Riverside.fm vs OpenReel

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

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What's the difference between Riverside.fm and OpenReel

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

Riverside.fm - OpenReel comparison table

4K video recording

Supported Browsers

Chrome, Edge

Supported OS

Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android

Number of people recorded simultaneously

Number of people recorded

Maximum resolution

Multiple frame rates

Constant frame rate file for each recording

Constant frame rate

Customizable Bit Rate

SOC 2 Type 2 Certified

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

Simple user interface

Change input/output sources of guests

Change input/output sources

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

Clips

Reusable URL for the recording session

Reusable URL for recording

Live streaming to any RTMP destination

Live streaming RTMP

Screen share recording (as an ISO file)

Screen share recording (ISO)

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

Media board

Automatic transcriptions of the recording

Automatic transcriptions

Works globally

Automatic transcoding to MP4 - have instant access to the MP4

Automatic transcoding to MP4

Shared production environments to streamline team collaboration

Shared production environment

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

Progressive (real time) uploads

Unlimited recording time

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

Customizable roles/ permissions

Not clear if the feature is operational or still in beta.

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Riverside.fm offers a versatile platform to produce professional content online

Riverside.fm 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.

Reliable, high-quality recordings

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

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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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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

Live Streaming

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

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See why teams love using Riverside.fm

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

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.

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

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.

Eric Nordhoff

@ericnordhoff

I just recorded a session on https://riverside.fm via @riversidedotfm LOVE THIS PLATFORM!

10:20 AM · March 30, 2022

The Podcast Pulse

@thepodcastpulse

@RiversidedotFM is top notch remote recording!

11:21 AM · April 6, 2022

Peterrrrrrrrr Bell

@PeterNBell

Jeb @goldstocktrades please don't use ZOOM! Please use @RiversidedotFM

09:45 AM · May 10, 2022

John Papa

@John_Papa

Very happy with Riverside since we switched for our podcast @web_rush !

11:43 AM · May 23, 2022

Dark Corner Studios

@DarkCornerYT

@RiversidedotFM has changed the game when it comes to amazing quality audio for distance interviews.Gone are the gross sounding laptop mics and fuzzy video!This IS a game changer!!

2:32 PM · May 25, 2022

richroll

@richroll

Concur. Best remote platform.

4:30 PM · May 28, 2022

George Kuruvilla

@gkuruvilla

If you host podcasts or interviews and have not checked out @RiversidedotFM, you should!! Easy to use, high quality output and excellent customer service!

7:32 PM · June 12, 2022

Daniel Alarcón V.

@audiolarx

Hands down the best remote recording platform.

10:11 AM June 13, 2022

Christopher Coleman

@ccoleman

@RiversidedotFM Congrats on the iOS launch. I've been super-pleased with the web-based app so far. Hope an Android version is following close behind. :)

8:34 PM June 20, 2022

Matthew Weeks

@MWeeksDev

Pretty neat to see how quickly @RiversidedotFM is building out their product. I've only recently started using their web app for recording my podcast episodes, but the quality really is incredible.

3:32 PM · June 25, 2022

Casey Helmick

@casey_helmick

@RiversidedotFM has completely revolutionized the way we conduct remote interviews. No more zoom. No more recording glitches. More confidence to produce amazing products.

4:41 PM · July 6, 2022

Trevor Young

@trevoryoung

Lots of good things happening with @RiversidedotFM.This is the platform I use to record my podcast interviews, and have since branched out into video as well. This latest update is terrific news!

5:21 PM · July 12, 2022

Ingmar Verheij

@IngmarVerheij

It’s an amazing platform. Very engaging while recording and it captures each participants individual audio and video stream locally, which is great for post-editing.

10:23 PM · July 16, 2022

George Aliferis

@FintechOrama

Recording: @RiversidedotFM replaces a set up using zoom + local recording of separate tracks which I had to reconcile.It provides better quality, separate audio tracks and HD video.(If you're using a paying version of Zoom for 1x1 or 1x2 interviews - stop!)

10:23 PM · July 16, 2022

Wayne Cheong

@aperfectcircle0

Screen share, separate audio/ video - yes. Separate tracks for host / guest - coming soon. The founders announced it during the last Townhall. Been using it for PodFest Asia and loving it , i’ll use it for upcoming Nirvana Tribute Virtual Event too!

7:23 PM · July 18, 2022

Tom Harari

@tomharari

@riversidedotfm is a really, really good product. Excellent experience just now.

2:32 PM · Jul 03, 2022

Brett Siegel

@basiegel68

Been using @RiversidedotFM for almost a month now and it is a dream! Now...iOS support! Hells to the the YES! If you have an iPhone and and want to guest on @DynastyDinerPod, the time has come!

10:21 PM · Jul 10, 2022

John

@LifeAsJohn

Just used @RiversidedotFM for the first time. Sheesh, I'd hate to be in the audio tech space right now If you're doing virtual podcasting, I 12/10 recommend.

09:10 AM · Aug 12, 2022

James Bryant

@jamesgbryant

I've been using @RiversidedotFM for a while now and their platform is genuinely amazing. I don't have an iOS device, but I imagine this is just as fantastic.

12:21 PM Sep 15, 2022

Anthony Garone

@atgarone

I think I'm in love with @RiversidedotFM. Signed up the other day, did my first interview today, and it was so easy. This is a game-changer for interviewing people online.

08:32 AM Sep 17, 2022

ECH is Sketch

@ECHisSketch

10:21 AM Sep 21, 2022

Huw James

@huwmjames

I can't tell you how much I've loved recording with @RiversidedotFM over the last year. It's been a priceless tool for me as a creator.

11:35 AM · Sep 25, 2022

Michael Ionita

@mizi

7:15 PM · Oct 01, 2022

Raden Sucalit

@brownmestizo

8:05 PM · Oct 03, 2022

Alexander Sloan

@butcallmealex

The winner by quite a bit: @RiversidedotFM. Great UI, includes video, easy to use, sound quality of the finished recording is , gives you WAV files, screensharing. And it's also cheap for hobbyists. I swear I could use Riverside for video calls.

2:10 PM · Oct 12, 2022

Olivier1622 (He / Him)

@olivierbousette

1:20 PM · Oct 15, 2022

Anthony Garone

@atgarone

I have recorded several interviews this week using @RiversidedotFM and I'm so impressed. Even when my client's internet connection is weak/flaky, I end up with a great recording afterward. It's a game-changer!

08:32 AM Sep 17, 2022

Chris Bemmerl

@chris_bemmerl

Best in class #Podcast Studio @RiversidedotFM

06:35 AM March 17, 2022

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

Step 1

Record interviews with Riverside.fm 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.

Optional: Step 4

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

Step 1

Record your interview with Riverside.fm for up to 8 participants.

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.

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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