# Riverside Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Riverside the right Webinar solution for you? Explore 252 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10004414/Riverside/reviews --- Riverside 4.8 (252) 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 June 14th, 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 MG Max G HostEntertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I am blown away by the ability to edit the audio through a transcript that it automatically generates of your recordings, and when I speak about it with others, such as the director of KICI radio in Iowa, they are blown away by this feature.“ February 27, 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 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 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 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 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 252 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Debbie D. Producer and Host Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "HIGHLY Recomnend Riverside! All the Way!" June 26, 2026 5.0 My overall experience is OUTSTANDING from every angle. I really enjoy the live stream, the host website, etc Pros I am impressed with all the great features that Riverside provides. I satisfied with the audio, etc. Cons I have zero complaints with any of the features or support provided by the super team. Impressed with great support it provides. Switched from [Podbean](https://www.capterra.com/p/210538/Podbean/) Podbean Podcast removed their Livestream with live studio chat with call in's. when I got the email from Podbean that they were removing live stream, I started searching web bound Riverside with the awesome features that it provides. Review Source JV Jake V. Leader Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Riverside is the best in class web video management software!" May 7, 2026 5.0 Pros I get great value out of this "one stop shop" for video streaming, editing and uploading to social media. Riverside is incredibly easy to use for all of the projects I have created. Riverside provides my all of the options I've been looking for in a podcasting software and goes beyond just podcasting as a use case. I find the management of my video files extremely easy while creating a project. When I have had issues, the self-help videos are tremendous, and their AI support is also very good. They keep adding features, so I'm sure I'll have even more good things to say a week from now. Cons The only critique I have is minor. The Riverside.com vs Riverside.fm website difference creates issues with my browser sometimes. I know that's primarily a me thing, but there has to be a way to get users to the right site the first time without having to log in each time. Alternatives considered [Squadcast](https://www.capterra.com/p/182098/Squadcast/)[Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/)[OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)[Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside AI told me it was the best, and so did the reviews I read. I figured I would try it out and instantly loved it. Review Source TC Tiffany C. CEO Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I love Riverside." May 25, 2026 3.0 Overall, I love Riverside and the ability to pre-record my material and do the post-production in one spot. Pros I like that I can edit via the transcript. This helps with correcting audio and makes it a more seamless process. Cons I don't like the fact that the connection or server has delays at time and it takes more time to edit. Review Source FB Fatima B. Podcast Host Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Riverside Is A Major Part of My Success" April 9, 2026 5.0 Overall, I love Riverside. I was doing LIVE broadcasting with them. The Magic Audio is probably my favorite part. Magic Audio is pretty amazing! The quality of sound really takes a load off of production for me, having 3 podcasts. I also love the fact that I can organize my work by "Projects". Customer service is also very real. If ever there's an issue, a real human gets back to me and acts like a human, not a robot spouting policy. In 2026, that is a major selling point. I also LOVE that Riverside genuinely keeps trying to grow and upgrade. They are never satisfied with being okay. They seem to also listen to their customers, which is why they keep getting better. I have recommended Riverside to others already. Pros I love that Riverside has several services wrapped in one. I have 3 podcasts and Riverside is the best bang for my buck. Cons My only drawback is that Riverside automatically generates AI Magic episodes or Magic Clips. I use both, but not one every single one. It's a waste. The AI Magic should only generate when we ask for it. Switched from [Zencastr](https://www.capterra.com/p/229807/Zencastr/) Riverside does A LOT more for only a little bit more money. This is a huge time saver for me, which is worth more than just money. