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Compare Riverside and Simplified 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Starting at $29.00 1 Seat Per Month
Riverside
Star Rating
(1,585)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSimplified
Star Rating
(4,996)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 1 Seat Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Riverside excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Simplified. Users appreciate its clean, intuitive layout and the ability to produce studio-grade audio and video without needing a tech crew, making it ideal for content creators looking for professional quality.
- According to verified reviews, Riverside's implementation process is praised for its ease of setup, with users highlighting how quickly they can get started. In contrast, while Simplified also offers a user-friendly interface, some users feel that Riverside's onboarding is more streamlined, allowing for a smoother transition into using the platform.
- Users say that Riverside provides exceptional support, with many noting the great customer service available when issues arise. Simplified, while also receiving positive feedback for its support, does not match the same level of responsiveness reported by Riverside users.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside shines in its day-to-day usability, particularly for video editing and transcription tasks, where it scores higher than Simplified. Users have noted that Riverside's features keep their workflow flowing, while Simplified's tools, although effective, sometimes lack the same level of sophistication.
- According to recent user feedback, Simplified is recognized for its efficiency in creating marketing content and visuals, which helps users save time in their daily tasks. However, Riverside's focus on high-quality audio and video production makes it a better fit for those prioritizing content quality over speed.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms cater to small businesses, Riverside's higher satisfaction scores suggest it may be a more reliable partner for those seeking a robust video and audio solution. Simplified, on the other hand, is favored for its comprehensive content creation tools, but users may find Riverside's specialized features more beneficial for specific needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Riverside
Free
Free
1 Users Per Month
- Unlimited recording & editing
- Separate tracks for the first 2 hours of recording*
- Up to 720p recording
Simplified
Simplified One
Starting at $29.00
1 Seat Per Month
Best for freelancers, solo creators
- 7 Social Media Accounts, 1 User
- 1 Brand Style & Voice
- 100K AI words
Free Trial
Riverside
Free Trial is available
Simplified
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
1,457
9.0
723
Ease of Use
9.4
1,502
8.9
1,145
Ease of Setup
9.6
980
8.7
587
Ease of Admin
9.5
283
9.1
210
Quality of Support
9.4
1,252
8.9
555
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
271
9.1
200
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
1,486
9.0
665
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
5
Not enough data
9.3(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
5
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
5
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
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
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
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
117
Not enough data
8.8
108
Design & Editing
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.7
100
Ad Management
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
8.8
85
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Host Tools
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.6
80
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integrations
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Webinar
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
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
8.9
366
Not enough data
8.8
356
Not enough data
9.0
391
Formatting
Not enough data
8.9
286
Not enough data
8.9
318
Not enough data
8.6
248
Content
Not enough data
9.0
337
Not enough data
9.1
393
Not enough data
8.9
277
Product Type
Not enough data
9.0
275
Not enough data
8.7
211
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.5
29
Software Options
9.2
113
Not enough data
9.2
113
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
9.5
110
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
575
Not enough data
9.5
690
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
609
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
524
Not enough data
8.4
456
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
8.5
152
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
8.7
119
Not enough data
9.0
185
Social Management
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.8
121
Not enough data
8.2
14
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Voice
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
303
Not enough data
Transcription
9.3
307
Not enough data
9.1
299
Not enough data
9.1
295
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
8.6
293
Not enough data
8.3
281
Not enough data
8.7
293
Not enough data
7.7
254
Not enough data
Integration
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
Responses
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
Platform
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Organization
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.7
95
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
9.0
458
8.6
49
9.2
470
9.1
49
8.5
426
9.1
55
8.2
410
9.1
50
8.6
431
9.0
50
9.1
474
8.8
52
9.1
451
9.1
55
Platform
8.9
446
9.0
51
9.0
434
8.9
50
8.4
417
9.0
50
Generative AI
8.2
317
7.5
8
8.0
328
7.7
8
Agentic AI - Video Editing
8.6
200
Not enough data
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.6
197
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image Generation
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Advanced Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Model
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
8.5
14
Publishing
8.6
659
8.3
14
Social Media
Feature Not Available
8.2
14
Planning
Feature Not Available
7.9
15
Generative AI
8.3
512
8.3
15
8.2
487
8.3
15
8.3
484
8.1
15
7.3
459
8.0
15
7.4
459
7.6
14
Agentic AI - Content Creation
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
188
Not enough data
7.8
185
Not enough data
7.7
188
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.5
6
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Riverside and Simplified are categorized as Video Editing, Transcription, and Content Creation
Unique Categories
Riverside is categorized as Audio Editing, Webinar, Screen and Video Capture, Live Stream, and Video Communications
Simplified is categorized as AI Video Generators, AI Image Generators, AI Chatbots, AI Writing Assistant, Display Ad Design, Presentation, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Chatbots, Photo Editing, and Video Content Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Riverside
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplified
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
9.0%
Media Production
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Broadcast Media
6.7%
Computer Software
5.8%
Other
61.0%
Writing and Editing
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Animation
4.5%
Accounting
4.2%
Arts and Crafts
4.1%
Other
70.9%
Discussions
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
How can i optimise the long writer ? and is their a video that explains the video editor better
2 Comments
KD
Here you go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShtGcsuz0PY&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=SimplifiedRead more
Can I embed your services in my website..
2 Comments
KD
You can ping online support, based on your use case we can explore the optionsRead more
Can Simplified AI writer really create readers-intent content?
2 Comments
MG
Hi Ganiyu! Yes! You can try it for yourself for free at simplified.co/aiRead more
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