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eWebinar vs Riverside

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eWebinar

Webinars

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Riverside

Webinars

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more; Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance
  • They diverge on capability: eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Riverside covers Local recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eWebinar and Riverside actually diverge.

Attributes where eWebinar and Riverside differ
AttributeeWebinarRiverside
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20162020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 eWebinar

  • Evergreen webinars
  • Live-like automation
  • Lead scoring
  • Integrations
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier

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.

eWebinar

  • Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot Riverside
  • Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot Riverside

Riverside

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

Where each one falls short

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

eWebinar

  • The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
  • Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
  • Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
  • Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
  • Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
  • The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
  • Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
  • The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
  • Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate

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

eWebinar

Free
  • Level 1$99/month
    • Up to 1 active eWebinar
    • 1,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 2$199/month
    • Up to 5 active eWebinars
    • 3,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 3$299/month
    • Up to 15 active eWebinars
    • 5,000 registrants per month
    • Additional eWebinars at $15 per month each
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom active eWebinars
    • Custom registrant limits
    • Enterprise-level features, integrations, and security

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 eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.
eWebinar 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 eWebinar or Riverside better?
Neither clearly leads. eWebinar 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, eWebinar or Riverside?
eWebinar starts at Free and Riverside at Free.
Does eWebinar or Riverside run on more platforms?
eWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use eWebinar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is eWebinar best used for?
eWebinar is most often used for turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat, evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions. Of those, turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat and evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions are not what Riverside is typically brought in for.
What can eWebinar do that Riverside cannot?
eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Live-like automation, Lead scoring, Integrations. Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eWebinar: Does eWebinar offer a free trial?

Yes. eWebinar offers a 14-day free trial with no plan selection required. Users can test the platform before committing to a paid subscription.

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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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eWebinar: Can I cancel eWebinar anytime?

Yes. eWebinar allows cancellation of subscriptions at any time. Customers are not locked into long-term contracts.

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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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eWebinar: Do eWebinar pricing levels auto-adjust based on usage?

Yes. eWebinar's pricing model automatically adjusts based on active eWebinars. The three published tiers support 1, 5, and 15 active eWebinars respectively, with additional eWebinars available at $15 per month each in the Level 3 tier.

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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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