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Riverside vs ClickMeeting

Riverside logo

Riverside

Webinar & Virtual Events

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance; ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • They diverge on capability: Riverside covers Local recording, ClickMeeting covers HD video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Riverside and ClickMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Riverside and ClickMeeting differ
AttributeRiversideClickMeeting
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20202010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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

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

Only in ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Recording
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Riverside

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

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Riverside
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot Riverside

Where each one falls short

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

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

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Riverside

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours recording
    • 720p video
    • Separate audio tracks
  • Standard$15/month
    • 5 hours recording
    • 4K video
    • AI transcription
  • Pro$24/month
    • 15 hours recording
    • All features
    • Live streaming
  • Business$39/month
    • Unlimited recording
    • Team collaboration
    • Priority support

ClickMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic meetings
    • Limited features
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 100 participants
  • Max$79/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

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

Choose ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want screen sharing.
ClickMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Riverside or ClickMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Riverside starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Riverside or ClickMeeting?
Riverside starts at Free and ClickMeeting at Free.
Does Riverside or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Riverside for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Riverside best used for?
Riverside is most often used for recording remote podcast and video interviews in local quality per participant, producing multi track recordings for editing after the session. Of those, recording remote podcast and video interviews in local quality per participant and producing multi track recordings for editing after the session are not what ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Riverside do that ClickMeeting cannot?
Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Both handle Web support.
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