Compare OBS Studio and Riverside 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 Users Per Month
OBS Studio
Star Rating
(125)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OBS StudioRiverside
Star Rating
(1,674)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Riverside excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that allows users to focus on content rather than technical issues. One user highlighted, "I love how easy Riverside is to use without sacrificing quality."
- Users say OBS Studio is appreciated for its straightforward setup, particularly for live streaming and recording. Reviewers noted, "Setting up streaming and recording my screen was straightforward and simple," making it a solid choice for those who need basic functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside offers superior support options, including a responsive chatbot and the ability to speak with real people for troubleshooting. This level of support is a significant advantage for users who may encounter issues during their projects.
- According to verified reviews, OBS Studio shines in its screen and video capture capabilities, with users noting its effectiveness for recording talking head videos and live programs. One user remarked on the ease of setting up a simple one-camera scene, showcasing its strengths in specific use cases.
- G2 reviewers highlight Riverside's high-quality recording features, which are crucial for professional content creators. Users consistently mention the platform's ability to maintain quality, stating, "The recording quality is consistently high, which is critical for a professional."
- Users express that while OBS Studio is a powerful tool, it may not meet the needs of all users, particularly those looking for advanced editing features. In contrast, Riverside's text-based editing and animation capabilities have been well-received, with one user stating, "Editing is much easier," indicating a preference for more comprehensive editing tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing availableRiverside
Free
Free
1 Users Per Month
- Unlimited recording & editing
- Separate tracks for the first 2 hours of recording*
- Up to 720p recording
Free Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information availableRiverside
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
98
9.4
1,548
Ease of Use
8.1
98
9.4
1,595
Ease of Setup
8.5
24
9.5
1,077
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
9.5
300
Quality of Support
7.9
64
9.4
1,335
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
9.5
287
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
88
9.8
1,578
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
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
9.6
90
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
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
74
Not enough data
8.6
68
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.4
43
Software Options
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
9.2
115
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
8.8
103
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.8
101
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
9.5
114
Not enough data
9.3
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.4
51
Platform Basics
9.2
44
9.1
578
9.3
46
9.5
703
7.6
25
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
8.9
35
8.5
465
8.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.3
45
9.2
615
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
24
8.7
528
7.1
23
8.4
455
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
8.5
152
Voice
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
314
Transcription
Not enough data
9.3
321
Not enough data
9.2
307
Not enough data
9.1
305
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
301
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
8.7
308
Not enough data
7.7
261
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
7.9
240
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
256
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.3
87
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
115
Not enough data
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
9.0
100
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
104
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
469
Not enough data
9.2
484
Not enough data
8.6
433
Not enough data
8.2
409
Not enough data
8.6
435
Not enough data
9.1
500
Not enough data
9.1
469
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
448
Not enough data
9.0
439
Not enough data
8.4
415
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
314
Not enough data
8.0
326
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
8.2
192
Not enough data
8.5
193
Not enough data
8.6
193
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
675
Social Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
525
Not enough data
8.2
496
Not enough data
8.4
499
Not enough data
7.3
464
Not enough data
7.4
464
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
8.0
191
Not enough data
7.6
187
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
7.7
188
Not enough data
7.9
191
Not enough data
7.8
188
Not enough data
7.7
191
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OBS Studio and Riverside are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
OBS Studio has no unique categories
Riverside is categorized as Audio Editing, Video Editing, Webinar, Transcription, Content Creation, Live Stream, and Video Communications
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OBS Studio
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
Entertainment
9.8%
Computer Software
8.1%
Broadcast Media
6.5%
Religious Institutions
5.7%
Computer Games
5.7%
Other
64.2%
Entertainment
9.1%
Media Production
8.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Broadcast Media
6.8%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
61.2%
Discussions
Is Open Broadcaster software good?
2 Comments
KE
OBS is great for streaming and recording video. Most streamers and youtubers and even companies use it for live events and to record videos
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OBS as a Professional TV Station (?); wait for Ver. 100
1 Comment
KF
that would be frustrating. I found assigning hot keys to seldom used keys to be the best option such as the f row. Also Elgato makes an inexpensive stream...Read more
Di live
1 Comment
RG
We mainly do free radio broadcasting for medical professionals and patients, especially those who live in poverty and a state of elite-derived deprivation....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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