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Riverside vs GoToMeeting

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Riverside

Software

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

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; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
  • They diverge on capability: Riverside covers Local recording, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Riverside and GoToMeeting actually diverge.

Attributes where Riverside and GoToMeeting differ
AttributeRiversideGoToMeeting
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20201989

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

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios 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 GoToMeeting
  • Producing multi track recordings for editing after the sessionnot GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Riverside
  • Client callsnot Riverside
  • Training sessionsnot Riverside
  • Remote collaborationnot 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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting review

Questions people ask

Is Riverside or GoToMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Riverside starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Riverside or GoToMeeting?
Riverside starts at Free and GoToMeeting at Free.
Does Riverside or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
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 GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Riverside do that GoToMeeting cannot?
Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
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