Riverside.fm vs Zencastr

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What's the difference between Riverside.fm and Zencastr

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

Riverside.fm - Zencastr comparison table

4K video recording

iPhone & Android app

Live streaming

Producer mode

Platform reliability

Editor (Automatic Post-Production)

AI Speaker Mode

Automatic Transcriptions

SOC 2 Type 2 Security Certification

Media Board (Play Pre-Recorded Audio/Video Clips)

Audience mode

Screen-share recording

Studio-quality audio & video recordings

Separate audio & video tracks

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Get everything Zencastr offers and more. Why? Because we believe everyone has a story to tell. Ready to tell your story? Join our inclusive community of 25,000+ podcasters today.

Access all the tools you need to create stunning podcasts

Riverside.fm is built for all podcasters, not just for pros, so you have all necessary features available to get started.

Reliable, high-quality recordings

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

iPhone App

Let guests join the studio from their iPhone and capture them in HD audio/video.

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Editor

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

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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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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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iPhone App

Let guests join the studio from their iPhone and capture them in HD audio/video.

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Magic Editor

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

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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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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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See why creators love us

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 from A-Z

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 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.

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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