--- title: "Riverside Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Riverside the right Audio Editing solution for you? Explore 313 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: "2026-10-19" --- Riverside 4.8 (313) 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 October 19th, 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 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 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 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 Eryn L Owner and CreatorInternet, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “If I want to put in the same clip of music at the same time, it wont let me and I have a hard time editing it.“ July 21, 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 DH Donovan H OwnerBroadcast Media, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “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.“ May 27, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 313 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 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 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 BW Brittany W. Founder, Nutritionist, Clinical Research Coordinator, Podcast Host Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Game-Changer for Podcast Production and Content Repurposing" July 30, 2026 5.0 I have used Riverside.fm since 2021! Overall, Riverside has been an essential tool for scaling my podcast production and streamlining my content creation workflow. The uncompressed local video and audio recording quality is top-tier, and features like text-based editing and AI clip generation save me hours when turning full-length episodes into social media reels. While platform updates can occasionally introduce brief temporary glitches and the transcription tool requires repetitive manual corrections for specialized terminology, Riverside remains a powerful, high-value asset for producing professional show assets. Pros What I love most about Riverside is how effortlessly it unifies high-quality recording with efficient content repurposing. The separate, uncompressed local audio and video tracks ensure pristine quality regardless of internet fluctuations. The text-based video editor and AI-generated Magic Clips have completely transformed my post-production process—allowing me to take full-length studio interviews and turn them into polished, captioned social media reels for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn in minutes. Cons System stability can be inconsistent right after new feature updates, as the platform often experiences glitches for the first few days following a release. Furthermore, the auto-transcription repeatedly misinterprets certain core terminology, requiring me to manually correct the same words every week despite using them consistently each episode. Alternatives considered [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.capterra.com/p/209733/DaVinci-Resolve/)[iMovie](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Riverside More efficient and offered better services and options when I first began my podcast. As the software grew, it allowed me to discover and implement new protocols to my creativity. 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 Levi B. Host Broadcast Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Riverside Review by Levi" September 14, 2026 5.0 Its the best platform for recording via video call that I've ever used. I just wish it didn't limit how many hours i can download. Pros Riverside is straightforward and easy to use when it comes to having guest on the show and recording on the platform. Cons I don't feel i can edit how I would like to on the platform. Fortunately its easy to download the footage and edit with my preferred software. Alternatives considered [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/)[Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside Riverside was right for us. It does what we're needing it to do. Review Source Sarah K. podcast editor Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "So slick and sleek. Very chic." September 17, 2026 5.0 (chef’s kiss) i just got done recording a new reel for Instagram, editing it, and posting it in less than an hour. plus, with magic audio and the other ai tools it looks and sounds so slick. i love it Pros Riverside makes editing audio and video extremely EFFICIENT! It’s awesome to go from idea to posted thingy so quickly. and the quality is so high. Cons i had been such a diehard Descript fan for years and i do keep both of them just in case, but i use Descript less and less these days. i think i was just worried about learn a new workflow but its so so so easy Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) the company i work for asked that we switch over. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer podcaster Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best for recording AND editing my podcast" July 18, 2026 4.0 Very good overall experience! I was using Descript for recording and editing but the recording was terrible. Half the time I'd have to go back and download separately then try to combine after the guest was gone. I never have to do that with Riverside. I kept Descript for editing because I liked the white background but got used to Riverside and now I only use Riverside for recording and editing. I've used the customer service a few times and it's always exceeded my expectations. Pros I use RS for the Evolving Together podcast. The customer service is especially efficient and very helpful. The pricing is fair too. It's easy for guests to join the podcast and I love that it's the same link each time. I like that the original recording always stays intact and then edits are accessible separately making it easy to do multiple versions of the same original. The track cleanup to have both speakers match is also great. I have recommended RS to several people already. Cons When editing, the option box for editing pops up and it's too big, especially when offering the AI video editing (which I don't use) making it hard to see what you are actually wanting to edit. The AI voice correction doesn't work well. Alternatives considered [Zencastr](https://www.capterra.com/p/229807/Zencastr/) Reason for choosing Riverside highly recommended but another well known podcast I listen to, decent pricing, easy to use. Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Terrible experience with recording. The editing was decent though. I wanted to have recording and editing in one place. Review Source 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 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 JL Jacob L. Owner and Podcast Director Sports Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Scaling my podcast to a legitimate business" April 10, 2026 5.0 I would say our overall experience as a company is extremely positive. We have grown a ton, scaled our existing products, and offered new content. Pros Riverside offers the most professional, high quality virtual recording platform. From marketing/branding, incorporating an audience, having the tools to cut short form videos and share them directly to social media. Riverside is DIRECTLY tied to our growth as a podcast company, offering scalable solutions to be able to grow all of our shows. Cons 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. This is very minimal, but it does present challenges from time to time. Alternatives considered [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) Reason for choosing Riverside Better customization, ease of us. This allowed for more time recording and less time setting up. Switched from [Restream](https://www.capterra.com/p/184117/Restream/) Not enough branding, customization. Riverside offered much much more. 