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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Why Riverside over Streamyard:
‍Next-level streaming meets studio-level quality

A full live streaming studio

Host podcasts, webinars, or any live events. Stream to as many platforms you like. Add overlays, take call-ins, run polls, and track leads.

Stream in real time high-resolution

Go live in 1080p HD. All while recording in up to 4K uncompressed resolution. Every detail, every word, in studio quality.

Your brand and style, ready to go live

Style your live with virtual backgrounds, logos, music, and overlays. Add context with lower-thirds and switch layouts for impact.

Turn your live sessions into a content powerhouse.

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The all-in-one platform for live-to-forever content

Live events and webinars with insights

Run live or pre-recorded sessions for up to 10,000 attendees. Track where leads came from, who joined, and their watch time, all synced to HubSpot.

4K studio-quality recordings

Record streams in up to 4K video and 48kHz audio. Everything is saved locally to each device, so even if your connection drops, your recording is flawless.

Built-in AI powered editing

Edit your stream in minutes with our AI video editor. Trim with text-based editing, enhance audio, and add captions, b-roll, music, and more. Or, prompt Co-Creator, your AI editing partner, to do it for you.

Repurpose your streams’ best moments

Get social media clips of your stream’s key moments right after recording. Set presets for your style, clip length, topics, and which speaker to focus on. Keep every post on brand.

Turn your live sessions into a content powerhouse.

Your all-in-one streaming, recording, and editing platform.

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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).

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.

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.

Text-based editing

Edit videos by editing their transcripts. Text you adjust automatically syncs in the video.

No, you can’t edit using a transcript.

AI audio clean up

Yes, one-click tools for audio enhancement, background noise removal, and more.

No AI editing tools.

Chat-based editing

Clean up audio, cut to the highlights, and style your video just by chatting with Co-creator.

No chat-based editing.

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.

Customization and overlays

Add your own background and logo. Or, style things up with music, b-roll, and text overlays.

Branding is only visible during streams. Local recordings don’t come with branding.

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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Join thousands of creators and businesses who switch to Riverside and never look back.

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!

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.

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.

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.


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.

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.

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.

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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Made with Riverside

Stream once. Rule the replay.

Multistream, record in 4K, and repurpose your live show to grow your audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is Riverside better than StreamYard for podcasting?

Yes. While Streamyard features focus on live streaming, Riverside offers you thewhole podcasting workflow. You can podcast live, record your stream, edit it,and host it on one platform.
Go live with multiple podcast guests and record everything in up to 4K resolution. With separate tracks, you can easily cut crosstalk. But you won’t have to do much editing. The AI editor automates a lot of the process for you so you can turn your recording into a polished show fast.
All that’s left to do is share your podcast. You can host your show directly on Riverside, or you can use the Spotify integration.
For a full comparison of all your options, check our Streamyard alternatives guide.

Can you livestream with Riverside?

Yes, you can live stream with Riverside. 
Riverside is a powerful all-in-one platform that combines high-quality recording and editing with reliable live streaming. You can stream in Full HD (1080p) to unlimited destinations simultaneously, including YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and custom RTMP servers.
It includes advanced streaming features to make your broadcast feel even more professional. For example, it offers live call-ins, branding and an Omnichat. You can also invite a producer to manage your livestream from behind the scene with Producer Mode.
Learn more in our full tutorial on How to live stream.

Is StreamYard worth the money?

Many creators complained about StreamYards' recent price increases, which nearly doubled the cost of the base plan. While it’s still a solid option for live streaming, it lacks modern AI features and depends on third-party tools for editing. This adds to the overall expense, so many people feel it’s not worth its price tag anymore.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one solution with livestreaming, studio-quality recording, and AI editing, Riverside offers more value at half the price.

Can you use Riverside for YouTube?

Yes, Riverside gives all you need for creating tip-top YouTube content. You can invite up to 9 guests and a producer, stream directly to YouTube in your branded studio. All while recording in 4K quality.
After recording, you can cut your content by just deleting words with the text-based editor, then use AI-powered tools to enhance your audio and add captions. You even get an accurate transcript, complete with show notes and timestamped chapters! And when you’re done uploading, you can instantly generate dozens of YouTube Shorts with Magic Clips to promote your content.

 Is Riverside good for video editing?

Yes, absolutely! Riverside uses AI to make post-production fast and efficient. You can edit your video just by prompting Co-creator, your new AI agent. Ask it to clean up audio, cut to the highlights, style your video, and more.
For more hands-on editing, try the text-based editor to edit your recording like it’s a doc. Any text you delete in your transcript syncs with your video. You can also use AI to enhance audio, fix eye contact, add captions, and remove silences and filler words. And if you want more granular control, you can still use traditional timeline editing and detailed manual audio adjustments.
Plus, you can turn your content into endless promotional assets using Co-Creator to generate clips, blog posts, social media content, and more!

More ways to perfect content

AI Transcription

AI transcriptions that are 99% accurate in 100+ languages. Te best bit? Edit the transcript to edit your video.

Magic Clips

Let AI find your video highlights and turn them into viral social clips. Use them as they are or tweak them as you feel.

Teleprompter

Script your way to flawless recordings with the new built-in teleprompter.
An autocue for video, podcast, and solo recordings.

Co-creator

Turn your content into endless promotional assets, like clips, blog posts, social media content, and more

Turn one stream into endless content.

Your all-in-one streamlined live studio.

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