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EverWebinar vs Riverside

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EverWebinar

Webinars

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
$1/14 days
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Riverside

Webinars

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Riverside has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month; Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Riverside covers Local recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and Riverside actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and Riverside differ
AttributeEverWebinarRiverside
Starting price$1/14 daysFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20142020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ActiveCampaign

Only in Riverside

  • Local recording
  • 4K video capture
  • Separate audio tracks
  • AI transcription
  • Magic Editor
  • Live streaming
  • Zoom
  • YouTube

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

EverWebinar

  • Automated webinar hosting and deliverynot Riverside
  • Email and SMS campaign integrationnot Riverside
  • Webinar analytics and reportingnot Riverside

Riverside

  • Recording remote podcast and video interviews in local quality per participantnot EverWebinar
  • Producing multi track recordings for editing after the sessionnot EverWebinar

Where each one falls short

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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

Riverside

  • The free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance
  • Free exports are capped at 720p, so remote recording quality is the paid feature
  • Separate track recording is metered monthly, at 5 hours on Pro and 15 on Grow
  • Downloadable separate tracks are metered on a different allowance again, at 15, 20 and 25 hours
  • Removing all time limits requires the Webinar plan at $79 a month or a custom Business contract

Pricing, plan by plan

EverWebinar

$1/14 days
  • 14-Day Trial$1/14 days
  • Monthly$199/month
  • Annual$1188/year
  • Two-Year$1896/2 years

Riverside

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours of multi-track recordings (one-time)
    • Up to 720p video quality
    • 44.1 kHz audio quality
  • Pro$29/month
    • 5 hours per month of multi-track recordings
    • Up to 4K video quality
    • 48kHz audio quality
  • Grow$39/month
    • 15 hours per month of multi-track recordings
    • Everything in Pro plus
    • Social media scheduling
  • Webinar$99/month
    • Everything in Grow plus
    • Webinar hosting (up to 100 registrants)
    • Pre-record & stream as live

Which should you pick?

Choose EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.
EverWebinar review

Choose Riverside if

  • You need local recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want 4k video capture.
Riverside review

Questions people ask

Is EverWebinar or Riverside better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar starts at $1/14 days and Riverside at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EverWebinar or Riverside?
Riverside has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/14 days for EverWebinar and Free for Riverside.
Does EverWebinar or Riverside run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Riverside for free?
Yes. Riverside has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EverWebinar starts at $1/14 days.
What is EverWebinar best used for?
EverWebinar is most often used for automated webinar hosting and delivery, email and sms campaign integration, webinar analytics and reporting. Of those, automated webinar hosting and delivery and email and sms campaign integration are not what Riverside is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that Riverside cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EverWebinar: How much does EverWebinar cost?

EverWebinar costs USD$199 per month for month-to-month billing. Annual prepayment is USD$1,188 (USD$99 per month effective rate). Two-year commitment is USD$1,896 (USD$79 per month effective rate). A 14-day trial is available for USD$1.

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Riverside: How much does Riverside Pro cost?

Riverside Pro costs $29/month (monthly) or $24/month when paid annually ($288/year). It includes 5 hours of multi-track recordings per month, 4K video, 48kHz audio, no watermark, teleprompter, 1 studio, and podcast hosting.

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EverWebinar: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, EverWebinar offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. Subscriptions renew automatically but can be cancelled at any time.

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Riverside: What are the recording hour limits for Riverside plans?

Free plan: 2 hours total. Pro: 5 hours/month. Grow: 15 hours/month. Webinar: 15 hours/month. Business: unlimited. Download limits range from 15-25 hours depending on plan, except Business which is unlimited.

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EverWebinar: What features are included in each plan?

All EverWebinar plans include the same complete feature set: automated and hybrid webinars, live chat simulator, analytics, engagement tools including polls and surveys, professional templates, A/B testing, integrations, email and SMS tools, dynamic offers, and lead monitoring.

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Riverside: How many studios are included in each Riverside plan?

Free: 0 studios. Pro: 1 studio. Grow: 2 studios. Webinar: 3 studios. Business: unlimited studios.

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Riverside: Does Riverside offer webinar hosting?

Yes, webinar hosting is available starting at the Webinar plan ($99/month or $79/month annually). It supports up to 100 registrants, with the Business plan supporting up to 10,000 registrants.

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