--- title: "Riverside Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Riverside the right Audio Editing solution for you? Explore 309 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/10004414/Riverside/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-30" --- Riverside 4.8 (309) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 30th, 2026 # Reviews of Riverside Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JB Jennifer B ConsultantE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Has a great chat feature, allows for me to easily present with slides, has a teleprompter feature, and the sound quality is amazing.“ May 19, 2026 Dwayne W Media PersonalityBroadcast Media, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “What I liked least about Riverside is that the experience can occasionally feel inconsistent, especially with uploads and processing after a recording. If a guest has a weak internet connection or leaves too quickly, it can create delays or incomplete uploads, which adds stress to the workflow.“ April 11, 2026 JB Jennifer B ConsultantE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Riverside has fantastic ai features that automatically summarize your video, create social media clips automatically, and make editing your video almost effortless.“ May 19, 2026 Carly R PrincipalComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Magic clips/shorts do okay at identifying \*topics\* for a clip, but the boundaries of the clip and the editing make them not directly useful.“ May 11, 2026 CM Coni M PresidentEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I can host my podcast, edit, make shorts, have captions for IG & blogs, photos and the cherry on top was the Youtube Thumbnail.“ May 5, 2026 JL Jacob L Owner and Podcast DirectorSports, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The internet issues remain a hurdle when working with guests mostly. If not connected to strong wifi (which some people aren't) we see video become grainy, choppy, and sometimes we even lose the footage.“ April 10, 2026 BO Bertrand O Multimedia ConsultantEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “RIverside allows us to produce a quality podcast even if all of the guests/hosts can't make it to our base studio to record.“ June 18, 2026 SV Sheldon V ManagerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There can be occasional glitches with syncing audio/video or uploading recordings, which can disrupt workflow.“ April 10, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 309 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Terrie H. owner Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My favorite recording and editing platform" August 7, 2026 4.0 It is my favorite platform to use for producing video and audio at this time. I have used others in the past, and I've gone back to check them out now and then, but I come back to Riverside. It is the easiest and fastest to work with so far for us. I love that they offer videos explaining anything new they have. That library is very helpful. Pros Overall, it is very user-friendly with very good results. The AI creates show notes with very few, if any, errors. The editing tools are amazing. Being able to tweak the sound quality is easy and really helpful. Lots of options available for making a podcast or video what you want it to be. The value for the money is great. I like that I can create all kinds of projects, and it's AI creates snippets of video for social media. I may go in an edit it a bit, but overall, it does a great job. Cons The most frustrating thing about Riverside is really a small thing that just drives us crazy - when they update, things move, and we spend way too much time trying to find the export button for our finished videos and audio. One week it is one place, the next it is under a drop down menu that did not contain it the week before. It's a little thing that causes us so much angst. The ever-changing dashboard is annoying, but having the new updates and upgrades is pretty cool. Occasionally, the program glitches and just won't let us inor shuts down mid-recording, but that hasn't happened lately with the newer updates. It did happen a few months ago way too often. I think they must have fixed the problem. Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/)[Zencastr](https://www.capterra.com/p/229807/Zencastr/) I just found Riverside easier to use. I had fewer problems with Riverside, and it offered more. At the time, Zencastr didn't offer as much, and Descript was more complicated than Riverside, although they are very similar. I think Riverside is more visual and more intuitive for me. Review Source Jules F. Ghostwriter Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best podcasting app out there, super easy to use" September 6, 2026 5.0 Overall it's super intuitive and easy to use, no learning curve. I highly recommend it. They have a Magic Clips feature which offers totally decent and automated clips from what you do, but you can also download the raw video/audio files and feed to Opus to get even more short clips for social. I love the download transcript feature too, because I feed that into Chat and ask for the 6 most important parts of the podcast and what timecode it's at, so now I can easily find 2-3 great clips to start my podcast with. Overall, it's a great value for all the tools you get. Pros Riverside is SO easy to use. It used to take me hours and hours to do a podcast manually (legit, 20-30 hours to edit audio and video). Now I can do it in about 30 minutes or less. Literally, the magic audio feature will shave 10-15 hours off your workflow, and helps your guests make up for not having a pro-quality mic. I've had guests just use their internal mic and Magic Audio fixes it. Taking out the Ums and Uhs is a single button click. Cons Not a lot of cons, honestly. Super intuitive. I had 3 podcasts out of 100 go janky, 1 was from a software glitch and 1 was an electrical storm (that one never got recovered and we had to re-record). 