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Compare Be.Live and Riverside 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free 1 Users Per Month
Be.Live
Star Rating
(28)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 4 pricing plansRiverside
Star Rating
(1,575)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Riverside excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Be.Live. Users appreciate Riverside's studio-grade audio and video quality, which allows them to create professional content without needing a tech crew.
- Users say that Be.Live offers a unique interactive experience with features like the "snake" and "cookie jar," making it a great choice for multi-streaming and engaging audiences. This flexibility is particularly praised by freelance creators who want to focus on content delivery rather than design.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside's clean and intuitive layout enhances their workflow, making it easy to navigate and utilize its features. This ease of use is a standout aspect that many users highlight, contributing to a smoother content creation process.
- According to verified reviews, Be.Live is recognized for its ability to cater to both beginners and pros, with multiple preset show settings that simplify the streaming process. However, some users feel it struggles to meet specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
- Users highlight Riverside's exceptional customer service, noting that support is readily available when issues arise. This level of assistance is a significant advantage for users who may encounter technical difficulties during their streaming sessions.
- G2 reviewers report that while Be.Live has a smaller user base, it still provides valuable features for team collaboration, such as sharing code live for development purposes. However, Riverside's larger number of reviews and higher ratings suggest a more robust overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Be.Live
Free 14-Day Trial
Free Trial
The Trial includes the features of the Growth plan so you can experience Be.Live's full potential. It's risk-free, and no credit card is required.
- Growth Plan features
Riverside
Free
Free
1 Users Per Month
- Unlimited recording & editing
- Separate tracks for the first 2 hours of recording*
- Up to 720p recording
Free Trial
Be.Live
Free Trial is available
Riverside
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
23
9.4
1,449
Ease of Use
8.6
23
9.4
1,494
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.6
972
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.5
282
Quality of Support
8.4
23
9.4
1,246
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.5
270
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
18
9.8
1,478
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Host Tools
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.6
80
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integrations
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.6
68
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
8.4
42
Software Options
9.0
15
9.2
113
8.8
17
9.2
113
8.0
14
9.0
110
8.7
14
8.8
104
Audience Tools
8.3
10
Feature Not Available
8.8
14
8.9
109
8.1
9
8.8
100
Streamer Tools
9.3
9
9.5
110
9.5
13
9.3
103
8.3
9
Feature Not Available
8.1
8
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.4
51
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.1
575
Not enough data
9.5
690
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
609
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
524
Not enough data
8.4
456
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
8.5
151
Voice
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
303
Transcription
Not enough data
9.3
307
Not enough data
9.1
299
Not enough data
9.1
295
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
293
Not enough data
8.3
281
Not enough data
8.7
292
Not enough data
7.7
254
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
7.9
237
Not enough data
9.0
276
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
251
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.2
86
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.3
105
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
9.1
98
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.7
95
Not enough data
9.0
97
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
98
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
9.2
468
Not enough data
8.5
426
Not enough data
8.2
411
Not enough data
8.6
431
Not enough data
9.0
470
Not enough data
9.1
452
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
446
Not enough data
9.0
435
Not enough data
8.4
418
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
318
Not enough data
8.0
329
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
8.6
201
Not enough data
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.6
198
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
656
Social Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
513
Not enough data
8.2
487
Not enough data
8.3
485
Not enough data
7.3
460
Not enough data
7.4
460
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
8.0
190
Not enough data
7.6
187
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
7.7
185
Not enough data
7.9
188
Not enough data
7.8
186
Not enough data
7.7
189
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Be.Live and Riverside are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Be.Live has no unique categories
Riverside is categorized as Audio Editing, Video Editing, Webinar, Screen and Video Capture, Transcription, Content Creation, and Video Communications
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Be.Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Riverside
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
18.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
14.8%
Broadcast Media
14.8%
Religious Institutions
7.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
40.7%
Entertainment
9.1%
Media Production
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Computer Software
5.8%
Other
61.0%
Discussions
Why if we know loads of folk are watching does Facebook hold back the views.
1 Comment
MB
Please note that the number of views you see while you are LIVE is the number of concurrent viewers, meaning people watching at this very moment. Once the...Read more
How does be live work?
1 Comment
MB
Be.Live is cloud-based, so you don't need to download anything to use it. Once you open the Be.Live studio, you will see the features pannel on the left,...Read more
How many people can be on be live at one time?
1 Comment
MB
If we are speaking about remote guests joining your live stream, then 8 people can be displayed in-stream simultaneously. More people can join but will need...Read more
What is Riverside FM?
2 Comments
F
One of the best options if you need to do a Video Podcast.
You can invite guests, record the video and audio, edit and download the result as video(with...Read more
How does Riverside FM work?
1 Comment
JC
Think of ZOOM, but better, with better audio and video quality, its one of the best tools to not only create Podcast, Videocast, but also video SOPs.Read more
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