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Riverside

Remote studio recording, then transcript editing and auto social clips.

Best for Podcasters and interview shows

What it does

Riverside is an AI powered recording and creation platform designed to produce studio quality audio and video. Users record solo or with remote guests over the web to generate separate high resolution tracks, which can be edited, repurposed into clips, or published directly to major distribution channels. It is built for podcasters, marketers, producers, and live event hosts.

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  1. Riverside: Text based editing

    Text based editing

    Transcribes recorded speech so editors can alter spoken words and produce polished cuts directly from the written dialogue. Correcting errors in the transcript automatically updates and syncs the voice and lips in the video.

    Use caseA creator corrects a misspoken line in an episode transcript so the generated video updates speech and lip movements without needing a reshoot.

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  2. Riverside: Magic clips

    Magic clips

    Finds highlights across a finished session and edits them into ready to publish snippets. It also prepares drafts and teasers configured for multi platform distribution.

    Use caseA video marketer generates short social clips from a completed customer interview to share on company social channels.

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  3. Eye contact correction

    Adjusts on screen eye positioning using AI. Corrects gaze direction so participants appear to look directly into the camera even when reviewing scripts or looking away.

    Use caseA host reads an outline from a monitor during a remote recording session and appears to maintain direct eye contact with the viewer.

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  4. Riverside: AI B roll generation

    AI B roll generation

    Creates video scenes and inserts supplementary footage based on written prompts, scenes, or scripts. Fills gaps in the visual timeline without requiring licensed stock footage.

    Use caseA marketer generates supplemental background visuals from a text prompt to cover up visual gaps in a product overview video.

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  5. Riverside: Local multi track recording

    Local multi track recording

    Captures up to 4K video and uncompressed audio directly onto each participant device before uploading to cloud storage. Keeps video tracks and high fidelity audio separated and protected from unstable internet connections.

    Use caseA producer records a remote guest with unstable home internet while capturing crisp separate audio and video tracks for post production.

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Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFree$0per account2 hrs one off multitrack recording; 720p; watermark
Pro$29$24per account4K; no watermark; 1 studio; 15 hrs separate track downloads/mo
Grow$39$34per account1080p live streaming, multistreaming; 2 studios; 20 hrs downloads/mo
Webinar$99$79per accountUp to 100 webinar registrants; 3 studios; 25 hrs downloads/mo
BusinessNot listedNot listedper accountcontact sales

From Riverside's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

Card needed for the trial
No
What Riverside saysNo credit card needed. Free plan available. Source page
Watermark on the free plan
Yes
What Riverside saysRiverside watermark on all your things Source page
Export your data
Yes
What Riverside saysDownload separate tracks Marsha Ready 3840 x 2160 WAV MP4 Source page
SOC 2
Yes
What Riverside saysSOC2 type II & ISO27001 certified Source page
Support
Email, live chat
What Riverside saysEmail support Priority support Live chat support Priority support Source page

Only what Riverside's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with Riverside

  1. Sign up for a free account at riverside.com/start.
  2. Create your studio.
  3. Click "record".

Written from Riverside's own help pages: riverside.com/use-cases/tutorial-videos

What the free plan includes

2 hrs multitrack (one off), 720p

Questions people ask about Riverside

How much does Riverside cost?

Paid plans start at $29 a month (Pro). 5 plans are listed above, from Riverside's own pricing page.

Is Riverside free?

Yes, there is a free plan: 2 hrs multitrack (one off), 720p.

Does the Riverside free plan add a watermark?

Yes, free plan output carries a watermark or branding. Source

Do I need a credit card to try Riverside?

No, you can start without a credit card. Source

Does Riverside have an API?

Yes (business).

Can I make a tutorial video for free?

Yes, you can create instructional videos for free with Riverside. Our free plan includes unlimited single track recording and editing, plus separate tracks for the first two hours you record! Source

Do guests need a Riverside account to join the session and be recorded?

Not at all. All they need to do is click the link you send them — no sign up or installation required. Source

What recording quality should I expect with Riverside?

As long as your equipment supports it, we’ll record you in up to 4K video and uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio. Source

Can I sync with CRMs like HubSpot?

Yes! Riverside currently syncs with HubSpot to collect fields at registration, update contacts, create lists, and add event data. Source

Works with

Integrations
YouTube, Spotify, Apple, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Salesforce
Languages
100+

Where this came from

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