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 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 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. CP Chris P. President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Riverside is the key to long-term podcast success" February 24, 2026 5.0 Super solid, reliable, and easy to use. Far and away the best podcasting recording and editing solution available today. Pros Riverside is easy to use, priced right, and they continue to add great features. We tried a few other platforms before finding Riverside, and it has saved us so much time and frustration, we can't imagine using anything else. Cons Nothing really. We wish sending assets out (syndication) was a strength, but that would simply be a plus. Switched from [Async Creator](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004341/Podcastle/) It didn't have the editing features to allow us to easily produce episodes, causing us to spend tons of time getting final assets ready for distribution, which is unacceptable. Review Source Response from RiversideFM March 10, 2026 Thanks for the incredible review, Chris! We’re honored to be your top choice for recording and editing. It’s great to know that the platform is 'super solid' and reliable for your marketing needs. We appreciate your feedback on asset syndication as we continue to evolve the product. DR Desmund R. Captain CEO Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Poetry in motion" June 17, 2026 5.0 Amazing I needed something to rely on and stick with and it's definitely riverside, I'm grateful for y'all. You guys really are helping me with my dream and business. Riverside just has all the tools I no longer have a team helping me with my podcast and with all the work I have you guys gave me the tools to make light of it. Pros You guys care I use this for my podcast and my individual channel and all the tools you have amazing Riverside is feeling more more like HOME as I use it homebase where I can just do what I need to do distribute how I need to distribute and call it. Good Riverside is a great program. I just hope you guys are strong off-line as well. Matter of fact, if you have a off-line set up where use someone can schedule all their post, etc. and then when they get connected to the Wi-Fi boom it's ready to upload all schedules go up that would be awesome. Riverside is worth the money. Cons Just a editing program, but I mean, I think my editing program is built for editing. Riverside is built to help podcast and create and that's your guys strength focus and stick to your main weapons, but may strengthen the editing eventually. I think also the iPad and iPhone app if you can make those mimic the website that would be great as well as far as uploading, posting scheduling, etc.. Review Source Charming I. Business and Life Coach - Author, Podcaster, Thought Leader Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Riverside Will Change Your Entire Content Strategy" May 7, 2026 5.0 I've been using Riverside for years, even before it had the new AI features. I have completely enjoyed Riverside and I have told many people to utilize it. I've taught people how to utilize it and it's been really great for them as well. I would actually love to have a sponsorship for Riverside on my podcast, Youtube channels, Linkedin, and so on. Pros I love that Riverside literally makes AI repurposing of your content completely easy and it does it all automatically for you so that way you don't have to waste time trying to edit your content by yourself. Cons I wish that I could add the AI audio correction from the dashboard page instead of editing the actual video file itself. When I go into the editing studio to edit the video file it takes a lot more time than just clicking a button on the dashboard under the edited content already that the AI did automatically and it would be nice to add that AI audio correction directly from the dashboard page. Review Source 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 Gillian U. ShEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Artists Dream" May 12, 2026 5.0 Great value for the price. Easy to use. Insanely helpful customer support. True content partnership with Magic Edits. Excellent output. 10/10 Pros Riverside was the game changer I didn't know I needed! I accidentally fell into podcasting and was using Zoom, because it was a tool I knew about. Manual editing was tough, to say nothing of the creating the transcripts and clips for reels. I was so exhausted with the entire process, I almost quit. Cons Not to sound corny, but legit the only con is how EASY it is! I find myself creating and podcasting even more than I originally planned because it's just so easy to be an artist now. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Needed more editing and backend support. 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! ND Nancy D. Host Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Investment I've Made in a Long Time - Try Riverside" June 25, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Riverside has been extremely positive. I use it to record my podcast, and it has made the process feel much easier and more professional than I expected. The platform is intuitive, the recording quality is strong, and I appreciate that I don’t have to be a technical expert to get good results. Riverside gives me confidence when I’m interviewing guests because I know the audio and video will be reliable and security is solid, which lets me focus more on the conversation itself. It feels like a tool designed for creators who want polished results without unnecessary complications. Overall, Riverside has made podcasting feel more manageable and enjoyable for a non-tech expert like me! Pros What I like most about Riverside is how easy it makes the whole podcasting process feel. When I first got into podcasting, someone recommended Riverside, and boy, am I glad they did. From the start, it made creating projects simple and much less intimidating. I love that I can get set up quickly, organize what I need, and still have access to plenty of useful options without feeling overwhelmed by the technology. It gives me the tools I need without making me feel like I need a production degree to use them. The value for the money is excellent, too. Riverside feels professional, reliable, and thoughtfully designed for people who want to focus on the conversation, not the technical headaches. Honestly, I can’t imagine how it could improve much. And as a bonus, I’ve also had a great experience with customer support, which makes me feel even better about using it. Cons This will sound like I’m fibbing, but honestly — nothing major comes to mind. I’ve had a really good experience with Riverside. It’s easy to use, reliable, and makes recording my podcast feel much less intimidating than I expected. I appreciate that the audio and video quality are strong without requiring me to be a tech expert, which is a huge plus. And it's great for meetings to talk about upcoming podcasts, too. Review Source 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 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.