Riverside Reviews & Product Details

Riverside has given my team access to a new method of recording where our guests for the podcast we produce can feel comfortable in terms of security/privacy and quality.

Riverside is sometimes confusing at first for people unfamiliar with the platform, which requires me to explain it thoroughly.

The audio quality is significantly superior when using Riverside compared to recording via a digital meeting app like Zoom or Teams.

Riverside has been an exceptional platform to use to record my podcast, The Source of Commercial Real Estate. I especially like how easy it is to see trascripts and edit video clips.

I really don't have any complaints about using Riverside. Whenever I've had a question, it's been answered quickly.

I want a podcast recording platform that makes it easy to get transcripts and video clips - Riverside is it!

Riverside.fm has become a staple is my workflow for video content creating! It only took one day of owning the free version to upgrade to their standard plan, and I believe I will be upgrading even further in the near future. The interface is great and easy to use. You don't have to be any type of expert to figure it out. The options and features are amazing as well! They create a transcript with captions, remove silenced portions of my recordings, plus you can organize all your recordings into different "studios" to keep everything neat. I can't even list everything here, but this is just in their standard plan, which is crazy! I don't record anything now without Riverside. Overlooked and Underrated!

I haven't really run into any issues or dislikes yet. I do eventually have to take the recordings into Premier Pro for color grading the videos and things like that, but that isn't that big of an issue because color grading and extensive audio editing isn't their primary goal or feature. Their goal is to make recording videos, podcasts, and live streams super easy, and they are definitely accomplishing that!

Being able to have my Camera and Mic synced into one place, where all my videos can easily be stored and organized, is the by far the biggest help! Plus I will eventually be doing online interviews, so being able to have THEIR cameras and mic files in the same place as mine will be super helpful as well!

Ideal for impactful vodcasts and audio tutorials with visuals. In just 5 minutes, you're ready to start recording, and your interviewees are confidently (remotely) prepared without worrying about technical hassles.

When working on a production with multiple producers as a small-scale production company, you're more or less compelled to share a single account. Otherwise, it becomes too costly, unfortunately. However, sharing does work well too.

It makes establishing the technical connection with a remote interviewee very simple. The recording is secure as it's stored locally and retrieved later, and the quality is highly professional, comfortably meeting industry standards.

The platform is very user-friendly! As first time podcasters we've been able to quickly get up and running with excellent audio quality using Riverside. Highly reccomend.

Not applicable. We have had a great experience using Riverside.

Riverside is helping us launch and run our podcast

Riverside.fm's platform stands out, not only for its features but primarily for its simplicity and ease of use. The recording studio interface is refreshingly straightforward, making it accessible even for those new to podcasting or online interviews. Whether you are an amateur looking to start a new podcast or a seasoned professional, the intuitive design ensures that users can navigate through the platform with minimal fuss. When you first log into Riverside.fm, you're not bombarded with overwhelming controls or technical jargon. Instead, everything is laid out in a manner that's easy to understand and operate. Setting up a new session, inviting guests, and managing your recordings can be done with just a few clicks. This kind of ease of use ensures that you can focus on what truly matters – creating high-quality content. **Magic Clips – A Game Changer** One of the standout features has to be the new Magic Clips. This tool is nothing short of revolutionary for content creators. With Magic Clips, you can effortlessly highlight and extract moments from your recording session. Whether you want to share a memorable quote, a funny moment, or a key insight, Magic Clips lets you do it seamlessly. The true magic of this feature lies in its simplicity. Instead of trawling through hours of content to find that one golden snippet, Magic Clips allows users to quickly identify and extract moments worth sharing. The process is straightforward and doesn’t require any advanced editing skills. For those looking to share engaging content snippets on social media or use them for promotional purposes, this feature is a game-changer. **Conclusion** In a world full of complex software and applications, Riverside.fm stands out with its commitment to user experience. The easy-to-use recording studio and the innovative Magic Clips feature truly set the platform apart. For content creators, both new and seasoned, this platform offers a blend of quality and simplicity that is hard to find elsewhere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their content creation journey!

Integrations: One of the primary pain points I've experienced with Riverside.fm is the apparent lack of comprehensive integrations, especially with renowned editing software like Final Cut Pro. While the platform itself provides excellent recording capabilities, the workflow is hindered when it's time to transition to post-production stages, particularly for those teams reliant on Final Cut Pro. An integration here would undoubtedly streamline the entire process, reducing time-consuming workarounds and potential quality degradation when importing/exporting. Price: Another significant concern lies in the platform's pricing model. While the baseline $49 per month offers good value for individuals or small creators, the leap to $400 for additional users or managers feels excessive. Organizations, particularly those operating with tighter budgets, may find this jump hard to justify. For teams that require collaboration between multiple roles – such as an editor, a project manager, and an admin – this pricing structure becomes a bottleneck. It’s not only about the financial aspect but also the inability to have an integrated workflow with all relevant stakeholders having platform access. Improvement: Understanding that Riverside.fm aims to cater to a broad range of users, from solo podcasters to larger organizations, a more flexible pricing structure is essential. I propose the introduction of intermediary plans, particularly focused on team collaboration. A plan that offers at least three seats for critical roles like the editor, project manager, and admin would be a welcome addition. Such a tiered approach would make the platform more accessible and appealing to medium-sized teams, ensuring that everyone necessary for a project's success can contribute efficiently without breaking the bank.

Riverside excels at streamlining podcast hosting, yet falls short in integrating with tools like Calendly for automated guest invites and offering affordable multi-user access for cohesive team collaboration.

