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Brandwatch vs Riverside.fm

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Brandwatch

Social Media

Consumer intelligence and influencer analytics

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Riverside.fm logo

Riverside.fm

Video Production

High-quality remote podcast and video recording platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Riverside.fm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brandwatch no pricing is published for any solution or tier; Riverside.fm free plan limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording and adds a watermark
  • They diverge on capability: Brandwatch covers Social listening, Riverside.fm covers Remote recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brandwatch and Riverside.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Brandwatch and Riverside.fm differ
AttributeBrandwatchRiverside.fm
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategorySocial MediaVideo Production
Founded20072019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brandwatch

  • Social listening
  • Consumer research
  • Influencer identification
  • Image analysis
  • Trend detection
  • Audience insights
  • Crisis alerts
  • Custom reporting

Only in Riverside.fm

  • Remote recording
  • High-quality capture
  • Automatic transcription
  • Video editing
  • Live streaming
  • Distribution tools
  • Zapier
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brandwatch

  • Consumer intelligence and market researchnot Riverside.fm
  • Social media management at scalenot Riverside.fm
  • Influencer marketing campaign managementnot Riverside.fm

Riverside.fm

  • Remote podcast and video interview recording with multi-track separationnot Brandwatch

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brandwatch

  • No pricing is published for any solution or tier
  • No cost driver, minimum or contract length is stated on the pricing page
  • The only route to a figure is scheduling a demo

Riverside.fm

  • Free plan limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording and adds a watermark
  • Pro plan at $29 per month caps separate-track recording at 5 hours per month
  • Business plan with unlimited storage and SSO is quote only, requiring contact with sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Brandwatch

On request
  • Consumer Research$undefined/month
    • Social listening
    • Consumer insights
    • Trend analysis
  • Social Media Management$undefined/month
    • Publishing
    • Engagement
    • Analytics

Riverside.fm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours of multi-track recordings
    • 720p video quality
    • 44.1 kHz audio
  • Pro$29/month
    • $24 per month annual
    • 4K video and 48kHz audio
    • No watermark
  • Grow$39/month
    • $34 per month annual
    • 1080p live streaming
    • Social media scheduling
  • Webinar$99/month
    • $79 per month annual
    • Host webinars up to 100 registrants
    • Lead capture tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Brandwatch if

  • You need social listening.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want consumer research.
Brandwatch review

Choose Riverside.fm if

  • You need remote recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want high-quality capture.
Riverside.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Brandwatch or Riverside.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Brandwatch starts at On request and Riverside.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brandwatch or Riverside.fm?
Riverside.fm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Brandwatch and Free for Riverside.fm.
Does Brandwatch or Riverside.fm run on more platforms?
Brandwatch runs on Web, Api. Riverside.fm runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Riverside.fm for free?
Yes. Riverside.fm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brandwatch starts at On request.
What is Brandwatch best used for?
Brandwatch is most often used for consumer intelligence and market research, social media management at scale, influencer marketing campaign management. Of those, consumer intelligence and market research and social media management at scale are not what Riverside.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Brandwatch do that Riverside.fm cannot?
Brandwatch covers Social listening, Consumer research, Influencer identification, Image analysis. Riverside.fm covers Remote recording, High-quality capture, Automatic transcription, Video editing. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brandwatch: How much does Brandwatch cost?

Brandwatch does not publish specific pricing on their website. The company offers standard to enterprise plans that vary by solution (Consumer Intelligence, Social Media Management, or Influencer Marketing). Pricing requires contacting Brandwatch directly for a custom demo and quote. Source: https://www.brandwatch.com/pricing

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Riverside.fm: How much does Riverside FM cost?

Pro plan is $29/month ($24 annually), Grow is $39/month ($34 annually), and Webinar is $99/month ($79 annually). A Free plan with 2 hours recording is available. Business plan requires contacting sales.

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Brandwatch: Does Brandwatch offer different pricing for different products?

Yes, Brandwatch charges separately for three main product lines: Consumer Intelligence for researchers and analysts, Social Media Management for content marketers, and Influencer Marketing for agencies. Each product has its own standard to enterprise tier pricing. Source: https://www.brandwatch.com/pricing

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Riverside.fm: Does Riverside FM offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, annual billing provides up to 20% discount compared to monthly rates. Specific savings vary by plan tier.

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Riverside.fm: What is included in the Free plan?

The Free plan includes 2 hours of multi-track recordings, 720p video quality, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording, and a Riverside watermark on exports.

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