Riverside
Studio-quality recording platform for podcasts and video with local recording and AI transcription.
Overview
Riverside is a studio-quality recording platform for podcasts and video with local recording and AI transcription. It handles local recording, transcription, screen recording, and ai editing, and it's best suited for podcasters and creators recording high-quality video. It has been around since 2019, giving it a 7-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
Paid plans start at $15/mo, which unlocks the full feature set. It's aimed at individual users, so it's fast to set up but may lack team-management features if you scale.
Strengths
- Includes Local Recording as a core feature, purpose-built for video conferencing workflows
- Includes Transcription as a core feature, purpose-built for video conferencing workflows
- Pricing starts at $15/mo, which includes the full video conferencing feature set
- Includes screen recording alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Starts at $15/mo — on the expensive side, especially for small teams or solo users
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Call quality depends heavily on participants' internet connections
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Pricing estimate
Quick info
- Category
- Video Conferencing
- Starting price
- $15/mo
- Free tier
- No
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Individuals
- Founded
- 2019
Last updated 2026-04-12
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