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Riverside.fm vs Squadcast

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Riverside.fm

Video Production

High-quality remote podcast and video recording platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Squadcast

Video Production

Professional remote recording for podcasters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Riverside.fm free plan limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording and adds a watermark; Squadcast free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • They diverge on capability: Riverside.fm covers Remote recording, Squadcast covers Local recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Riverside.fm and Squadcast differ
AttributeRiverside.fmSquadcast
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop
Founded20192017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

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 Riverside.fm

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

Only in Squadcast

  • Local recording
  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Google Drive
  • Slack
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Riverside.fm

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

Squadcast

  • Podcast recording and editingnot Riverside.fm
  • Audio production with AI transcriptionnot Riverside.fm
  • Team interview and discussion recordingnot Riverside.fm

Where each one falls short

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

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

Squadcast

  • Free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • Hobbyist plan monthly price of $24 per person rises to $35 per person if paid monthly instead of annually
  • Recording hour rollover is capped at twice the plan's monthly hour allotment

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Squadcast

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 recording hour per editor per month
    • 1 show
    • 10 participants
  • Hobbyist$16/month
    • Annual $16/month or monthly $24
    • 10 recording hours per editor per month
    • 5 shows
  • Creator$24/month
    • Annual $24/month or monthly $35
    • 30 recording hours per editor per month
    • Unlimited shows
  • Business$50/month
    • Annual $50/month or monthly $65
    • 40 recording hours per editor per month
    • Unlimited shows

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Squadcast if

  • You need local recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want progressive upload.
Squadcast review

Questions people ask

Is Riverside.fm or Squadcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Riverside.fm starts at Free and Squadcast at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Riverside.fm or Squadcast?
Riverside.fm starts at Free and Squadcast at Free.
Does Riverside.fm or Squadcast run on more platforms?
Riverside.fm runs on Web, Ios, Android. Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Riverside.fm for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Riverside.fm best used for?
Riverside.fm is most often used for remote podcast and video interview recording with multi-track separation. Of those, remote podcast and video interview recording with multi-track separation is not what Squadcast is typically brought in for.
What can Riverside.fm do that Squadcast cannot?
Riverside.fm covers Remote recording, High-quality capture, Automatic transcription, Video editing. Squadcast covers Local recording, Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing. Both handle Google Drive, Slack, End-to-end encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Squadcast: What is the cheapest paid plan on Squadcast?

The Hobbyist plan costs $16 per person per month when billed annually or $24 per month when billed monthly. It includes 10 recording hours per editor, 5 shows, and unlimited watermark-free 1080p exports. Source: https://squadcast.fm/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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Squadcast: Does Squadcast offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, Squadcast offers up to 35% savings over monthly billing when paying annually. For example, the Hobbyist plan costs $16/month annually ($192/year) compared to $24/month for monthly billing ($288/year). Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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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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Squadcast: What are Squadcast recording hour limits by tier?

The Free plan allows 1 hour per editor per month. Hobbyist includes 10 hours, Creator includes 30 hours, and Business includes 40 hours per editor per month. Unused time rolls over with a limit of twice the monthly allocation. Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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Squadcast: How much does Squadcast charge for overage recording hours?

Squadcast charges $5 per additional recording hour when time depletes mid-session. The overage rate applies across all paid plans and is assessed when recording exceeds the monthly allocation. Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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