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Riverside
8.7/10
"Record in 4K, edit with AI chat, stream live—the complete podcast and video studio in your browser."
4K podcast & video recording with chat-based AI editing—Magic Clips, Magic Audio, text editing, and live streaming. $24-79/mo.
Best for:PodcastersVideo CreatorsInterviewersContent Producers
Free (2 hrs) / Pro $24/mo / Live $34/mo / Webinar $79/mo
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About Riverside
Riverside is an all-in-one browser-based studio for high-quality podcast and video recording and editing. Records locally on each participant's device at up to 4K video and 48kHz uncompressed audio—ensuring studio quality even with poor internet connections. Supports multi-track recording with separate audio and video tracks per participant.
Chat-based AI editing (late 2025) is transformative: interact with a built-in AI agent to enhance content, add titles, B-roll, music, fix eye contact, and repurpose recordings into Instagram reels, YouTube tutorials, blog posts, and newsletters—all through natural language commands.
Magic Audio one-click enhancement removes background noise & normalizes levels. Magic Clips AI automatically generates short, shareable clips optimized for social media. Text-based editing lets you edit audio/video by modifying the transcript. AI removes filler words ("um", "ah") and awkward silences. AI-generated show notes. 100+ language transcription. AI Voice generates speech in your own voice.
Free: 2 hours multi-track recording, 720p, watermarked, unlimited single-track. Pro ($24/mo annual or $29/mo): 15 hours multi-track, 4K video, 48kHz audio, no watermark, Magic Audio, Magic Clips, unlimited transcriptions. Live ($34/mo annual): full HD live streaming, multistreaming to unlimited destinations, Omnichat, live call-ins. Webinar ($79/mo annual): planning, hosting, repurposing webinars. Enterprise: custom with unlimited recording, SSO, dedicated CSM.
Built-in podcast hosting with distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Teleprompter, Producer Mode, and custom branding with overlays and lower thirds. Trusted by content creators worldwide.
Key Features
4K Local Recording (48kHz Audio)
Chat-Based AI Editing Agent
Magic Clips (Social Media Shorts)
Magic Audio (One-Click Enhancement)
Text-Based Editing
Full HD Live Streaming & Multistream
Podcast Hosting & Distribution
The Good
- 4K local recording ensures quality despite internet issues
- Chat-based AI agent revolutionizes editing workflow
- Magic Clips auto-generates social media shorts
- All-in-one: record, edit, stream, host, distribute
The Not-So-Good
- Free tier limited to 2 hours with watermark
- Pro plan needed for 4K and AI features
- Webinar plan at $79/mo is premium-priced
- Brand Kit customization could be more flexible
Editor's Review
Editor's Review (February 2026)
Riverside's chat-based AI editing agent is a game-changer—tell it what you want in natural language and it handles the editing. Combined with 4K local recording that guarantees quality regardless of internet, it's the professional's choice for remote content production.
What We Love:
• Chat-based AI editing: tell the agent what to do in natural language
• 4K local recording ensures studio quality even on poor internet connections
• Magic Clips auto-generates optimized social media shorts from recordings
• Live streaming and multistreaming to unlimited destinations on Live plan
What Could Be Better:
• Free tier limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording with watermarks
• 4K video and Magic Audio/Clips require the Pro plan ($24/mo)
• Webinar plan at $79/month is premium-priced for small creators
• Brand Kit customization options could be more flexible
Who Should Use It:
Podcasters and video creators who demand professional quality and efficient editing. If you record remote interviews, panel discussions, or solo episodes and want studio-quality output with AI-powered post-production, Riverside's combination of local recording and chat-based editing is unmatched.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is chat-based AI editing?
Riverside's chat-based editor (launched late 2025) lets you interact with an AI agent using natural language. Tell it to add titles, insert B-roll, apply music, fix eye contact, or repurpose content into Instagram reels, YouTube tutorials, blog posts, and newsletters.
Q:How does local recording work?
Riverside records audio and video locally on each participant's device at full quality (4K/48kHz), then uploads the files. Even if someone's internet drops, the recording continues uninterrupted. Result: studio-quality output regardless of connection quality.
Q:How much does Riverside cost?
Free: 2 hours multi-track, 720p, watermarked. Pro ($24/mo annual): 15 hours, 4K, all AI features. Live ($34/mo): HD live streaming, multistreaming. Webinar ($79/mo): webinar hosting and repurposing. Enterprise: custom with unlimited recording and SSO.
Q:What are Magic Clips?
Magic Clips uses AI to automatically generate short, shareable video clips from your longer recordings, optimized for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. It identifies the most engaging moments and formats them correctly.
Tool Information
Pricing ModelFreemium
Starting PriceFree (2 hrs) / Pro $24/mo / Live $34/mo / Webinar $79/mo
CategoryVideo Generation
Last UpdatedFeb 2026