Easy to use software and requires no installation from either side.

Sometimes uploading for users with slower Internet connections can take a while.

We use Riverside to prep our customer interviews for success stories that are featured for other users to learn about how people are experiencing value from our software solutions.

Riverside podcasting app is easy to use for beginners and even more valuable is the resources and tutorials (blog posts, youtube channel, etc.) helping new podcasters get up and running.

Nothing to dislike. The technology, resources, and support are all super helpful. Only thing that could be helpful is having additional features or recommendations for beginners. Perhaps a glossary or wiki. But again, I think all of the info is available on the site and/or YouTube channel.

Getting started with podcasting. All in one solution for scheduling, recording, and editing the podcast.

It does exactly as you'd hope it does. Imagine the simplicity of a Google Meet or Zoom call. It just works. Super easy to invite people. Editing with their AI-speech-to-text is really good - plus they've just added fine-grain editing capabilities so I will now be able to edit fully within browser. I've only been using the service for 2 weeks and it's now an indispensible tool in my podcast production process. I upgraded after one episode to the full subscription. Love the 'export to Spotify Podcaster' capability too. Seamless.

I'd love if the service offered even more capabilities for export - e.g. if it could also do a lot of the social media publication aspects. But I'm just nitpicking because you asked. I think it's fantastic.

I absolutely LOVE the local recording of audio and video - and then the sound normalisation and noise reduction magic that happens in the background when I press those options is just fantastic.

I am very impresses with how well riverside works. As a podcaster recording internationally, it has always functioned well!

The cost... I am an undergraduate student learning from physicians about mission medicine and the price I pay to use this platform is a little steep...

None that I am aware of.

I love the ease of sending a client a link and not thinking twice about if they will be able to navigate Riverside.fm It's truly one of the most seamless processes I use

I have yet to master it on my iPad! It would be awesome to be able to use it from multiple computers and have the same easy peasy process I have on my desktop.

My favorite part of using Riverside.fm is the ability to extract my portion of the audio and video. I record sessions that may be viewed as compromising to some, so being able to assure my clients that I will never use your image not voice is key

I've used Riverside.fm a few times now and the quality is perfect. I'm so glad I switched from Zoom as my videos have greatly improved since I now have full screen 4K and HD video of my interviews along with crystal clear audio. No more choppiness or having the video flip to the speaker. This is great!

I've only had one issue thus far and it was that it took over an hour for a subject's video to upload from their browser due to internet connectivity. Riverside is working with me on improving this issue.

A guest's video took more time than it should've to upload. It constantly uploaded at 16% during the interview and then took more than an hour to finish uploading after the interview was completed. The team is looking into this matter so they can improve the service.

I love Riverside because of it's versatility. I can use it to record interviews for podcasts, casting sizzles to be used in the TV space, and record high quality audio in real time with voice actors while also providing them live feedback. It's easy to use and makes the best tool for anyone who works in both nonfiction and scripted entertainment production!

There aren't things I dislike about Riverside.fm. It's a really wonderful application - the only thing I can think of is how there's a bit of a learning curve with inviting people to your recording session, but once you do it the first time, it's easy!

Riverside.fm is helping me stay organized and provides a central location for me to record video and audio across various mediums. Before, I used to have to open a million apps in order to work across several projects, and now I only need one: Riverside.fm!

Local recordings of each person on the call that are put into the cloud automatically.

The enterprise price point is a little tough to sell to my team internally.

Recording interviews for marketing content is hard in a remote setting. This makes it painless to record in the highest quality possible without needing to trust the non-technical people we are interviewing.

Very easy to use, great sound for recording.

Editing fuctions are not good, the magic clip AI is always wrong and useless.

Recording a podcast remotely

I like that I can provide my guests with a link to access the studio, and they don't have to have a Riverside account to join. I also like the edit feature when recording multiple people, because it allows me to switch to 9:16 ratio, and allows me to stack participants.

I wish Riverside had a built in teleprompter for mobile devices. There is a free teleprompter that Riverside recommends when using Chrome on your laptop, but for my phone I have to use a separate teleprompter app.

Riverside is a great studio to use for recording video and/or audio content. I love that I can record video and audio, but only use the audio if I so wish.

The editor makes it easy to create clips or snapshots. Which is super helpful for when I'm in a flow of creating short-form content or cleaning up the long-form version. Also, the Adobe Premiere export is awesome since it provides high-res/quality assets.

When creating clips, that editor "starts" over. It would be more helpful if I could create multiple clips from on editor session and then export those clips seperately or as an adobe premiere file. The screen share videos seem to be low res. Not sure if that's because I'm using the wrong setting. But I've started using a seperate tool for monologs and tech ed videos. If there's something I can do this fix this, I'd love to know.

It produces high quality clips and seperate media files. The share links make it easy to invite guests into the studio via calendar invite. The AI clips are nice but I'll be nice when the clipping gets better, requiring less rework.

- Ease of use. - Embedded features. - Quality of the Audio.

- Price for monthly subscriptions. - Design of the pages (could be better).

Podcasting and audio quality

It records audio and video separately for each person so the quality is always good

Nothing much. It's been good so far for me

Helps me record my podcast easily and keep the quality high

Riverside has local downloads that happen immediately during the recording. We get recordings almost immediately once the recording ends. Also, the purple.

You can't have two Riverside windows open. Also, you can't have multiple hosts in the same recording/stream. The two hosts would be a great improvement.

It's a great platform to record a virtual podcast. We're able to grow the show because we get good quality.