2 of them the service team helped me recover which was massive. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)[Google Meet](https://www.capterra.com/p/176572/Google-Hangouts/) Zoom and Meets didn't have the features and tools Riverside had. A buddy turned me on to it after he was on an interview with me and we were recording from Zoom. Review Source ST Shannon T. Founder E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Stick with Zoom over Riverside! " November 22, 2025 3.0 Overall, it may be good for talking head videos or podcasters, but if you are an educator or want music or the ability to have a lot of co grip over the timeline graphics and text, this is not the software I would choose. The price is reasonable, but features just aren’t there for me that I use daily. Pros I really liked the video download quality. It was clear and high quality recordings I could use in my self-paced courses. I also liked many of the editing features like being able to take out portions of video by simply taking out the text transcript. So easy! Cons A lot of things were not as good as Zoom. You can’t share sound only. If you want to share your computer sound you must also share that screen with your audience or students. I’m a dance teacher so this is a feature I have to have. You can buy MP3s and then upload them to Riverside and play them, but the music will not line up with your body movements or mouth if you’re a singer in the recording. Laying music tracks over your video is nearly impossible in the editor because it randomly just jumps around. You also can’t animate graphics or text like you can if editing in Canva. Meaning, you can’t have things bounce in or anything special. The screen share is also an odd view, there is white space in the recording over the screen. Alternatives considered [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Reason for choosing Riverside Price and ease of use were important to me. I found a lot of tutorials on YouTube for Riverside and was also recommended by a teacher friend. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) I was looking for higher quality video in the recording. Riversides video quality is excellent. I was hoping to be able to also use the editor within Riverside, but it is severely lacking compared to Canva editor with being able to animate and time graphics and text. Review Source Matt D. Director Velocity Coaching E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product, outstripping support and training though." July 13, 2026 4.0 Overall very good until something goes wrong becuase the support is not up to the quality of the program itself. Too hard to reach, too long to respond... Pros I enjoy all the capabilities it provides. Being able to record, edit, and publish all right from here is fantastic. Cons With all the capabilities it has, there has to be some sort of additional training outside of just the youtube videos because they don't give the amound of detail needed to really become and expert in the product. Wholesale changes to the interface was also an unwelcome shock to the system. Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) More options at the time the software came out. More AI options Review Source Tracy M. Co-Owner Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Riverside: It's More Than Podcasting, A Boatload More!" August 17, 2026 5.0 The ability to cloud record remote interviews has been a game changer for our company. Also, I am able to edit with AI assistance video shorts has given us another piece to moentize. Pros I love the quality and the ability to make "shorts" from my content. The AI editing tool has been my "go to" for audio tweaking on all my videos, whether it's in Riverside ro from an interview that I've captured on site. Cons I think the only issue that I have currently with riverside is to only be able to schedule 3 podcast interviews at a time. I think being able to schedule up to 10 would make schedule easier for us. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) The quality of Riverside is unmatched. Also Riverside allows us to brand our "remote studio" so that clients see that we "own a remote studio" Review Source Aline J. Podcaster, Producer and Design Music Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Riverside Has Everything a Podcaster Could Need From Start To Finish! " September 8, 2026 5.0 Overall I would have to say that Riverside has been an amazing platform for a new podcaster, like myself. It is easy for someone who's never touched editing software to understand and navigate. It is filled with helpful tools to help you learn how to edit and produce your own episodes. There is an option for all of your podcasting needs. Everything is organized and very well maintained. It is nice to know that everything you record is kept in one organized place. Before and after recording I find it easy to have meetings with my co-host through the live feed. For everything that is available on the website, I believe it is a great vaule, however for a new podcaster it is quite out of budget. It gives me security to know that everything I need is available in one place. So far I have not needed to reach out to customer service, however I imagine that they would take care of any issues that I have. Pros Riverside is a very well thought out platform to help podcast creators have the tools that they need all in one place. You can record, edit and host your podcast all in one easy to use space. Cons Once in a while Riverside has issues with connectivity. This typically only happens when we have a guest on. Since their newest update it has gotten a lot better. