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ClickMeeting vs Riverside

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ClickMeeting

Webinars

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Riverside logo

Riverside

Webinars

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB; Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance
  • They diverge on capability: ClickMeeting covers HD video, Riverside covers Local recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickMeeting and Riverside actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickMeeting and Riverside differ
AttributeClickMeetingRiverside
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20102020

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

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

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.

ClickMeeting

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

Riverside

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

ClickMeeting

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 14-day free trial
    • 25 attendees
    • No credit card required
  • Live$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • Paid events, custom branding, 3 multiusers
    • 6-hour recordings, 1GB storage
  • Automated$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • All Live features plus automated webinars, auto-reminders, certificates
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Up to 10,000 attendees
    • Dedicated advisor, white label, reseller solutions

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 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

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 ClickMeeting or Riverside better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickMeeting starts at Free and Riverside at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickMeeting or Riverside?
ClickMeeting starts at Free and Riverside at Free.
Does ClickMeeting or Riverside run on more platforms?
ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ClickMeeting best used for?
ClickMeeting is most often used for running live webinars and online training sessions, publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders. Of those, running live webinars and online training sessions and publishing automated and on demand webinars with reminders are not what Riverside is typically brought in for.
What can ClickMeeting do that Riverside cannot?
ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClickMeeting: Does ClickMeeting have a free version?

Yes, ClickMeeting offers a 14-day free trial for up to 25 attendees with no credit card required.

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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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ClickMeeting: How much do ClickMeeting paid plans cost?

ClickMeeting publishes plan names (Live, Automated, Enterprise) and attendee limits but does not display pricing. Customers must contact sales for quotes. Annual billing offers up to 20% discount versus monthly.

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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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ClickMeeting: What payment methods does ClickMeeting accept?

ClickMeeting accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) and PayPal.

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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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