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Intrado Virtual Events vs Riverside

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Intrado Virtual Events

Webinars

Enterprise virtual events and webinar platform

From
On request
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: Intrado Virtual Events no pricing information published for virtual events platform; Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance
  • They diverge on capability: Intrado Virtual Events covers Networking tools, Riverside covers Local recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Intrado Virtual Events and Riverside actually diverge.

Attributes where Intrado Virtual Events and Riverside differ
AttributeIntrado Virtual EventsRiverside
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded19972020

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 Intrado Virtual Events

  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor management
  • Multi-track sessions
  • Analytics
  • Recording
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

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.

Intrado Virtual Events

  • Professional Worknot Riverside
  • Content Creationnot Riverside

Riverside

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

Where each one falls short

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

Intrado Virtual Events

  • no pricing information published for virtual events platform

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

Intrado Virtual Events

On request
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Event management
    • Basic features
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Intrado Virtual Events if

  • You need networking tools.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want sponsor management.
Intrado Virtual Events 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 Intrado Virtual Events or Riverside better?
Neither clearly leads. Intrado Virtual Events starts at On request and Riverside at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Intrado Virtual Events or Riverside?
Riverside has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Intrado Virtual Events and Free for Riverside.
Does Intrado Virtual Events or Riverside run on more platforms?
Intrado Virtual Events runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, 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. Intrado Virtual Events starts at On request.
What is Intrado Virtual Events best used for?
Intrado Virtual Events is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Riverside is typically brought in for.
What can Intrado Virtual Events do that Riverside cannot?
Intrado Virtual Events covers Networking tools, Sponsor management, Multi-track sessions, Analytics. Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Intrado Virtual Events: What is Intrado's pricing for virtual events?

Intrado does not publish pricing information for virtual events on their website. Their main focus appears to be on emergency communication solutions. Contact Intrado directly for virtual events pricing.

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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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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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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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