Riverside

What is Riverside?

Riverside is a remote production platform designed for podcasts, interviews, video marketing, live broadcasts, and webinars. It performs local recording on each participant’s device, then uploads high-quality separate audio and video tracks to the cloud, which means that the quality of the final output is less affected by fluctuations in the live internet connection.

The platform also offers text-based editing, AI-powered audio enhancement, Magic Clips, subtitles, show notes, as well as hosting and publishing capabilities. Creators can start by inviting guests, and then carry out recording, editing, repurposing of short videos, and distribution all within the same workspace.

Main functions of Riverside

• High-quality local recording:Pro and above support up to 4K video and 48kHz audio.
• Independent track:Each participant receives separate audio and video tracks, which facilitates subsequent editing and mixing.
• Text editing:Edit the transcribed text to trim the corresponding audio and video segment.
• AI cleanup:Remove silence and filler words, enhance the sound quality, and improve visibility.
• Magic Clips：It automatically identifies the most interesting segments in long content and creates short videos in vertical or horizontal format.
• AI B-roll and subtitles:Add supplementary visuals, subtitles, titles, and social media layouts.
• Live streaming and multi-platform delivery:Grow supports 1080p live streaming and streaming to multiple platforms.
• Webinar：It offers registration, reminders, Q&A, voting, interaction, and analysis.
• Hosting and Publishing:Manage podcasts and videos, and publish them on major content platforms.

Recording and AI production capabilities

Riverside prices

The official main pricing page offers options named Free, Pro, Grow, Webinar, and Business. Annual payment can save up to 20%; the prices are displayed on a monthly basis, but usually the payment is made in one lump sum for the entire year.

The extraction page on the official website shows conflicting figures regarding the annual cost of Webinars; therefore, the directory only provides monthly average values as a reference, and those abnormal totals are not used to determine the price. Before making a purchase, it is necessary to check the taxes, seat assignments, download hours, and renewal costs on the official settlement page.

Comparison of Free, Pro, Grow, and Webinar

Remote recording of tutorials

1. Create studios and recording sessions, and set the title, guest links, and instructions regarding recording permissions.
2. Have the host and guests check their browsers, cameras, microphones, headphones, and available storage in advance.
3. Upon entering the studio, check the status of the input devices, the video feed, the network connection, as well as the individual tracks for each person.
4. Keep the page open after starting recording; even if there are temporary fluctuations in the network connection, the local track will continue to be saved.
5. After it’s over, wait for all participants to have finished uploading; do not turn off the device or clear the browser data right away.
6. Download the separate track or go to the editor; first back up the original file before making any edits.

Tutorials on AI video editing and Magic Clips

1. Open the recorded content and check the names, terms, numbers, and time points in the automatic transcription.
2. Unwanted segments are removed by deleting text, and then silence, filler words, and sound enhancement are processed.
3. Use AI Co-Creator or Magic Clips to generate candidates for great clips.
4. Check each element of the context to ensure it is complete, and avoid truncating ideas into misleading short phrases.
5. Adjust the proportions, layout, subtitles, background, brand colors, and the start and end points of the segments.
6. Preview the readability on a mobile device, confirm the rights to use the characters, music, and B-roll, and then export it.

Live streaming and Webinar tutorials

1. Grow users set the destination for live streaming, while Webinar users create registration pages and branded emails.
2. Configure hosts, guests, backend management, overlay visuals, and lower thirds.
3. Conduct at least one rehearsal to test RTMP, streaming permissions, screen sharing, and the backup network.
4. During the event, it manages chatting, Q&A, voting, call-in, and the status display of guests.
5. After it’s over, check the recordings from the platform as well as the files uploaded by each participant, and then save the registration details and the analysis of interactions.
6. Convert long content into short videos, emails, and additional materials, while adhering to the marketing permissions granted by the applicants.

AI Credits rules

• Features such as AI translation, AI B-roll, and Animated Clips consume credits;
• New Pro and Grow users start with 20 free credits, while new Business users start with 60;
• Core features such as Magic Clips, Magic Audio, and AI Co-Creator generally do not consume such credits.
• Additional purchases can be made once the quota is exhausted; the price and usage amount shall be as indicated before the feature is activated.
• Before generating multiple languages or B-roll in bulk, it is necessary to test the short video first and estimate the budget.

Which users are it suitable for

• Podcast and video creators:Record, edit, host, and distribute programs remotely.
• Marketing Team:Create customer case studies, short videos, and lead-generation webinars.
• Interviewer and media:Obtain high-quality independent transcripts and quickly organize them.
• Training and Education Team:Record courses, live events, and learning content.
• Production company:Serve multiple clients through producer mode, roles, and collaborative editing services.
• Large enterprises:Leverage SSO, APIs, integration, compliance, and dedicated support.

Product advantages

• Local recording reduces the impact of network fluctuations on the final quality of audio and video;
• Each participant provides separate audio and video tracks, facilitating professional post-production;
• Recording, text editing, short videos, live streaming, and hosting are all available on a single platform;
• Guests can join via a link, which reduces the barriers to carrying out remote interviews;
• AI significantly reduces the time required for transcription, cleaning, subtitling, and content reuse;
• Business offers APIs as well as a mature team for production control.

Usage restrictions and precautions

• High-quality local files still need to be uploaded; participants who close the page too early may cause missing tracks.
• The quality of the camera and microphone sets the upper limit; the 4K package does not automatically improve low-end devices.
• Pro, Grow, and Webinar all have separate daily download hour limits;
• AI-powered transcription, editing, and selection of short videos may be inaccurate; manual review is required before publishing.
• Free version has a watermark and its standalone track is available only for 2 hours at a time, making it unsuitable for long-term commercial use;
• Recording, live streaming, and AI translation involve the need for participants’ consent as well as compliance with regulations regarding portraits and data.
• Business API is not available in all low-cost packages; the specific permissions require confirmation through a contract.

API, Security, and Open Source Information

The Riverside Business API enables management of resources such as recordings, projects, exports, transcriptions, and webinars; it is designed primarily for business customers. The information related to the Riverside API available on third-party GitHub sites or MCP servers is not maintained by the official team.

The Riverside core platform is not an open-source product, and no complete set of official client source codes has been found. Business offers capabilities related to SSO, SOC 2, and ISO 27001; nevertheless, organizations should still review the privacy policies, data handling procedures, and retention terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside free?

The free version costs $0; it offers 2 hours of independent recording at 720p resolution and 44.1kHz sample rate, but it includes a Riverside watermark. It can be used for testing purposes, but it is not suitable for ongoing professional use.

How much is Riverside Pro?

The monthly rate is approximately 29 dollars, while the annual cost amounts to 288 dollars, which equals 24 dollars per month. Prices may vary depending on the region, taxes, and any promotions in effect; the details should be checked on the payment page.

Why can Riverside still record videos despite having a poor internet connection?

It saves high-quality local tracks on each participant’s device, which are then uploaded to the cloud. Call previews may be affected by the network conditions, but the local files generally retain a higher quality.

What is the difference between Grow and Webinar?

Grow is suitable for live streaming and streaming to multiple platforms, while Webinar enhances capabilities in terms of registration, automated emails, interaction, analysis, and customer acquisition through tools such as HubSpot.

Is Riverside open source?

No, the core recording, editing, and hosting platforms are commercial products. Projects with the same name on GitHub, imitation applications, or third-party MCPs do not represent the official source code of Riverside.