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Compare Riverside and Zencastr 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
No pricing available
Riverside
Star Rating
(1,582)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 plansZencastr
Star Rating
(30)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZencastrSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Riverside excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher score compared to Zencastr. Users appreciate Riverside's studio-grade audio and video quality, which allows them to feel like they’re recording in a professional studio without needing a tech crew.
- Users say that Zencastr offers a user-friendly experience, particularly for those who need to record virtually. Many highlight its ability to record individual audio clips for each participant, making the editing process much smoother, which is a notable advantage for podcasters and content creators.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside's intuitive layout and easy navigation contribute to a seamless workflow. This is particularly beneficial for users who value efficiency and ease of use in their recording processes, as they can quickly access the features they need.
- According to verified reviews, Zencastr provides good value for its price, with users noting the quality of recordings and the helpful online support. However, some users feel it may struggle to meet specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
- G2 reviewers highlight Riverside's strong customer service, which is frequently praised for being responsive and helpful when issues arise. This level of support can be crucial for users who may encounter technical difficulties during their recording sessions.
- Users report that while Zencastr has a solid feature set, Riverside's recent updates and positive user feedback suggest a more robust product direction, with many users feeling confident in Riverside's ongoing improvements and innovations.
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
Zencastr
No pricing availableFree Trial
Riverside
Free Trial is available
Zencastr
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
1,457
7.5
20
Ease of Use
9.4
1,502
8.1
20
Ease of Setup
9.6
980
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
9.5
283
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.4
1,252
7.1
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
271
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
1,486
5.1
19
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
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
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
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
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
Not enough data
9.2
470
Not enough data
8.5
426
Not enough data
8.2
410
Not enough data
8.6
431
Not enough data
9.1
474
Not enough data
9.1
451
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
446
Not enough data
9.0
434
Not enough data
8.4
417
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.0
328
Not enough data
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
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Publishing
8.6
659
Not enough data
Social Media
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
512
Not enough data
8.2
487
Not enough data
8.3
484
Not enough data
7.3
459
Not enough data
7.4
459
Not enough data
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
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Riverside and Zencastr are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Riverside is categorized as Video Editing, Webinar, Screen and Video Capture, Transcription, Content Creation, Live Stream, and Video Communications
Zencastr is categorized as Virtual Recording Studio
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Riverside
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zencastr
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%
Entertainment
16.7%
Broadcast Media
16.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Discussions
Can you screen share on Riverside FM?
2 Comments
RB
YesRead 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
AUDIO Drift
2 Comments
KP
I used Zencastr for several years and never experienced a drift issue. I did experience numerous outages of the site in which we couldn't record due to bugs...Read more
Zencastr has no more discussions with answers
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