Riverside

riverside.fm
Social Media Management
Weekend Project

Professional remote recording and live streaming studio

How to Replace Riverside

Overview

Riverside is a cloud-based platform for recording high-quality audio and video conversations with remote guests. It enables creators, podcasters, and journalists to produce professional content with studio-quality output.

Features

41 features across 19 categories

Access(1)

Guest Links

Send simple links to guests without requiring them to create an account.

Analytics(1)

Quality AnalyticsPremium

Monitor network quality and connection stability during recording.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Audio(1)

Dolby Digital AudioPremium

Enhanced audio processing with Dolby Digital support for premium sound.

Branding(1)

WatermarkingPremium

Automatically add watermarks to exported videos.

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Collaboration(4)

Chat Widget

Enable real-time chat between host and guests during recording sessions.

Screen Sharing

Share screens during recordings for tutorials, presentations, and demonstrations.

Silent Waiting Room

Monitor and connect guests before going live with audio muted.

Team CollaborationPremium

Invite team members to manage recordings and access content together.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Customization(1)

Custom BrandingPremium

Add logos, custom colors, and branding elements to your recording interface.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Distribution(4)

Live Streaming

Stream directly to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and other platforms simultaneously.

One-Click Social Sharing

Share recordings instantly to social media platforms with optimized formats.

Podcast HostingPremium

Automatically publish recordings to your podcast feed.

SEO-Optimized PagesPremium

Generate shareable landing pages with SEO optimization for each recording.

Export(2)

Automatic Download

Videos begin downloading automatically upon session completion.

Ultra HD ExportPremium

Export recordings in up to 4K resolution with adaptive bitrate for different platforms.

Also in: Looker, Hunter, MLflow

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

Integrate Riverside with custom applications via REST API.

Webhook SupportPremium

Receive real-time notifications when recording events occur.

Organization(4)

Automated ChaptersAIPremium

AI generates chapter breaks and timestamps based on conversation topics.

Multiple Workspace SupportPremium

Create and manage separate workspaces for different projects or clients.

Speaker NotesPremium

Add notes and timestamps during recording for easy reference during editing.

Video ChaptersPremium

Create navigable chapters in video players for better user experience.

Performance(1)

Network Optimization

Adaptive bitrate technology automatically adjusts quality based on connection.

Post-Production(4)

AI Show NotesAIPremium

Automatically generate show notes with key takeaways and timestamps.

AI TranscriptionAIPremium

Automatically generate accurate transcripts of recordings with speaker identification.

AI-Powered ClipsAIPremium

Automatically generate short highlight clips from your recordings.

Batch ProcessingPremium

Process multiple recordings simultaneously for faster turnaround.

Recording(3)

HD Video Recording

Record video conversations in up to 4K resolution with each participant's stream saved separately.

Lossless Audio

Capture uncompressed audio directly from participants' devices for pristine sound quality.

Multi-Guest Recording

Record conversations with multiple guests simultaneously with separate audio tracks.

Reliability(1)

99.9% Uptime SLAPremium

Guaranteed uptime with service level agreement for enterprise customers.

Scheduling(2)

Automatic Email Reminders

Send automated reminders to guests before scheduled recording sessions.

Guest Availability CalendarPremium

Share availability calendars with guests for easy scheduling.

Security(5)

Activity LogsPremium

Track all actions within your workspace for compliance and auditing.

Recording Lock

Prevent accidental stopping of recordings with password protection.

Role-Based PermissionsPremium

Assign different access levels to team members with granular control.

Secure Download LinksPremium

Generate password-protected links for sharing recordings with restricted access.

SOC 2 CompliancePremium

Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II certification.

Storage(1)

Cloud Storage

Automatically upload and securely store all recordings in the cloud.

Support(1)

Priority SupportPremium

Get priority responses from Riverside support team.

Video Effects(2)

Background BlurPremium

Blur or replace video backgrounds during recording sessions.

Virtual BackgroundsPremium

Apply custom virtual backgrounds to video participants.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic recording and streaming

Pro

Popular
$24/mo
  • Professional recording and editing

Business

$99/mo
  • Team collaboration and advanced features

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom solutions and dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Riverside

Monthly$24/mo
Yearly$288/yr
5-Year Total$1.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $48
SaaS
$288
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $144
SaaS
$864
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $240
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Riverside alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Riverside

Better Value
Monthly cost$240/mo
3-year total$8,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Riverside saves ~$28,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

29 known integrations

Adobe Creative CloudAirtableAnchorApple PodcastsCalendlyDaVinci ResolveDiscordDropboxFacebookFinal Cut ProGmailGoogle CalendarGoogle DriveGoogle PodcastsHubSpotLinkedInMailchimpMicrosoft TeamsNotionOBS StudioOneDriveSalesforceSlackSpotify for PodcastersTwitchWebhookHubYouTubeZapierZoom