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 14, 2026 Fatima, managing 3 podcasts and having Riverside be a major part of that success — that's everything. Your point about Magic Audio taking a load off production is exactly why we built it. The feedback on AI generation being opt-in rather than automatic is really thoughtful and something we'll pass along to the product team. And "a real human gets back to me and acts like a human, not a robot spouting policy" — I'm going to share that one with our support team, it made my day. – Dor from Riverside 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 DH Donovan H. Owner Broadcast Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Seeds and secrets: The Faith Files" May 27, 2026 5.0 Overall, I really love Riverside. I would recommend it 10 out of 10. It's a great starting place and it's also a great place to continue. I'm using it for my podcast. We record we don't use it to stream and it's been great. The AI integration has been wonderful the way that you can just type in there and ask it to make an edit for you and it'll ask follow-up questions and then do the cut and then ask if that's okay and if you want any changes it's been great. Pros First of all, Riverside's learning curve was so manageable. I was starting from a place where I knew what I wanted to do and I had a vision and a passion but I didn't really have all of the technical know-how and even more so the time to get to know the system and I feel like Riverside from the start was very intuitive. It's very secure. I've never had any issues with login or any sort of security breaches. Any issues I've ever had with customer support as far as like billing, follow-up or changing cards or updating card info. It's all been really easy. My ability to create the projects that I envision have absolutely been possible because of Riverside. Me and my team are able to communicate in a way that's so effective. I shared a link with my co-host when we first got the Riverside studio set up and he's been able to just repeat, get right in the studio every time there's never any fuss. We don't ever have sound issues with the premium version which is so worth it. You get all the different magic studio features that are just insurmountable and I'm even waiting for my show to grow in a way to where we can utilize the feature where someone is just in there and is actually just playing the producer role controlling the camera, switching the media doing that sort of thing. So overall 10 out of 10 great products would recommend absolutely. Cons There were some limitations about Riverside that I didn't like. For example, a lot of the really fancy green screen effects and floating banners and things like that aren't really big, but I also realized that wasn't really going to add value the way I thought it would to a product if it didn't already have value. Alternatives considered [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) Reason for choosing Riverside Learning curve honestly and ease of use and remote capabilities. Review Source Brian P. Coach Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Focus on the conversation, not the studio." June 26, 2026 5.0 Riverside allows me to focus on the conversation. Once I hit record, I let the conversation flow and rarely have to keep tabs on the app. Once the recording is over, it's easy to edit the show, create shorts, and upload to all my followings platforms. Pros I have been on the platform for over two years and I most enjoy how Riverside doesn't rest on their laurels. There is plenty of updates and new integrations that keep me finding easier ways to create content. Cons Gosh, this is a hard one. I don't think I have any bad experiences with the platform. Once in a while I will have a guest struggle with the new to them tech but thats usually not to hard to walk them through. Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Reason for choosing Riverside Good reviews, clear and easy set ups, and cost. Review Source BG Betsy G. Podcaster, psychotherapist, author, speaker, CEO Mental Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Everything in one place and sooo easy and convenient!" May 20, 2026 5.0 I love how easy and convenient it is. It really was made for podcasters and it simply makes life easier and more fun. Pros I love that I have everything I need in once place for podcasting. When you first start it can be so overwhelming (you don’t know where to start), but this made it easy. I didn’t have to be techie to figure it out and it’s just so convenient. Even the editing—being able to do it through the transcript—was wowwww! So cool! And it’s easy to send to editor. You don’t have to download to then send and waste hours on that. You just send the link and voila! So easy! Oh, and did I mention having the option to invite people in is amazing? The other day I was invited to a podcast and we had to end up using my riverside because the host’s system wasn’t working. Riverside is really reliable. Cons The only thing I don’t like is that it doesn’t let me record on 4k. I got a really good computer camera but but it lowers the resolution. Maybe I haven’t been able to figure out the trick if it does work. My editor couldn’t figure it out either. Switched from [iMovie](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/) This one has everything and is easier. It is more convenient Review Source CM Coni M. President Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Riverside is brilliant as an all in one platform for podcasting and video editing!" May 5, 2026 5.0 Absolutely outstanding platform. I can not begin to share how pleased I am as they are an all in one platform. I can host my podcast, edit, make shorts, have captions for IG & blogs, photos and the cherry on top was the Youtube Thumbnail. I'm so glad I listed to my friend and signed up. Referring this platform often. Pros I am blown away by the editing tools that Riverside offers. They are always improving their platform with new tools and providing value for the what you are paying for the platform. When I first signed up, their customer service won me over. They