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) Reason for choosing Riverside Riverside had all of the things that a new podcaster could need to start from scratch. Review Source Julio G. Founder Management Consulting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Converted to Riverside" September 19, 2026 5.0 So far so good. There's been learning curve coming from my other software but should have started here. Its not that its complex, just different. That said, this is THE preferred platform so save yourself some time and stat with Riverside. Pros One stop shop for recording and distributing my podcast. The ai clip generator is pretty good. And I like how it rates the clips based on expected interest. I'm still getting to know the branding option and how to standardize my project creation but we are getting there pretty quickly. Switching the podcast to be hosted on Riverside was a breeze. Cons Posting video to YouTube is a bit convoluted. Should just be part of the hosting function. The hosting function posts just audio so to post a video version of your podcast to YouTube you have to schedule sharing your video from an edit. Would be much simpler if you could share audio or video from the hosting. Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) I was running into too many limitations and needed a product that provided a comprehensive solution. Review Source Johann G. COO Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Record with just one click" September 22, 2026 5.0 It was great to be able to interview some clients by only sharing with them the link instead of making them create an account and other complications from other platforms Pros The fact that it is so easy to jump on a recording with only a click, with other services you need many steps, with Riverside is so easy that it seems that it can't be like that, and for a price that is very reasonable Cons I think the UX/UI is very confusing and messy. Downloading the footage is kind of complicated. I think it has good tools, but there is no simple way to use it; this should be as easy as recording Alternatives considered [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside I think the setup was way easier, therefore that took time off to spend it in something else Review Source Nathan G. Podcaster Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great platform for a hobbyist podcaster" September 18, 2026 5.0 So far, so good. I signed on when they partnered with Castos and my Zoom subscription expired, and I haven't looked back. Pros I started podcasting in 2009, so the ease of use still staggers me. Scheduling, recording, and editing all in one place is phenomenal. Cons The platform definitely leans towards video content, and I recognize that's the way of the podcast world these days. So turning off features to get down to an audio recording can be a minor tedium. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) I wanted to go from general video conference software to something more specifically for podcasts. Review Source Eric D. Podcast personality and producer Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Riverside is worth the money." September 8, 2026 5.0 It has made it possible to record edit and publish quality content and still work a full time job. The more professional my videos look the easier it is to book guest. Pros It makes it easy to record and edit. It has been a game changer for my youtube channel. It also makes podcasting and youtubing more fun. Cons There really isn't a downside that I'm aware of. If I had find something to complain about it would be if the guest I'm interviewing logs off to quickly I have to have them retrieve their part of the interview. But that is easy to fix. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Zoom is great but didn't give me what I needed to create professional content. Review Source MZ Michael Z. Host - Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Video Creating, Editing, and Delivery best bang for the buck" June 1, 2026 5.0 Riverside has really streamlined the entire process for me. As I am learning the new features, things just get better and better. For example, I can load my show notes into Riverside, and it can help me give my Episode a title, or a short YouTube description. It can be helpful in creating a thumbnail as well with AI. I think the biggest time saver is how it creates the shorts. The AI has become very good at doing this, and if you feel like it cut something off or started too late, you can easily go in and edit the short by following the transcript, making it easy to find the word or phrase you want to add to your clip. The biggest time saver in editing is how it can remove all of you dead air moments, of your Ummm's and Ahh's, almost seamlessly. Really, it is a no-brainer. For the price, you get high-quality video, most of your video-creating tasks and editing done for you, and when I had to use customer support, they were spot on and very helpful. Pros With Riverside, adding Guests, taping, editing, creating shorts, and much more are made super simple. This is all done at a reasonable cost compared to going to separate services. Cons There are some limitations with the editing. I find I do my initial edit in Riverside, which is really super easy, then I download it and use a more powerful PC based editor to complete the edits for a much more polished look. Its not that you cannot get a professional look from Riverside's editing, however, I had a format I was using PRIOR to coming to Riverside and wanted to maintain that, which I found I could not do with their editor. Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/)[Opus Clip](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006559/Opus-Clip/)[ChatGPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009334/ChatGPT/)[Microsoft Copilot Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/252136/Microsoft-Power-Virtual-Agents/) I was paying for more than one product at the time to do what Riverside was offering at a much lower price than just 1 of those to do what both were doing together. Riverside was offering an intro price, so i jumped on it. Review Source Gabriela C. Podcast Host E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Riverside is a game-changer" July 9, 2026 4.0 Riverside has been a game-changer for Keys to the Future. The recording quality is outstanding, the platform is incredibly easy to use, and the AI tools have dramatically streamlined my editing workflow. It lets me focus on what matters most—having meaningful conversations with inspiring STEM leaders. Pros Riverside is incredibly easy to use, and its AI-powered tools save me a tremendous amount of time by making editing and production much more efficient. Cons While the platform is excellent overall, I'd love to see even more customization and flexibility in some of the AI editing features to give creators greater control over the final product. Alternatives considered [Audacity](https://www.capterra.com/p/214605/Audacity/) Reason for choosing Riverside Riverside had more and better features to help me be more efficient. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Riverside is your best friend and best assistant." July 15, 2026 5.0 It has helped me through multiple podcasts with multiple guests and different types of edits over the years. Pros I have been using Riverside for close to 6 years. The updates they have made have been consistent and helpful. Every update blows my mind and simplifies the recording and editing process. Not to mention social media content. Customer Support has been helpful when needed and very receptive to feedback. The AI Constant Eye Gaze feature is my favorite. Cons Magic Audio doesn't really work for me personally and sometimes you don't hear the issues until you listen back on different headphones or speakers. Alternatives considered [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside More features to make the final product better. Switched from [Discord](https://www.capterra.com/p/240238/Discord/) Ease of use for both co hosts and participants. Plus we wouldn't have to match up audio. Review Source VP Vladimir P. Owner Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Tried Everything. Riverside Is on Another Level" April 7, 2026 5.0 I’ve tried Zencastr, SquadCast, and several others, and Riverside is a cut above the rest. I’ve been able to record hundreds of episodes with it, and it has been the most consistent out of all of them. Pros Honestly, Riverside just makes everything way easier. The biggest thing for me is the quality. No matter what the internet is doing, the recordings still come out super clean, which is huge when you’re working with guests remotely. I also love how simple it is to use. I can send someone a link and they’re in, no tech headaches or setup issues. That alone saves me a ton of time and stress. The separate tracks and overall workflow are really solid too. It just feels like the platform was built for people who actually record content regularly. Overall, it’s one of those tools that just works and lets me focus on the conversation instead of worrying about the tech. Cons I don’t like that I’m limited to scheduling only 3 podcast interviews in Riverside. I wish there were an unlimited option. Also, when I record interviews and try to stream them at the same time, the quality drops as soon as I press record and go live for viewers. I wish that wasn’t the case. It would also be great to have AI listening in real time and suggesting follow-up questions during the conversation. Alternatives considered [Zencastr](https://www.capterra.com/p/229807/Zencastr/) Reason for choosing Riverside unlimited recording. I wish riverside had unlimited. Switched from [Squadcast](https://www.capterra.com/p/182098/Squadcast/) Mobile recording for quests is better and more stable. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 14, 2026 Vladimir, hundreds of episodes, tried Zencastr, SquadCast, and several others, and Riverside comes out on top for consistency — that's the kind of real-world validation that means everything to us. "Built for people who actually record content regularly" is honestly one of the best descriptions of what we're going for. The scheduling limit and simultaneous record+stream quality drop are both noted — really valuable feedback, and the real-time AI follow-up question idea is genuinely exciting. Thanks for the thorough review! – Dor from Riverside Dwayne W. Media Personality Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Solid Tool for High-Quality Podcast and Interview Production" April 11, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Riverside has been very positive. It’s a powerful platform that delivers high-quality audio and video, which is essential for producing professional podcast and interview content. The ability to record locally and generate separate tracks makes a noticeable difference in the final product. At the same time, there are occasional technical hiccups—particularly with uploads or performance depending on the guest’s setup—but those issues don’t outweigh the core strengths of the platform. Overall, Riverside has become a reliable tool in my production workflow, especially for remote interviews, and it continues to improve with new features geared toward content creators. Pros What I liked most about Riverside is the overall recording quality and reliability. The platform captures local audio and video directly on each participant’s device, which results in much cleaner, studio-level