Riverside Video Editor

Riverside Video Editor is an editor for podcasts, interviews, webinars, and other conversation-led work. It is best suited to creators and teams who want to edit speech from a transcript and collaborate on speaker-based recordings. Its main trade-off is a spoken-word focus, alongside recording limits on the lower-priced plans.

Overview

Riverside brings transcript editing, separate speaker tracks, and a conventional timeline into one workflow. You can record in Riverside or upload a file; either way, the speaker tracks give editors a way to work with each voice separately. That is useful when a conversation needs tightening or voices need individual attention, but it is a narrower proposition than an editor aimed at projects of any kind.

Collaboration is built into the editor: teammates can share files, assign roles, comment, and leave feedback. XML export lets a team move an edited timeline into Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro for further work. Integrations include Spotify for Creators, Spotify, Transistor, Castos, HubSpot, Salesforce, and webinar webhooks. Riverside was founded in 2020 by brothers Gideon and Nadav.

Key features

Transcript and speaker editing

Text-based editing applies a transcript change to the video, so deleting a line or correcting a word can shape the cut without requiring the editor to find that moment on the timeline first. Automatic captions and silence removal extend that speech-focused workflow. These tools are a good fit for dialogue-heavy productions; they matter less when the edit is driven chiefly by visuals.

Separate speaker tracks are available for Riverside recordings and uploaded files. This gives interview and podcast editors more control over individual voices than a single combined track would. AI tools add one-click speaker layouts, eye contact, audio enhancement, and B-roll generation. AI audio cleanup is also included among the editor’s capabilities, though the available plan details do not tie every AI tool to a particular tier.

Timeline, collaboration, and export

The timeline offers an alternative to transcript-first editing, while file sharing, roles, comments, and feedback support team review. XML export to Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro is a practical bridge for teams that want Riverside for conversation editing but another application for later stages. Maximum export resolution is 4K.

Security and support

Riverside states that it is SOC 2 compliant and that its security is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, initially approved in May 2022. Pro and Live include live chat support. Business adds priority support, customized onboarding, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager, which is more relevant to organizations that need a managed relationship than to an individual creator.

Pricing

Riverside has a free plan, paid plans billed annually, and a 14-day trial. The paid prices below are monthly equivalents; the annual billing totals matter when budgeting for a year.

PlanPrice and termsWhat it includesBest fitFreefree (billed $0/month)2 hours of multi-track recordings (one-off), up to 720p, watermark, and 44.1 kHz audioTrying the workflow or making a limited number of recordings. The one-off recording allowance, watermark, and lower resolution make it a poor ongoing choice for regular publishing.Standard$15 a month (billed $180 annually)5 hours of multi-track recordings per month, up to 4K, no watermark, and 48 kHz audioCreators who need watermark-free 4K output but can stay within five recording hours monthly. It does not include the Pro plan’s stated AI transcription or live chat support.Pro$24 a month (billed $288 annually)15 hours of multi-track recordings per month, up to 4K, AI transcription in 100+ languages, and live chat supportRegular podcast and interview production that benefits from a larger recording allowance, multilingual transcription, or direct support.Live$34 a month (billed $408 annually)15 hours of multi-track recordings per month, 1080p live streaming, multistreaming, and custom RTMPTeams that need streaming and multistreaming. It costs more than Pro but the stated differentiator is live production, not a higher recording allowance.BusinessCustom pricingUnlimited multi-track recording, production workspaces, priority support, and SSOOrganizations that need unlimited recording or workspace and account controls, and can arrange pricing with sales.The Free tier is constrained by a single two-hour multi-track allowance rather than a recurring monthly quota. Standard removes the watermark and raises resolution, but its five-hour monthly cap may be tight for frequent recording. Pro triples that monthly allowance and adds AI transcription and live chat; Live keeps the same 15 hours, so its premium is justified by streaming requirements rather than more recording time. Business is the only plan with unlimited multi-track recording, but has custom pricing.

Platforms

Riverside supports web, macOS, iOS, and Android, and its app allows editing on a mobile phone. On computers, recording is supported in Chrome, Edge, and Safari; Linux computers are unsupported for recording. The Linux limitation rules it out for people who need to record on a Linux machine, even though the platform list includes web access.

Who it's for

Riverside is a strong match for podcasters, interviewers, webinar producers, and teams whose editing centers on spoken content. Transcript-based cuts, separate speaker tracks, captions, silence removal, and review tools address recurring tasks in that work. Mobile editing also suits creators who want to make edits from a phone.

It is less compelling for general-purpose editing where speech is not central, or for Linux-based recording. Budget-conscious users should also consider whether a one-off two-hour allowance or a monthly five-hour cap is enough before choosing Free or Standard.

Pros and cons

Transcript edits affect the video: correcting or removing speech can directly shape the cut, which is useful for interview and podcast cleanup.

Speaker tracks work with recordings and uploads: editors can address individual voices whether a session was captured in Riverside or brought in from elsewhere.

Team review and XML export: comments and roles support collaboration, while XML export provides a path to Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.

Free and Standard recording limits are restrictive: Free’s two hours are one-off, and Standard allows five hours per month, so recurring production may require an upgrade.

Linux recording is unsupported: users who record on Linux need another workflow or editor.

Live costs more without adding recording hours over Pro: its value depends on needing 1080p streaming, multistreaming, or custom RTMP.

Alternatives

AI Video Editors is a broader category to browse when you want to compare AI editing tools.

Wondershare Filmora is worth considering if Windows support matters; it also has Android, iOS, macOS, and web versions. Its free exports are watermarked, and its Basic plan includes 1 GB of cloud storage and 500 free AI Mate conversations.

Rescript is an option for Linux users seeking free, open-source software for noncommercial use; commercial use requires a different arrangement.

Adobe Firefly may suit someone looking for a generative-creation tool with limited daily generations on its free plan, rather than a conversation-focused editor.

CapCut is another freemium editor, with a mobile-focused Standard plan and a Pro plan that includes 100 GB of cloud storage.

ExpoCut offers a free timeline editor with exports up to 4K and no account needed, for users who prioritize those terms.

InShot is a freemium option for Android, iOS, and macOS with video and photo editing tools on its ad-supported free plan.

Videoleap has a free plan with many tools, though its exports include a watermark; its Pro plan is $5.83 a month.

Wondershare DemoCreator is a paid alternative with a cross-platform quarterly plan at $29.99 a month, billed US$29.99 /qtr, and 500 AI credits per month.

Verdict

Choose Riverside if your work is built around recorded conversations and you want transcript-driven edits, speaker tracks, and team review in the same workflow. The combination is its clearest advantage, with XML export useful when another editor handles finishing. Look elsewhere if you need Linux recording, a general-purpose editing focus, or more recording time than the entry plans provide; Live is worth the extra cost over Pro only when its streaming features are central to your work.