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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 Users Per Month
OBS Studio
Star Rating
(123)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OBS StudioRiverside
Star Rating
(1,558)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% 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.
- Users report that Open Broadcaster Software excels in screen capture with a rating of 9.2, which is on par with Riverside.fm, but reviewers mention that Riverside.fm offers superior video capture capabilities, scoring 9.5, making it a better choice for high-quality video production.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside.fm's transcription feature is a standout, with a score of 9.0, significantly higher than Open Broadcaster Software's score of 6.7. Users appreciate the accuracy and ease of use in Riverside.fm's transcription, which is crucial for content creators.
- G2 users highlight that Riverside.fm provides a more user-friendly experience, with an ease of use score of 9.4 compared to Open Broadcaster Software's 8.1. This makes Riverside.fm a preferred option for those new to content creation.
- Users on G2 report that Riverside.fm's quality of support is exceptional, scoring 9.5, while Open Broadcaster Software's support is rated lower at 7.9. Reviewers mention that timely and effective support can significantly impact the user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Open Broadcaster Software has strong content creation tools with a score of 9.1, but Riverside.fm's overall content management and collaboration features are more robust, making it easier for teams to work together on projects.
- Users say that Riverside.fm's integration capabilities are impressive, with a score of 8.7 for file sharing and 8.1 for platform search, while Open Broadcaster Software's integration features are rated lower, indicating that Riverside.fm may better suit users looking for seamless connectivity with other applications.
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
9.0
96
9.4
1,432
Ease of Use
8.1
96
9.4
1,478
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
9.6
956
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
9.5
277
Quality of Support
7.9
63
9.4
1,234
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
9.5
266
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
9.8
1,463
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
77
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.6
78
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
69
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
71
Not enough data
8.6
67
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
Not enough data
9.2
110
Not enough data
9.2
109
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.8
103
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.8
98
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
9.5
108
Not enough data
9.3
102
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
43
9.1
575
9.3
45
9.5
690
7.6
25
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
8.9
35
8.5
467
8.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.2
43
9.2
606
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
24
8.7
524
7.1
23
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
302
Transcription
Not enough data
9.3
304
Not enough data
9.1
298
Not enough data
9.1
293
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
291
Not enough data
8.3
279
Not enough data
8.7
289
Not enough data
7.7
253
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
253
Not enough data
7.9
236
Not enough data
9.0
275
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
249
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.2
85
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
97
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
453
Not enough data
9.2
463
Not enough data
8.5
425
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
8.6
430
Not enough data
9.0
466
Not enough data
9.1
449
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
444
Not enough data
9.0
433
Not enough data
8.4
417
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.0
328
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
8.6
200
Not enough data
8.2
194
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.6
197
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
654
Social Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
509
Not enough data
8.2
485
Not enough data
8.3
482
Not enough data
7.3
459
Not enough data
7.4
459
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
8.0
189
Not enough data
7.6
186
Not enough data
7.9
186
Not enough data
7.7
184
Not enough data
7.9
187
Not enough data
7.8
185
Not enough data
7.7
188
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, Hosting, 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
9.9%
Computer Software
8.3%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Computer Games
5.8%
Other
63.6%
Entertainment
9.2%
Media Production
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Computer Software
5.9%
Other
60.9%
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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