are very responsive. I am in the beginning phases of starting my podcast and a good friend had referred me to Riverside as they use it. Again, I was so impressed by how easy it was to use the platform . Once I watched a couple of videos, I was good to go. Cons I was used to editing my videos using CapCut/DaVinci Resolve. Not being able to move items on the timeline withing Riverside was an issue. They have since resolved that issue with the latest update. Alternatives considered [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) Reason for choosing Riverside Again, the learning curve with Adobe Premier Pro was steep. The price was more and my friend highly recommended Riverside. Switched from [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.capterra.com/p/209733/DaVinci-Resolve/) Very steep learning curve. Once I was able to figure it out, the price increased. Review Source Kris K. Writer, Podcaster, Narrator Broadcast Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent for podcasting and virtual coaching" June 25, 2026 5.0 Excellent program, versatile and easy to use. It's very stable and not prone to losing the connection, even if my guest's connection is iffy. Pros It's a stable platform for podcasting. I even lost power for a few seconds and got the interview back up and running within a few minutes. I rarely have guests who can't connect. It's also a fantastic platform for webinars and coaching with good sound and video quality. It's easy to use. I don't need to ask for help very often, I can figure it out on my own. Cons It's not easy to use in my sound-damped home studio because I only have a display there. I'm considering adding a webcam. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Zoom doesn't have the quality or ability to easily edit and manipulate files. Review Source LES Lynn Elikqitie S. CEO Founder Lead Ghostwriter Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Features that give podcasters time back in their post-production processes" April 30, 2026 5.0 I've tried at least a half dozen recording and production platforms over the past decade I've been podcasting, and Riverside is the platform I finally landed on. I made the switch from Streamyard, and honestly, the combination of superior features and a better price point made it a pretty easy decision. The interface is clean, organized, and intuitive, a quality many competitors don't manage to pull off. Everything is where you expect it to be, and the overall UX just feels like it was designed by people who podcast. The Pro version feature set is robust without feeling overwhelming, and the brand kit has been a genuine standout for me. As someone who runs multiple shows, brand consistency matters enormously, and having that kit built right into the platform means every episode looks and feels cohesive without extra effort on my end. It's one of those features that saves time. Speaking of time, our team has cut post-production by about 15% since switching to Riverside, and that number still impresses me. My team can handle roughly 50% of my post-production work right inside the platform, which means fewer tools, fewer exports, and fewer headaches. The transcripts generate quickly, the video editing tools are straightforward and easy to use, and the dark interface is easy on the eyes during long editing sessions. One honest caveat worth mentioning: the brand kit can be a little tricky to find at first, and navigation has a slight learning curve in a few spots. Not a dealbreaker by any stretch. Overall, Riverside has genuinely changed how my team works. If you're wondering whether the switch is worth it, the answer is yes! Highly recommend Riverside to any serious podcaster or video creator! Pros Clean, organized, and intuitive UX interface Dark screen interface that's easy on the eyes during long sessions Fast transcript generation Easy video editing right inside the platform Brand kit that ensures consistent branding across every episode Robust Pro version feature set Ability to handle 80% of post-production without leaving the platform Better price point than Streamyard Reduced team post-production time by 15% Cons Hard to use the Brand kit, not intuitive enough. I would like the brand kit as a separate interface, as Canva uses it, so I can choose the brand kit I want. Alternatives considered [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Reason for choosing Riverside Streamyard is expensive and they dropped making shorts (unless you pay more money), Descript UX just plain sucks (because it's so complicated), Zoom doesn't have good sound quality or features for podcasters, Squadcast is good, but the new owners I'm not fond of (knew the previous owners and they were amazing, but when they sold the company, the platform changed). Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Cost, features: especially video editing that's easy to use (unlike Descript, which made video editing a nightmare on a good day!) 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 SG Steve G. High Performance Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RIVERSIDE Rocks!! " March 31, 2026 5.0 10 out of 10. I have complete trust and confidence in everything about the Riverside platform. I know that useful features and upgrades are always in the works. And in a couple of instances where we had some technical difficulties, the communication, support, and follow up from the Riverside staff was nothing short of amazing. Our issues were fixed and resolved quickly! Pros They make it so EASY. Everything. Recording, editing, retrieving old video, user interface. Did I mention they make everything EASY? Oh, and the price? It allows the little guy to produce a world class podcast--what a time to be alive! Cons I honestly can't think of anything I don't like about Riverside. Nothing is perfect yet Riverside is perfect for us and our podcast. Alternatives considered [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/)[Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.capterra.com/p/157062/Zoom-Video-Webinar/) Reason for choosing Riverside Price, look, ease of use, and incredible reviews from other users! Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 6, 2026 Steve, "what a time to be alive" — honestly, we feel the same way. Two-plus years of trust, choosing us over Streamyard and Zoom, and complete confidence in the platform — thank you so much. We'll keep earning it. – The Riverside Team LM Luisa M. CEO and Podcast Host Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great value for the cost and always evolving" April 3, 2026 5.0 It is a great product I will likely continue to use for my podcasting, editing, video creation, thumbnail creation as well as AI generated descriptions. The value for the money I paid each month made it very worth it! Pros I enjoyed the ease of use for the user and all the features readily available. The generation of thumbnails is the latest WOW! Cons At first I had a hard time figuring out where all the buttons were as it pertains to booking calls with guests, but after I knew where it was and they created a little reminder when it moved to a new spot, it has not been an issue again. Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Riveside has more features, though some of the features in Descript I wish were easier to navigate in Riverside, the number of features overall with Riverside fit my needs more closely. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 14, 2026 Luisa, "the latest WOW" on thumbnail generation genuinely made us smile — that feature has been a labor of love so it's great to hear it's landing that way! And the fact that you're getting podcasting, editing, video creation, thumbnails, and AI descriptions all in one place for the value you're paying is exactly what we set out to build. Thanks for making the switch from Descript and for the kind words! – Dor from Riverside PB Pat B. Founder Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Podcasting platform for anyone at any level " February 25, 2026 5.0 Overall its a really great program and I often recommend it for people looking to start podcasting or new to podcasting and on other platforms. Pros Riverside is extremely feature rich and continues to innovate. They have anything you could ever want from a podcasting platform all at the highest quality. Cons This may be due to the number of features they have but there is alot of lag when browsing the site. I also have to re login nearly every time I use it but maybe thats a user error. Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Reason for choosing Riverside Better recording and control options also the post processing was way better for riverside Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) They were not as good quality recordings Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 10, 2026 Hi Pat, thank you for being a part of the Riverside community for nearly two years! We're honored that you continue to recommend us. We appreciate the feedback on site performance and the login experience—we're working hard to ensure our platform stays fast and responsive as we add more features. We appreciate your loyalty! BD Bob D. Host and Founder Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great podcasting platform" March 18, 2026 5.0 When i began using Riverside, the capabilities of recording and editing were somewhat contrained, but each month there are incremental improvements that make it my favorite platform to use. Pros Magic Episodes and Magic clips and ease of editing. Continual improvement is a huge plus and key strength. Cons You should get your virtual backgrounds fixed in both recording and editing. There are delays that are a bit too long in pulling up projects or videos in the editor. Alternatives considered [noCRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/132752/You-Don-t-Need-a-CRM/) Reason for choosing Riverside i can't remember the names of the others Switched from [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.capterra.com/p/157062/Zoom-Video-Webinar/) flexibility of platform and editing and quality of video. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 23, 2026 Hi Bob, thank you for being a long-term user! We love that you’ve noticed the incremental improvements every month. We’ve noted your feedback regarding virtual background stability and editor loading speeds; our engineering team is currently focused on optimizing those specific areas for a smoother experience. BW Brian W. Founder E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Honestly, Riverside is the only reason I'm not stressed about video" March 12, 2026 4.0 I have used Riverside for quite some time now. Overall things have been great. There were a few times where I recorded and it didn't save or upload, but that would probably be less than 5% of the time with my experience. This platform has helped me record and deliver a podcast consistently, create a course to help people, create marketing material and social media content. Riverside is perfect for the beginner and the seasoned veteran who knows that speed and convenience trumps all the glitz and glam features other platforms dangle in front of you. But don't let that last sentence make you think Riverside doesn't have awesome features. Every day I learn something new and can easily use it. Did I mention they have amazing customer support! A+++++ in my book! Pros I like the simplicity of everything. Scheduling, Recording and editing are very easy. Also LOVE the quality of voice enhancement! I have a room that can be noisy and this saves me from spending extra money on equipment. Cons With simplicity comes a lack of advanced features. Even minor adjustments, like editing the colors of just a single clip can be difficult. Things are getting better, but the editing isn't quite there to give Riverside the five stars yet. