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Riverside vs Zoom

See why teams choose Riverside over Zoom to record professional-quality audio and video remotely.

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The difference between Riverside and Zoom

Riverside offers quality, reliability, and ease of use so that creators can focus on what's most important - making stunning content.

Riverside.fm - Zoom comparison table

4K video recording

Riverside

Supported OS

Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android

Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android

Maximum resolution

4K

1080P

Unlimited recording time

Only up to 40-minutes without Pro plan

Simple user interface - Platform can be used by non-technical user

Simple user interface

SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO Certified

SOC 2 & ISO Certified

Live streaming to any RTMP destination

Live streaming to RTMP

Uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio for each guest

Uncompressed 48kHz audio

True local recording

True local recording

Separate video tracks for each participant

Separate tracks for all

Separate audio tracks for each participant

Separate audio tracks for each participant

Recording quality is independent of internet connection

Internet-independent quality

Multiple frame rates

Constant frame rate file for each recording

Constant frame rate files

Customizable Bit Rate

Change input/output sources of guests

Change input/output of guests

Producer mode - present in the session and able to communicate with the talent, while not being recorded

Producer mode

Audience mode - “external monitor” function that allows guests to view the recording live while not being inside the session

Audience mode

Clips -  transform long form content into short highlight clips in seconds, and in different layouts (square, portrait, or landscape) for social media

Video clips

Editor - built in editor to trim episodes, modify video format, add logos, and more

Built-in editor

Screen share recording (as an ISO file)

Screen share recording (ISO)

Media board - Preload audio & video content to showcase to talent

Media board

Shared production environments to streamline team collaboration

Shared environments

Progressive (real time) uploads of local files to the dashboard

Progressive uploads

Customizable roles and user permissions - give external vendor access to certain recordings

Customize roles & permissions

Local recording available on mobile

Local recording on mobile

Local recording up to 4K video resolution

When your internet connection is poor during a call on any other platform, the recording will be choppy and pixelated. With Riverside, your recordings will always be smooth and freeze-free, thanks to local recording for all participants.

A versatile platform to produce professional content online

Riverside is perfect for short and long form interviews. The files upload progressively to the cloud, so they’re secure and readily available to download when you finish the interview. No need anymore to wait hours for them to become available. Enable your editors with more control, unlimited storage, and high quality support.

Reliable, high-quality recordings

Platform reliability and audio-video recording quality will always remain our #1 feature.

Uncompressed crystal clear audio

Record locally uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio for every guest. What does that sound like? Listen to the comparison.

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Total control for producers

Producers control roles, devices, permissions, and quality of the recording. The power is in your hands.

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Magic Editor

Recording and editing content is now combined into a single automated process.

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High quality video

With Riverside, your recordings will always be smooth and freeze-free, thanks to local recording for all participants.

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Fast and secure uploading

We upload your & your guests' audio-video files while you are recording, so that the files are readily available when you end the session.

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Screen-share recordings

Easily share your screen during the interview and record it simultaneously. Ideal for powerpoint presentations, webinars, and keynote speakers.

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Bring your production team to the browser

Record up to 8 people per session. Additionaly, you can bring in an unlimited number of producers or audience members to attend the session without being recorded.

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Live Streaming

Simulcast and record your show at the same time. Audience members can even call in with video.

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Uncompressed crystal clear audio

Record locally uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio for every guest. What does that sound like? Listen to the comparison.

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Total control for producers

Producers control roles, devices, permissions, and quality of the recording. The power is in your hands.

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Magic Editor

Recording and editing content is now combined into a single automated process.

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High quality video

With Riverside, your recordings will always be smooth and freeze-free, thanks to local recording for all participants.

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Uncompressed crystal clear audio

Record locally uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio for every guest. What does that sound like? Listen to the comparison.

Get Started ⟶
Unmute Sound
Mute Sound

Total control for producers

Producers control roles, devices, permissions, and quality of the recording. The power is in your hands.

Get Started ⟶

Magic Editor

Recording and editing content is now combined into a single automated process.

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High quality video

With Riverside, your recordings will always be smooth and freeze-free, thanks to local recording for all participants.

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See why teams love using Riverside

Don't just take our word for it. Check out what customers say about Riverside.

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Raden Sucalit

@brownmestizo

Apr 15

Used @RiversidedotFM after reviewing around eight other tools. I am so stoked I made the right choice. At no point I got confused. Perfect balance of getting the user to do what they want and how they want it. Most importantly, everyone in the episode found it easy.

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Michael Ionita

@mizi

Apr 14

I started using @RiversidedotFM to record online video interviews for my YouTube channel. AMAZING STUFF tbh. It records in 2160p and All Streams SeparatelyThat is perfect for post production. Love this tool: https://buff.ly/3mMHevV

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ECH is Sketch

@ECHisSketch

Apr 13

I have to say that Im not sponsored by @RiversidedotFM or asked to write this but I successfully recorded 3 podcasts today with this  and they literally came out professionally to the point where I am a lifelong consumer. PLEASE check them out! What amazing resource to have.

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Raden Sucalit

@brownmestizo

Apr 15

Used @RiversidedotFM after reviewing around eight other tools. I am so stoked I made the right choice. At no point I got confused. Perfect balance of getting the user to do what they want and how they want it. Most importantly, everyone in the episode found it easy.

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Michael Ionita

@mizi

Apr 14

I started using @RiversidedotFM to record online video interviews for my YouTube channel. AMAZING STUFF tbh. It records in 2160p and All Streams SeparatelyThat is perfect for post production. Love this tool: https://buff.ly/3mMHevV

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ECH is Sketch

@ECHisSketch

Apr 13

I have to say that Im not sponsored by @RiversidedotFM or asked to write this but I successfully recorded 3 podcasts today with this  and they literally came out professionally to the point where I am a lifelong consumer. PLEASE check them out! What amazing resource to have.

Streamlined process to create podcasts & video content from A-Z

Step 1

Record interviews with Riverside for up to 8 participants. There is no max. file size or time limit. You can freely record short or long form content.

Step 2

Receive separate audio/video tracks that are perfectly in sync, to save editing time.

Step 3

Download the files or use our Magic Editor to automate post-production and instantly generate transcriptions.

Step 4

Select the tracks, choose the layout, add a custom background, and export your ready-to-publish podcast or video.

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