output compared to traditional web-based recording tools. I also appreciate how easy it is to bring guests on—sending a simple link makes remote interviews seamless, even for people who aren’t tech-savvy. The separate audio and video tracks are a major advantage for post-production, giving me full control when editing my podcast and video content. Additionally, the interface is straightforward and purpose-built for creators, which makes the entire workflow—from recording to exporting—efficient and professional. Cons What I liked least about Riverside is that the experience can occasionally feel inconsistent, especially with uploads and processing after a recording. If a guest has a weak internet connection or leaves too quickly, it can create delays or incomplete uploads, which adds stress to the workflow. The platform can also be resource-heavy—on some systems, it pushes the browser pretty hard, which can lead to lag or performance issues during longer sessions. Additionally, while the interface is generally user-friendly, certain features (like managing recordings, downloads, or understanding upload status) could be clearer and more transparent. When something goes wrong, troubleshooting isn’t always as intuitive as it could be. Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) I switched from StreamYard. While it’s great for live streaming and quick broadcasts, I needed higher-quality recordings and more control in post-production. Review Source CP Charlie P. Publisher Owner Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Most User Friendly Video Content Creation Tool i have ever used" March 20, 2026 5.0 I have recorded well over 70 shows now on Riverside, the additional features with shorts, hooks and segments are changing my social feeds and growing audiences. This has become my leading source of content creation because Riverside is so user friendly. Pros Riverside is so easy! As someone who is always testing tools out to make business easier, Riverside was so easy to get started, develop style and export the episodes and shorts. It is saving so much time. Cons I with the transcript tool did a little better in language recognition. Far too many miss spellings or strange combinations of words. Alternatives considered [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Reason for choosing Riverside Nicer studio set up, easy to use. Descript still feel alike open source a bit, it is a bit techy Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Tested simultaneously and Riverside just was a easier work flow Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 23, 2026 Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're finding Riverside helpful for your content creation. We're glad to know you find the platform easy to use. We appreciate you pointing out the issues regarding the transcript tool's language recognition—feedback like this is essential for us to keep improving, and I've shared your comments with our product team. MG Miranda G. President Textiles Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I use Riverside for videos and editing " March 24, 2026 5.0 LOVE it. Super happy with the ease of the program, the quality of the videos and the fact that I can edit my videos myself without it being a total time suck. Pros I love the platform as a whole. I don't even have a podcast and I'm using it to short my long form videos then have it edit for me with the AI edit features and then have it products "magic clip" short form videos for me. I recommend Riverside everyone! Cons I would love to use the b-roll clips in my videos, but have not liked any the results thus far. Too cartoony or AI and doesn't fit my aesthetics or vibe. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Riverside is so much better than ZOOM in every way. Especially when it comes to recording, editing and audio. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 29, 2026 Hi Miranda, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Riverside is making it easy for you to achieve high-quality results. It’s great to know that you find the platform easy to navigate and that the recording quality is meeting your standards. We’ve noted your feedback regarding the editor's speed with larger files—we’re working hard on performance optimizations to ensure your editing process is as fast and seamless as your recording sessions. Thanks for being part of our community! Best regards, The Riverside Team DR DARION R. Owner and Producer Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Platform To Record & Livestream!" May 15, 2026 5.0 Overall, the experience has been great and this is definitely a platform that I recommend to all of our clients or people we encounter wanting to start a pod. Pros For me, it's the professional grade recording that Riverside allows us to do. We've used it for over three years now and have had over 50 guests and it has failed us only twice. Cons The cons have been the support team in the critical moments where we have lost footage or had to update our company email address due to a lost email account. That process was immensely hard to navigate and the time for someone to get back to us was sometimes days. Alternatives considered [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside Riverside is more professional and a platform we are more familiar with. Review Source HC Hue C. Manager Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Riverview definitely speeds up your work flow, but please add ability to move videos in bulk!" March 29, 2026 5.0 Overall i think it is a great product and I would subscribe again, I would also advise people to use the product. Pros It is fairly easy to use and it speeds up the work flow for my talking head videos tremendously. What used to take me 1 hour might take me 30 minutes now. Cons There is no bulk edits of files, for example, I would love to bulk move all of the videos from one project to another but I would have to do it one at a time - that is extremely time consuming. The mute is sometimes glitchy, if a word is muted and I want to un-mute - that doesn't always work. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) because canva workflow was extremely slow and I wanted something that would be more for talking head youtubes. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 6, 2026 Hue, cutting your editing time in half is a great outcome, and the bulk video move request is so well articulated — we've passed it directly to the product team. The mute/un-mute glitch is also something we're actively fixing. Thanks for the specific, actionable feedback. – The Riverside Team TW Tonya W. IEP Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Easy Online Meeting Place!" May 21, 2026 4.0 Overall, I have been pleased with Riverside. I use it as my primary recording option for meeting with coaching clients, interviewing guests on my podcast, and for livestreaming events. Pros Riverside allows me to meet with clients in private and to record clean files during interviews. I appreciate having the opportunity to edit the individual audio files for each participant in the recording. It has been helpful when a background noise needed to be removed from one audio file and saved the interview for me! Cons The platform is limited to using specific web browsers, and this has been an issue for my guests who don't use Chrome. I've also had recording sessions where there was a lag in the video feed, and that caused my guests to get frustrated during those times. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)[Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) I initially switched from Zoom because Riverside offered the option to be able to have separate audio and video recordings for each participant. After the first year, the price was too much, and I switched to Streamyard, but I preferred to use Riverside and switched back when I found a discount code that helped. The price is my main restriction. Review Source AS Alex S. VP Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The Easiest Way to Create High Quality Remote Content" September 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Riverside has been very positive. It has made remote recording significantly easier and gives us professional quality audio and video without requiring a complicated production setup. The platform is easy to use, reliable for most recordings, and having recording, editing, and exporting capabilities in one place saves a lot of time. There are a few areas where the interface and advanced features could be more intuitive, but overall Riverside has become a valuable part of our content creation workflow. Pros The biggest thing I like about Riverside is how easy it makes recording professional, high quality content remotely. The video and audio quality are consistently strong, and the platform is intuitive enough that you can get up and running without a steep learning curve. I also really like having everything in one place, from recording to editing and exporting. It saves a lot of time and makes the overall content creation process much more efficient. Cons The main downside is that some of the more advanced features can take a little time to figure out, especially when you’re trying to get more technical with editing or production. I’ve also experienced occasional connectivity or performance issues during recordings. Overall, though, these are relatively minor compared with how much time the platform saves. Review Source Walter M. Ministry Leader Religious Institutions Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New To Riverside and Love it Already" July 3, 2026 4.0 I have been really happy with my experience overall. I love the recording. I love that the sessions are separated into "projects" so I can know what is involved in each group. I love the ability to allow this to be where I distribute my podcast from and even including a website for my podcast. This will be the website I use for a long time to work on my podcast. Pros I have really enjoyed switching over to Riverside to record my podcast episodes. Once I did so, I was able to record my first video podcast episode and share it on my streaming platforms. Overall, Riverside has made it very easy to edit and share my episode, allowing me to record the full episode then helping me to get all the different things I needed for my different platforms including clips, cover art, audio files and more. I love how many options are available for me to create what I need all in one app. Overall, the layout is simple and easy to use. I can see myself using Riverside for an extended period of time for all my podcast needs. Cons I was having problems recording my first time with my guest because of connection issues on both sides. Riverside does take a lot of strength for a computer to run so we did have to record on our phones to get thee best experience so if their is a way to lighten to lighten to demand on computers so that connection issues don't bring recording problems, that would be great. I do wish that grouping the clips based on creation would be easier. I would love to share my clips with my guests so they can have access to their clips but without them separated by when I created them, it makes it hard to share with the guests if they wanted clips for themselves. I was just running into some issues with Riverside updating to my most recent episodes from Spotify. I put in a new link for my podcast on Spotify and the first two episodes are the only one's appearing on my dashboard. Review Source JF James F. Podcaster Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "We LOVE Riverside" March 9, 2026 4.0 I love using Riverside and would highly recommend it for other podcasters. When we first got started, we looked at all the options as far as video and audio editing, publishing, recording, etc., and Riverside is the only place we've found that really streamlines the process and makes it easy for people who don't have a lot of technical experience. Pros The process of recording, editing, and publishing all from one platform is a value that's hard to beat. The editing feature is great, and I have found using AI to clean up the audio and making some individual tweaks in the EQ setting is so much faster than trying to do it myself with a different program. I also love how easy it is to do remote podcasts with guests who are far away. Having separate audio tracks for those types of podcasts makes it very easy to get a clean audio, especially when guests aren't using podcast mics or special equipment. I also love the video editing features. We use a DSLR camera for our episodes and sometimes the lighting can look a bit too warm, but editing it in Riverside has been very easy. I can easily insert our static intro and outro music, using transitions that make the entire product look professional from start to finish. Plus, customer service has also been great to us. Anytime we have had questions or issues, it has been dealt with in a timely manner. When we were having an issue with the camera we were using, customer service went above and beyond to figure out what the issue was, and even sent us links to the Sony website to help us find the drivers we needed. Cons Sometimes the editing part of the website can be a bit laggy, but that also might have to do with the computer I am using. Some days it is seamless, other days it can be a bit slow to use. But honestly, now that I have a system, even on the days it's not running as quickly, it still doesn't take me very long at all. I end up spending about 30 minutes editing a 1.5 hour podcast, which is great. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 24, 2026 James, all-in-one recording, editing, and publishing from a single platform is the dream we're building toward, so it's great to hear it's working for your podcast! We know the editor can lag at times and are actively working to improve performance. – The Riverside Team MS Minnina S. Not applicable Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My Honest Review of Riverside After Nearly 2 Years" July 20, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Riverside has been excellent. I've been using the platform for about a year and a half to two years, starting at the very beginning of my podcasting journey and now continuing to use it as I expand into other content creation projects. Over that time, I've seen Riverside consistently improve the platform with helpful updates and new features that make creating content easier. I've also had a great experience with their customer support—they're responsive and quick to help whenever I've had questions. Overall, Riverside has been the best recording and editing platform I've used, and my experience has been better than with other platforms I've tried. Pros What I like most about Riverside is how easy it makes editing. I can quickly improve audio quality, export high-quality videos (up to 2K), and everything runs smoothly and fast. I also love that they're constantly adding new features, automatically creating Shorts and Reels, and making it simple to invite guests for interviews. It saves me time and makes creating content much easier. Cons Although I like the eye contact feature, I'd love to see it improve. Right now, it doesn't always accurately match or preserve the person's natural eye color, so making that feature more realistic would make it even better. Review Source DR Delonica R. Marketing and Communications Manager Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Riverside is the best platform for beginner podcasters!" March 25, 2026 5.0 Overall, Riverside makes developing and producing our podcast fairly simple. While editing may take some time, the additional options for producing the best version of our episodes are what make Riverside such an ideal investment. Pros I like the way Riverside makes scheduling easy for our podcast, taking out the hassle of having to send separate email notifications to all guests. I also love the reels that Riverside provides and the title and score that accompany each reel. When it comes to promoting our podcast episodes, these reels make it easier to decide what to showcase to draw our audience in. I also love how each participant has their own voice track to work with. This can help during the editing process if a miscellaneous sound needs to be removed for clarity of the conversation. Cons The editing process could use some work. There are times when changing the scene to include all the hosts and/or guests can distort the audience's view of one or more persons. Additionally, we had to scrap an entire episode because the platform cut out much of our host's interactions with a guest. While customer support tried their best to troubleshoot, the audio was lost with no rhyme or reason as to why or how things malfunctioned the way they did. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 29, 2026 Hi Delonica, Thank you for such a detailed review! We’re so happy that the guest scheduling and individual audio tracks are making your production easier. We sincerely apologize for the episode you had to scrap—that is never the experience we want for our creators. Your feedback about the scene layout distortion in the editor has been shared with our product team to help us improve the visual transitions in post-production. Best regards, The Riverside Team Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.