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 24, 2026 Brian, "the only reason I'm not stressed about video" - honestly, that's exactly what we want Riverside to be. You make a fair point about advanced features, and we're actively expanding the editing toolkit, so stay tuned. – The Riverside Team KC Kalyx C. Livestream Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A true disruptor in the media creation industry and still improving " May 31, 2026 4.0 Positive. I was really grateful when I discovered Riverside. It's been a treat to see it evolve and see it grow into something groundbreaking that doesn't exist anywhere else in the long form content creation sphere. It's made it easier for me to achieve what I need for my goals as a podcaster. Pros It's mostly a one stop shop for me and my needs when editing my podcast episodes. I really appreciate that it allows me to achieve my goals for the podcast and to create content that I need for social media. I also have heard from guests that they feel very secure when using it and that it's very user friendly to log on. I don't think it's the cheapest platform, rightfully so, but I still think it's worth it. It's easy to create separate projects for each guest and I love all of the options I have when it comes to editing. I'm iffy on AI stuff but I do appreciate it in this sphere of influence because it simplifies my workflow. Cons I wish there were more membership options. I also wish there were more options than guest, producer, and host. I also think it should be an option for the producer to select if a guest is joining but does not want to be recorded. This is mainly since the producer labeling is confusing when a guest gets sent it. I also don't think Riverside catches the best audio quality due to variable internet. I filmed recently with a good microphone and it was hardwired directly into my computer and it still had warbly output. I was a little disappointed but not much I could do about that. Review Source DK Donald K. Founder and Owner Management Consulting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Riverside with Don" March 5, 2026 4.0 Overall I’m having a great time using Riverside as my studio. It’s reliable for remote recordings, the quality is professional, and it helps my workflow stay organised. Pros Riverside is very easy to use. The interface is clean, joining a session is simple, and the local recording quality is strong even when internet hiccups happen. Cons Audio editing can feel a bit limited compared to a full DAW. Some trimming and fine-tuning tools take extra clicks, and larger projects can feel slower to manage. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 10, 2026 Hi Donald, thanks for the great review! We’re glad Riverside is providing the professional quality and reliability you need for your remote recordings. We hear you on the desire for more granular audio editing tools and are always looking for ways to streamline those 'extra clicks' in the workflow. We appreciate your support! MM Mike M. Executive Producer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Riverside: great for new and experienced podcasters" April 3, 2026 5.0 Having now produced almost 20 podcast episodes on Riverside, I would highly recommend it to anyone just starting a podcast, but also to those with more mature podcast operations. Pros For someone with no video or audio production experience, it was easy to learn. I rarely had to reach out to Riverside support, and when I did, they were responsive and effective. The AI tools are very helpful and time-saving for production work. The audio cleanup capabilities are particularly good, as we have sometimes had what sounded like poor audio during recording, but then sounded great after processing through Riverside. Cons I had to learn the hard way that very large videos bog down and create latency in the platform. This was the one thing that Riverside support could not figure out, though I eventually figured it out myself. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 14, 2026 Mike, nearly 20 episodes produced with no prior video or audio experience — that's a fantastic milestone and we're so glad Riverside has been part of that journey! The large video latency issue is a known challenge we're working to improve, and I'm sorry our support team couldn't crack it with you — glad you figured it out regardless. Thanks for the thorough and honest review! – Dor from Riverside ST Sue T. CoFounder and CEO Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still satisfied after 2+ years of using Riverside" May 1, 2026 5.0 I've been using Riverside for well over 2 years to produce a weekly podcast - some solo episode, some with guests in the studio. It was recommended to me by another podcaster, and now I recommend it to others who are starting a podcast. The quality and the value for the money is certainly a top reason to choose or stay with Riverside. Pros I'm a podcaster who is admittedly not very "techy" so I like the ease of use of Riverside. The platform is very intuitive to use and if I run into questions about a certain feature, getting customer support is quick and easy too. Cons Well this is a positive/negative kinda comment -- Riverside is frequently updating their feature and capabilities. That is a positive in many ways. However, it also posing a possible negative for us non-tech savvy people that "we know how to do it this way" but now it has changed and we now have to learn a new way. Technology updates are well intended and often requested by the end users to create a better end results; but the downside to that is the continuous learning curve (often minor, but real). Review Source BP Brad P. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great and Awesome" March 14, 2026 5.0 My experience with Riverside has been a total game-changer for my workflow. The local recording feature ensures I never have to worry about choppy internet ruining an interview again. The platform is intuitive, the 4K video quality is stunning, and the automated transcriptions save me hours in post-production. Highly recommended for any serious creator! Pros What sets Riverside apart is the unbeatable local recording quality. Being able to capture uncompressed 4K video and crystal-clear audio—regardless of a spotty internet connection—is a total game-changer for my workflow. The automated transcription and the Magic Clips AI tool have saved me hours in post-production, allowing me to turn a long-form interview into social-ready snippets in minutes. It’s rare to find a platform that balances professional-grade output with such an intuitive, user-friendly interface Cons The local recording files are so high-quality that they can be quite large. While this means the audio is pristine, it does require a bit more time for uploading and a stable internet connection to ensure everything syncs perfectly Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 24, 2026 Brad, "total game-changer" is exactly what we're aiming for - really glad the local recording quality has set Riverside apart for your workflow. File sizes are something we think about too, and we'll keep working on making that easier to manage. Thanks! AS Ahmad S. Creative Director E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to use; good value for your money; great set of features." June 7, 2026 5.0 Pros I love how easy it is to just press a button and start recording. The edit functionality is great, and I think the AI features are actually helpful and not just an afterthought. Especially when wanting to start a podcast, do interviews, or make Youtube videos, I think the ability to quickly spin something up is most impressive. For the price point, I think you're getting great value for your money. Cons There's a bit of a learning curve when it comes to adding music. It took me my tenth video before I learned how to add multiple tracks to the video. Now that I know, it makes sense, but the distinction between "upload" and "audio" for music wasn't straightforward. Would also like to see the UI not immediately start creating all these AI-generated clips upon completion of a video. Users will most likely want to edit the main video first -- saving bandwidth for that could be useful. Review Source SB Stuart B. Just Me Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beginners Welcome" March 31, 2026 4.0 Overall, I wouldn't have been able to get my little podcast started without it. It helped me get posted up on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn and the rest. Pros It is relatively easy to use as a beginner, like me. I like the "Magic Clips" that it produces for you. They even change the video perspective from your original. Like close ups. Cons I wish it were more intuitive around customization. I have for a while wanted to create a "Title Package" with a close. It hasn't been as helpful for that. Review Source Response from RiversideFM April 14, 2026 Stuart, knowing that Riverside helped you get your podcast off the ground and distributed across YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn — that's exactly what we're here for. The Title Package customization feedback is really specific and helpful; we'll make sure it gets to the right people on our product team. – Dor from Riverside Dr. Justin L. President and CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very happy with Riverside - thanks y'all" March 11, 2026 5.0 Been very happy with the product and very happy to keep subscribing to the platform. Love that all shows are able to be stored and redownloaded too. Pros The ability in post production to convert the videos into 1:1, 9:16, or 9:16. This is HUGE for our podcast producer and editing team. Also love the "mark clip" button to be able to go back to that spot and edit. Cons Sometimes the video quality is not the best when recording. The talking time before I hit record is perfect, but then I hit record and there is a delay. This does not happen all the time - it is annoying when it does happen. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 24, 2026 Dr. Justin, so glad the aspect ratio conversion in post has been valuable for your production workflow! We're working on the recording quality consistency and the time limit constraints - your feedback helps prioritize these. – The Riverside Team ## 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. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.