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.

Visit Vegas Places

@PlacesVegas

I love you guys! I can probably get rid of my other editing subscriptions now. Thank you for evolving to a one-stop shop for creators and podcasters!

4:41 PM · Feb 6, 2025

Hirad Arshadi

@hiradary

My god, @RiversidedotFM is legit the best product I've got to use this year. It's well worth the money. It saves 10-15 hours per episode, for only $20 a month. Well done team!

12:11 AM · Nov 28, 2024

Brie E Anderson

@brie_e_anderson

WOW! Just finished session number one of GA4SEO using @RiversidedotFM and... I... am.... in....LOVE!!!! I did not realize that I was going to get a full transcription of my entire hour-long webinar 😍 Uh and this AI clip generator 🤯

9:23 PM · Jan 16, 2024

Mark LaCour

@Mark_LaCour

Wow. Just downloaded my video from @RiversidedotFM and it's a clean 1080p! When did that happen? And what type of voodoo was involved to hand me remote video of this high-quality?

9:41 PM · Jan 20, 2024

Zlatko Bijelic

@Zbijelic

There is no better feeling when you're paying for software, and the updates just keep getting better and better. You get excited to read the email updates. Very rare, but when it hits... it hits right. Looking at your @RiversidedotFM. Y'all are just leveling up.

9:13 PM · Jan 22, 2024

Marc Aflalo

@marcaflalo

I recorded a remote interview with someone across the world, edited it like a pro using Riverside.fm transcript editor, and published it—all in the same day! 🚀 https://buff.ly/4hemb0Q

3:00 AM · Jan 28, 2025

mytogblog

@mytogblog

The smart-scene editor is an amazing time saver. 😀

1:38 AM · Feb 4, 2025

John Nunemaker

@jnunemaker

Podcast production is the hardest part of podcasting. We've collected some AI tools that help make it easier. One of my favs linked is @RiversidedotFM. Love using it for editing, transcriptions and clips.

3:32 PM · Jan 27, 2025

Andy

@ACI62593

Riverside FM is really solid. Its like $300  a year but it makes everything super easy.

3:54 PM · Feb 5, 2025

Visit Vegas Places

@PlacesVegas

I love you guys! I can probably get rid of my other editing subscriptions now. Thank you for evolving to a one-stop shop for creators and podcasters!

4:41 PM · Feb 6, 2025

Hirad Arshadi

@hiradary

My god, @RiversidedotFM is legit the best product I've got to use this year. It's well worth the money. It saves 10-15 hours per episode, for only $20 a month. Well done team!

12:11 AM · Nov 28, 2024

Brie E Anderson

@brie_e_anderson

9:23 PM · Jan 16, 2024

Mark LaCour

@Mark_LaCour

Wow. Just downloaded my video from @RiversidedotFM and it's a clean 1080p! When did that happen? And what type of voodoo was involved to hand me remote video of this high-quality?

9:41 PM · Jan 20, 2024

Zlatko Bijelic

@Zbijelic

9:13 PM · Jan 22, 2024

Marc Aflalo

@marcaflalo

I recorded a remote interview with someone across the world, edited it like a pro using Riverside.fm transcript editor, and published it—all in the same day! 🚀 https://buff.ly/4hemb0Q

3:00 AM · Jan 28, 2025

mytogblog

@mytogblog

The smart-scene editor is an amazing time saver. 😀

1:38 AM · Feb 4, 2025

John Nunemaker

@jnunemaker

3:32 PM · Jan 27, 2025

Andy

@ACI62593

Riverside FM is really solid. Its like $300  a year but it makes everything super easy.

3:54 PM · Feb 5, 2025

George B.

@aperfectcircle0

Love it. This will be saving my client's (and therefore, me) loads of time in the near future.

10:07 PM · Jan 13, 2025

sonya serendipitously

@sonyasupposedly

Trying out @RiversidedotFM for work and the automagic AI editing tools are amazing.

10:27 PM · Jan 16, 2025

DigiToolsAdvice

@DNewhood

You should check out Riverside! It’s super straightforward, great for recording high-quality audio and video, and perfect for remote collaboration. Plus, it works seamlessly on Mac. Definitely worth a try.

5:38 AM · Jan 18, 2025

Lautaro

@BitConductor_

First every Personize video made with @RiversidedotFM. Here's to lots of improvement, but the Magic AI editing tools within Riverside are insane!!!

2:23 AM · Jan 31, 2025

Isa Mutlib

@isamutlib

This is epic. So my conversation with @QRTalentGroup's AI for the average joe podcast, i've downloaded it and uploaded to @RiversidedotFM. Within seconds it has created a script and the AI splits the videos up. The future is now!

9:35 AM · Jan 23, 2024

Taylor Siebert

@taylorsiebert

Decided to move forward with @RiversidedotFM! Did a test recording for an upcoming @Striv_Education video and the editor and transcript tool are so amazing!

10:19 PM · Jan 3, 2024

Mark LaCour

@Mark_LaCour

Wow. Just downloaded my video from @RiversidedotFM and it's a clean 1080p! When did that happen? And what type of voodoo was involved to hand me remote video of this high-quality?

9:41 PM · Jan 20, 2024

Theo Jordan

@Theo_TJ_Jordan

Riverside.fm is such impressive software. I'm opening up my talk with Chuck Pezeshki last night and a whole host of AI toys await me at the studio page. Chopped clips with titles, transcripts, summaries and notes. Really cool! What an amazing time to be alive.

1:52 PM · Dec 31, 2023

Zlatko Bijelic

@Zbijelic

PS. Thanks @RiversidedotFM for making the editing process so F***ing easy.

11:59 PM · May 29, 2024

George B.

@aperfectcircle0

Love it. This will be saving my client's (and therefore, me) loads of time in the near future.

10:07 PM · Jan 13, 2025

sonya serendipitously

@sonyasupposedly

Trying out @RiversidedotFM for work and the automagic AI editing tools are amazing.

10:27 PM · Jan 16, 2025

DigiToolsAdvice

@DNewhood

5:38 AM · Jan 18, 2025

Lautaro

@BitConductor_

First every Personize video made with @RiversidedotFM. Here's to lots of improvement, but the Magic AI editing tools within Riverside are insane!!!

2:23 AM · Jan 31, 2025

Isa Mutlib

@isamutlib

9:35 AM · Jan 23, 2024

Taylor Siebert

@taylorsiebert

Decided to move forward with @RiversidedotFM! Did a test recording for an upcoming @Striv_Education video and the editor and transcript tool are so amazing!

10:19 PM · Jan 3, 2024

Mark LaCour

@Mark_LaCour

Wow. Just downloaded my video from @RiversidedotFM and it's a clean 1080p! When did that happen? And what type of voodoo was involved to hand me remote video of this high-quality?

9:41 PM · Jan 20, 2024

Theo Jordan

@Theo_TJ_Jordan

1:52 PM · Dec 31, 2023

Zlatko Bijelic

@Zbijelic

PS. Thanks @RiversidedotFM for making the editing process so F***ing easy.

11:59 PM · May 29, 2024

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.

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