Recording Software
Updated 2026-04-01
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Riverside 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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Pricing

Free tier: 2 hrs recording/month, 720p, watermarked + free standalone transcription tool

Free

$0

  • 2 hours recording/month
  • 720p video
  • Watermarked exports
  • Basic editing
  • Free transcription tool (no account, ~50 min limit, no speaker labels)

Standard

$19/mo

  • Unlimited recording
  • 1080p video
  • 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

Teams

$24/mo

  • Per-user pricing
  • Everything in Pro
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding

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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