Pro is $29/mo and covers 15 hours of separate track downloads a month, 4K video and 48kHz audio, unlimited transcription with speaker labels, the Magic Clips and Magic Audio editing tools, and podcast hosting and publishing. Speaker labels in transcripts require Pro; the free tier does not have them.
- How does Riverside compare with other remote recording platforms?
- Riverside and SquadCast both record locally with separate tracks, but SquadCast comes bundled with Descript while Riverside includes its own hosting and publishing on Pro. Zencastr allows unlimited recording on its free plan with 90-day storage, where Riverside's free tier is a one-off 2 hours at 720p with watermarked exports. Cleanfeed is audio-only, so it is the choice when video is irrelevant.
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Riverside handles the recording. PodRewind turns your episodes into a searchable archive you can chat with—then generates show notes, social clips, and blog posts automatically.
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