Riverside.fm
Studio-quality remote podcast + video recording in the browser.
About Riverside.fm
Riverside.fm is a Video & Podcast tool most teams land on when they outgrow the free alternatives. Two things keep it on shortlists: studio-quality locally-recorded tracks, plus 4K video + 48kHz audio. Where you'll spend your time: Local recording and 4K video. There's a genuinely free plan to start, with paid upgrades for teams that outgrow it. The default podcast + video interview recording tool. Its sharpest edge: live editor + Magic Clips (AI).
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Who it's for
A quick filter before you spend time on Riverside.fm — read both sides before committing.
Use it if…
- Podcasters interviewing remote guests
- Video podcasters wanting 4K recording
- Content teams producing interview content
Skip it if…
- Live streaming (Streamyard wins)
- Internal team recording (Loom wins)
- Teams on tight budgets
Pros and cons
Pros
- Studio-quality locally-recorded tracks
- 4K video + 48kHz audio
- Live editor + Magic Clips (AI)
- Hits the core video & podcast workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
- Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer
Cons
- Learning curve for new users
- Pricing per guest can add up
- Not for conference-call-style group discussions
- Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
- Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need
Features
The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for Riverside.fm.
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Local recording
Studio-quality tracks per participant
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4K video
Pro-quality remote video
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Magic Clips
AI-generated short-form clips from long videos
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Core workspace
The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day video & podcast work happens
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Integrations hub
Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos
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Reporting and dashboards
Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews
Pricing
A free plan to start, then paid tiers for the full set of features.
Free
$0
- 2 hours/mo
- Watermarked
Standard
$15 /mo
- 5 hours/mo
- HD
- No watermark
Pro
$24 /mo
- 15 hours
- 4K
- Advanced features
Frequently asked questions
What people usually want to know before signing up for Riverside.fm.
Riverside vs. SquadCast?
Nearly identical. Pick on UX preference.
Does Riverside replace Zoom for podcasts?
Yes — local recording solves most Zoom quality issues.
Does it replace Premiere or Final Cut?
For talking-head and podcast content, usually yes. For narrative or VFX-heavy work, no — pros still live in Premiere, Final Cut or DaVinci.
How accurate is the transcription?
95%+ on clean audio in English. Multi-speaker, accented or noisy audio drops to 80–90% — budget edit time.
Who owns the output?
You own the output. Stock media, music beds and AI-generated voices usually come with a commercial license baked into your plan.
Bottom line
Should you use Riverside.fm?
The default podcast + video interview recording tool. Pair with Descript for editing.