Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Riverside.fmvsMicrosoft Teams
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo, 79% cheaper than Riverside.fm's $19/mo. Riverside.fm is rated higher at 4.8/5 vs Microsoft Teams's 4.3/5.
Riverside.fmvs Microsoft Teams
★ 4.8/5+0.5 vs Microsoft Teams
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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Microsoft Teamsvs Riverside.fm
★ 4.3/5-0.5 vs Riverside.fm
Only in Microsoft Teams
- ✦ Video Meetings
- ✦ Chat & Channels
- ✦ File Sharing
✓ Free planFrom $4/mo(cheaper)320M+ monthly active users · est. 2017
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Riverside.fm
4.8/5 avg
G2 Score4.8/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.8/5
Microsoft Teams
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Riverside.fmYes ✓
Microsoft TeamsYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Riverside.fm uniquely offers Local Recording (High Quality), 4K Video, Separate Audio Tracks. Microsoft Teams uniquely offers Video Meetings, Chat & Channels, File Sharing. Both share 1 features including Screen Sharing.
Feature
Riverside.fm
Microsoft Teams
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Local Recording (High Quality)
✓
✗
4K Video
✓
✗
Separate Audio Tracks
✓
✗
AI Transcription
✓
✗
Magic Clips (AI)
✓
✗
Text-based Editing
✓
✗
Live Streaming
✓
✗
Teleprompter
✓
✗
Background Removal
✓
✗
Custom Branding
✓
✗
Live Chat
✓
✗
Producer Mode
✓
✗
Mobile Recording
✓
✗
Multi-platform Export
✓
✗
Video Meetings
✗
✓
Chat & Channels
✗
✓
File Sharing
✗
✓
Recording & Transcription
✗
✓
Breakout Rooms
✗
✓
Whiteboard
✗
✓
Together Mode
✗
✓
Background Effects
✗
✓
Live Captions
✗
✓
Polls
✗
✓
Copilot AI
✗
✓
Calendar Integration
✗
✓
Apps & Bots
✗
✓
Phone System
✗
✓
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 Microsoft Teams if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Chat & Channels
- ✓ File Sharing
- ✓ Recording & Transcription
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
Pricing Comparison
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo, 79% 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
Microsoft Teams Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 100 participants
- • 60-min meetings
- • 5GB storage
Microsoft Teams EssentialsBest Value
$4/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 30-hr meetings
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 1TB storage
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
$12.5/user/mo- • Desktop Office apps
- • Webinars
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