Nuendo vs Riverside
Nuendo
steinberg.netRiverside
riverside.comSide by side
| Figure | Nuendo | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#9) | 8.7 (#13) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Support | Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities. | Business includes a dedicated customer success manager and 24/7 live priority chat support. |
Plans
Nuendo
- Nuendo 15 Full VersionPriced on request
- Nuendo 15 CrossgradePriced on request
- Nuendo 15 Crossgrade$799.99, paid once
- Nuendo 15 Full version$999.99, paid once
Riverside
- FreeFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Pro$24 a month
- Grow$34 a month
- Webinar$79 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
In their own words
Riverside
Riverside is an online studio for recording remote podcasts and video interviews. It supports local recording, separate participant tracks, video, and automatic transcription through browser and desktop recording. The free plan includes two hours of multi-track recordings, video up to 720p, 44.1 kHz audio, and unlimited single-track recording and editing. Standard costs $19 a month, billed monthly, and includes five hours of multi-track recording monthly and 4K video. Pro costs $24 a month, billed $288 annually, and includes up to 4K video, 48 kHz audio, one studio, and 15 hours of separate-track downloads. Paid editing options include text-based editing, an AI editing and repurposing agent, Magic Clips, show notes, and audio enhancement. Pro also includes podcast hosting and analytics. Grow and Webinar have separate-track download limits of 20 and 25 hours per month respectively, although recording itself is unlimited. Webinar supports up to 100 registrants and includes registration forms, Q&A, live call-ins, polls, analytics, and HubSpot lead syncing. Riverside supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; Linux computers are not supported for recording.