Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Riverside.fmvsLoom
Loom starts at $15/mo, 21% cheaper than Riverside.fm's $19/mo. Both rated 4.8/5 by users.
Riverside.fmvs Loom
★ 4.8/5+0.1 vs Loom
Only in Riverside.fm
- ✦ Local Recording (High Quality)
- ✦ 4K Video
- ✦ Separate Audio Tracks
✓ Free planFrom $19/mo(pricier)500K+ users · est. 2019
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Loomvs Riverside.fm
★ 4.7/5-0.1 vs Riverside.fm
Only in Loom
- ✦ Screen Recording
- ✦ Camera Recording
- ✦ AI Summary
✓ Free planFrom $15/mo(cheaper)25M+ users · est. 2016
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Riverside.fm
4.8/5 avg
G2 Score4.8/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.8/5
Loom
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Riverside.fmYes ✓
LoomYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Riverside.fm uniquely offers Local Recording (High Quality), 4K Video, Separate Audio Tracks. Loom uniquely offers Screen Recording, Camera Recording, AI Summary. Both share 1 features including Custom Branding.
Feature
Riverside.fm
Loom
Custom Branding
✓
✓
Local Recording (High Quality)
✓
✗
4K Video
✓
✗
Separate Audio Tracks
✓
✗
AI Transcription
✓
✗
Magic Clips (AI)
✓
✗
Text-based Editing
✓
✗
Screen Sharing
✓
✗
Live Streaming
✓
✗
Teleprompter
✓
✗
Background Removal
✓
✗
Live Chat
✓
✗
Producer Mode
✓
✗
Mobile Recording
✓
✗
Multi-platform Export
✓
✗
Screen Recording
✗
✓
Camera Recording
✗
✓
AI Summary
✗
✓
Transcription
✗
✓
Auto Chapters
✗
✓
Comments & Reactions
✗
✓
CTA Buttons
✗
✓
Password Protection
✗
✓
Analytics
✗
✓
Drawing Tools
✗
✓
Trim & Edit
✗
✓
Chrome Extension
✗
✓
Desktop App
✗
✓
Integrations
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Riverside.fm if you need:
- ✓ Local Recording (High Quality)
- ✓ 4K Video
- ✓ Separate Audio Tracks
- ✓ AI Transcription
- ✓ Magic Clips (AI)
Choose Loom if you need:
- ✓ Screen Recording
- ✓ Camera Recording
- ✓ AI Summary
- ✓ Transcription
- ✓ Auto Chapters
Pricing Comparison
Loom starts at $15/mo, 21% cheaper than Riverside.fm's $19/mo.
Riverside.fm Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 2 hours recording
- • 720p
- • 2 participants
StandardBest Value
$19/mo- • 15 hours
- • 4K
- • 8 participants
Pro
$29/mo- • Unlimited
- • 4K
- • AI transcription
Enterprise
Custom- • Custom limits
- • SSO
Loom Plans
Free tier available
Starter
Free- • 25 videos
- • 5-min limit
BusinessBest Value
$15/creator/mo- • Unlimited videos
- • AI features
Enterprise
Custom- • SSO/SCIM
- • Advanced security
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