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Castmagic vs Riverside.fm

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Castmagic

Podcasting

AI-powered podcast content generation

From
Free
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

  • Each has a real cost: Castmagic free plan limited to 3 files per month; Riverside.fm free plan limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording and adds a watermark
  • They diverge on capability: Castmagic covers AI transcription, Riverside.fm covers Remote recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Castmagic and Riverside.fm differ
AttributeCastmagicRiverside.fm
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryPodcastingVideo Production
Founded20222019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Castmagic

  • AI transcription
  • Show notes generation
  • Social media content
  • Blog article creation
  • Quote extraction
  • RSS feeds
  • Dropbox
  • Notion

Only in Riverside.fm

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

Both cover

  • Google Drive
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Castmagic

  • Content generationnot Riverside.fm
  • Show notes creationnot Riverside.fm
  • Social media marketingnot Riverside.fm

Riverside.fm

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

Where each one falls short

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

Castmagic

  • Free plan limited to 3 files per month
  • Pricing based on audio hours consumed
  • Not a full podcast hosting solution

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

Castmagic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 files per month
    • AI transcription
    • Basic content generation
  • Starter$39/month
    • 40 hours audio per month
    • All generation formats
    • 60+ language support
  • Pro$99/month
    • 100 hours audio per month
    • Priority support
  • Business$295/month
    • Unlimited content generation
    • API access
    • Team collaboration

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 Castmagic if

  • You need ai transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want show notes generation.
Castmagic 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 Castmagic or Riverside.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Castmagic starts at Free and Riverside.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castmagic or Riverside.fm?
Castmagic starts at Free and Riverside.fm at Free.
Does Castmagic or Riverside.fm run on more platforms?
Castmagic runs on Web. Riverside.fm runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Castmagic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Castmagic best used for?
Castmagic is most often used for content generation, show notes creation, social media marketing. Of those, content generation and show notes creation are not what Riverside.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Castmagic do that Riverside.fm cannot?
Castmagic covers AI transcription, Show notes generation, Social media content, Blog article creation. Riverside.fm covers Remote recording, High-quality capture, Automatic transcription, Video editing. Both handle Google Drive, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Castmagic: What does Castmagic do?

Castmagic is an AI-powered content operating system that transforms audio and video files into show notes, blog articles, social media posts, newsletters, and other content formats automatically.

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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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Castmagic: How much does Castmagic cost?

Castmagic offers a free plan (3 files/month), Starter at $39/month (40 hours audio/month), Pro at $99/month (100 hours audio/month), and Business at $295/month with API and team features.

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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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Castmagic: What languages does Castmagic support?

Castmagic handles multilingual transcription in 60+ languages with timestamps and speaker detection on all plans.

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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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