Riverside — Review
Online recording and podcasting studio, right in the browser.
Our verdict
Built for remote interviews: each participant is recorded locally, so the audio does not depend on connection quality.
Quick specs
Strengths
- Local recording up to 4K, independent of connection drops
- Built-in AI clip generator for Shorts-style videos
- Automatic transcription (100+ languages claimed by the vendor)
Limitations
- Requires your guests to use a good browser (Chrome)
- The built-in editor doesn't replace Premiere Pro for heavy effects
- Monthly price a little high for hobbyists
- Public reviews: slow support, cancellation and post-trial charges reported (see below)
Who it's for
- +Professional podcasters
- +Content creators interviewing remote guests
Skip it if
- -Simple team meetings (overkill, prefer Google Meet)
Key features
- →Local Recording (4K video, 48kHz audio)
- →Magic Clips (automatic AI Shorts)
- →Text-based Video Editing
What users say
- Trustpilot3.8 / 5522reviews · collectedOctober 2026
Often praised
- +Intuitive interface, including for beginners
- +Audio and video recording quality appreciated
- +AI tools (audio, clips, transcript editing) seen as time savers
Often criticised
- −Support slow or absent according to several reviews
- −Subscription cancellation seen as complicated
- −Charges reported after a free trial
- −Bugs and lag, mostly on older hardware
A reworded summary of public reviews, collected on the date shown. We have not tested this product ourselves. Online reviews over-represent billing disputes: read them as a signal, not a verdict.
Recommended gear for this software
The physical gear that complements Riverside in a real creative workflow.
MicrophonesShure MV7+ (Noir)
The ultimate hybrid USB/XLR microphone for podcasters.
MicrophonesDJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + boîtier de recharge)
The reference wireless microphone system for video.
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Pricing
Standard
For regular podcasters.
- 5h of recording/month
- No watermark
- 4K quality
Prices are indicative (last updated 2026) and may change. Always check the exact price on the official site.