Riverside.fm Pricing Plans and Tiers 2026
A remote recording studio that captures locally-recorded, separate audio and video tracks for high-quality content creation.
All Plans & Pricing
Free
Best for: You get 2 hours recording, 720p, 2 participants
- ✓2 hours of separate audio & video recording (one-time)
- ✓Up to 720p video quality
- ✓44.1 kHz audio quality
- ✓Watermark on exported files
- ✓Up to 8 participants per session
- ✓Screen sharing capability
Standard
Best for: $19/mo gets you 15 hours, 4K, 8 participants
- ✓5 hours of separate audio & video recording per month
- ✓Up to 4K video quality
- ✓48 kHz audio quality
- ✓No watermark on exported files
- ✓Up to 8 participants per session
- ✓Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch
- ✓Screen sharing capability
Pro
Best for: $29/mo gets you Unlimited, 4K, AI transcription
- ✓15 hours of separate audio & video recording per month
- ✓Up to 4K video quality
- ✓48 kHz audio quality
- ✓AI transcriptions in 100+ languages
- ✓Live call-in for audience members
- ✓Teleprompter tool
- ✓Unlimited video editing and exports
Business
Best for: large enterprises
- ✓Unlimited recording hours
- ✓Custom user seats and permissions
- ✓Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- ✓Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
- ✓Custom frame rates and output formats
- ✓Advanced input and output routing
Pricing Analysis
Overview
Riverside.fm - Remote recording studio for podcasts and video content in high quality. The free tier gets you 2 hours recording, 720p, 2 participants - a real plan, not a 14-day trial. Upgrading to Standard ($19/mo) unlocks 15 hours and 4K. Priced near the $23/mo category average, Riverside.fm competes directly with Loom and Daily on value.
Cost Per User
Which Plan Is Right for You?
You get 2 hours recording, 720p, 2 participants. What's locked behind the paywall: 15 hours, 4k, 8 participants. If those matter, Standard at $19/mo is the next step. Good enough for solo use and evaluation.
$19/mo gets you 15 hours, 4K, 8 participants. The sweet spot for professionals who've maxed out the free plan and need 15 hours, 4K.
$29/mo gets you Unlimited, 4K, AI transcription. 53% more than Standard - justified only if you need the extras.
Custom pricing for Custom limits, SSO. Always negotiate - ask for pilot pricing if testing with <50 seats, and push for annual discount commitments. Compare enterprise quotes against Loom's equivalent tier.
vs. Category Average
14% below the video conferencing average
Our Verdict
Riverside.fm scores 4.8/5 and offers a free plan - that's a rare combination. The free tier with 2 hours recording and 720p is more than enough to validate whether it fits your workflow. Start free. Move to Standard ($19/mo) when 15 hours becomes a need, not a want.
Is Riverside.fm Worth the Price?
Strengths
- 1Local recording for lossless 48kHz WAV audio & 4K video
- 2Separate audio/video tracks for each participant for easy editing
- 3AI-powered text-based video editor simplifies post-production
- 4Progressive upload ensures files are safe even if connection drops
- 5Built-in teleprompter and media board for live production
Considerations
- 1Free plan watermarks all exported content
- 2Mobile app has fewer features than the desktop version
- 3Steep learning curve for users new to multi-track recording
- 4Requires significant local storage and upload bandwidth from guests
- 5Not designed for general meetings; lacks features like breakout rooms
Ideal For
Podcasters & Content Creators
Which plan fits you
Pricing Takeaway
★ 4.8/5Riverside.fm scores 4.8/5 and offers a free plan - that's a rare combination. The free tier with 2 hours recording and 720p is more than enough to validate whether it fits your workflow. Start free. Move to Standard ($19/mo) when 15 hours becomes a need, not a want.
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Sources & Data Trail · Riverside.fm
- 1.Official Pricing Page·Source of verified tiers(Checked: 2026-05-21)
- 2.Official Website·Official vendor website
- 3.G2·G2 verified user reviews · 4.8/5 · 1,717 reviews
- 4.Capterra·Capterra verified user reviews · 4.7/5
- 5.TrustRadius·TrustRadius verified reviews