Riverside vs. StreamYard

Riverside and StreamYard both handle live streaming with ease. Only Riverside adds studio-quality 4K recording, powerful
built-in post-production, and advanced AI for easy repurposing. All backed by fair, transparent pricing.

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Riverside vs. Streamyard: Full feature breakdown

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Pricing transparency

Pricing clear on the site with consistent affordable plans for every use case.

Can’t view pricing on the site, unless you sign up.

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Multistreaming

Stream to as many platforms as you like. Includes YouTube, Twitch, X, and custom RTMPs.

You can only stream to up to 8 destinations
at a time on the Advanced plan.

Resolution

Stream in Full HD (1080p).

Pre-recorded live events

Yes. Upload intros, demos or full videos to play live in your stream.

Yes. Upload pre-recorded videos to schedule and stream live automatically.

Participants

Go live with up to 10 live participants, and 10 000 audience members.

Stream with up to 10 people on screen at a time.

Live branding

Add logos, backgrounds, overlays, and lower thirds. You can also brand your studio lobby.

Add logos, backgrounds, and overlays. Custom fonts are only available on paid plans.

Omnichat

Yes, keep track of all your audience comments in a single omnichat.

Only Streamyard and YouTube viewers can share comments in the chat.

Live call-ins

Audiences can request to call in live and interact directly with you.

Call-ins are only available through workarounds.

Audience engagement

Polls, Q&A and reactions to keep your audience involved.

On screen comments, Q&A, and giveaway feature.

Sign up tracking

Customizable registration forms to collect info, with HubSpot CRM integration.

Customizable forms are available only for On-Air webinars with no CRM integration.

Live event analytics

Track registration source and watch time. Export as CSV and sync to HubSpot.

Track registration, attendance, and viewing time. No direct syncing to Hubspot.

Producer mode

Yes, you can invite a Producer to manage the livestream from behind the scenes.

No, you can only invite up to 15 Guests in the backstage area.

Teleprompter

Yes, for both host and guests. Can adjust text speed, size, and format.

Unavailable.

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High-quality recordings

Up to 4K video and 48kHz audio resolution.

Local recording

Local recording with live uploads to the cloud. Files stay safe, no matter your connection.

Unlimited local recording only available on paid plans. Free plan only comes with 2 hours.

Separate tracks

Yes, separate audio, video and screen share tracks for each participant.

Yes, separate tracks for every participant.

Cloud storage

Unlimited cloud storage where files are stored indefinitely.

Limited storage hours and maximum length of individual recording is capped.

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Full-suite editor

Built-in video editor with AI tools for cutting filler words, cleaning up audio, and more.

No editor, only basic trimming and splitting.

Social clips

With Magic Clips you get fully customizable, shareable clips in one click.

AI Clips only generates 0-5 clips per recording. You can edit or customize clips.

Multitrack editing

Edit tracks separately to cut crosstalk
and have full control.

No. You’ll need to export your tracks to
a third-party tool.

Captions

Customizable dynamic captions with branded presets.

Only available for AI-generated shorts. Can’t be edited or customized.

Transcriptions

Transcripts with up to 99% accuracy in 100+ languages. AI translations are also available.

Only a few languages are supported.

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Podcast hosting

Unlimited storage to host podcasts. One-click publishing to major directories.

Unavailable

Hosting analytics

Analytics for audience demographics, streams, and which episodes perform best.

Unavailable

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Mobile app

Available for hosts and guests on iOS and Android. Record, trim and caption on your phone.

Mobile app only for guests, not hosts. Only available on iOS.

There’s a Riverside plan for every need.

From first-timers to professional marketing teams, find a plan that’s right for you.

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Ebony F.

Podcast Host

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Helped me combine all my tools"

I used to have to record using one platform, edit in another one and create my own social media clips in another application. Riverside.fm has cut out all the noise and the need for multiple platforms. Now everything is truly all in one place for me. The tools were so easy to learn!

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Marisa C.

Founder, Chief Amazement Officer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.

"All-in-one recording studio!"

The best part of Riverside is the ability to edit a self-recorded episode of your podcast with ease. You do need to know how to navigate the dashboard and understand production terms, but, it's simple and easy to use for a seasoned technical marketer.

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Jared K.

Producer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Game changing AI editing software"

I'm constantly amazed at how much time Riverside's AI features save our team, across "magic" audio editing, easy video clip generation, and constantly releasing new features that make our team's workflows more efficient.

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Ben W.

Senior Coordinator, AV Services & IT

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Took our podcast abilities  to a whole new level."

The simplicity to not just edit, but create shorts and long form podcast. The built in features really allow anyone to create a top tier show with a professional touch. 

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Sydney O.

Content and Messaging Strategist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Effortless Podcast Editing  That Saves Time"

I switched from another text-based editor/recording platform to Riverside and I'm so glad I did. I'm not a super tech-savvy person and I love the ease of use of all the editing features. It saves me so much time and makes my audio so much better.

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Maria G.

Senior Director of Brand Marketing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

“The Engine Behind Our Social Media Video Strategy”

Riverside‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ is the perfect tool for my team because of the integration between recording and editing. A live interview is easily transformed into a YouTube video. And the quality of screen recording is just right for making short product care ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌guides.

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Steph P.

Sales Team Leader Real Estate

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"From Trial to Trust: Why I Chose Riverside"

Riverside has been a game-changer for me. It combines all the core features I need with some really impressive extras that make everything easier. Editing video and audio used to feel like a slow, expensive process, but with Riverside, it’s quick, simple, and profitable. Especially for freelancers, agencies, or solo creators like myself.

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Anthony C.

Content Creator and Educator Online Media

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

"Video Editing Without the Overwhelm"

Riverside's editing system is surprisingly robust for something browser based. I can highlight sentences and delete them, and it instantly edits the video and audio together. It's clean, quick, and doesn't require downloading large files or using separate apps.

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