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Riverside vs vFairs

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Riverside

Webinars

Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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vFairs

Webinars

Virtual and hybrid events made easy

From
$5000/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Riverside has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Riverside the free plan gives a single one off 2 hours of recording rather than a monthly allowance; vFairs the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • They diverge on capability: Riverside covers Local recording, vFairs covers 3D virtual venues.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Riverside and vFairs actually diverge.

Attributes where Riverside and vFairs differ
AttributeRiversidevFairs
Starting priceFree$5000/event
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20202016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Riverside

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

Only in vFairs

  • 3D virtual venues
  • Virtual booths
  • Live chat
  • Webinar rooms
  • Gamification
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • 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 vFairs
  • Producing multi track recordings for editing after the sessionnot vFairs

vFairs

  • Running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor boothsnot Riverside
  • Hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor hallsnot 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

vFairs

  • The pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • Extra sessions, extra booths, accessibility features, expanded attendee capacity and managed services are all sold as paid add-ons rather than included
  • Licences are sold annually rather than per single event

Pricing, plan by plan

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

vFairs

$5000/event
  • Basic$5000/event
    • 3D venue
    • Virtual booths
    • Webinar rooms
  • Professional$10000/event
    • Custom design
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$20000/event
    • Full customization
    • API integration
    • Dedicated support

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 vFairs if

  • You need 3d virtual venues.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual booths.
vFairs review

Questions people ask

Is Riverside or vFairs better?
Neither clearly leads. Riverside starts at Free and vFairs at $5000/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Riverside or vFairs?
Riverside has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Riverside and $5000/event for vFairs.
Does Riverside or vFairs run on more platforms?
Riverside runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. vFairs runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Riverside for free?
Yes. Riverside has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. vFairs starts at $5000/event.
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 vFairs is typically brought in for.
What can Riverside do that vFairs cannot?
Riverside covers Local recording, 4K video capture, Separate audio tracks, AI transcription. vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Virtual booths, Live chat, Webinar rooms. Both handle Zoom, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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vFairs: How does vFairs pricing work?

vFairs offers customized pricing based on your event format (Virtual, Hybrid, In-Person), specific features required, and expected volume. Both Annual License and Per-Event packages are available. Contact sales for personalized quotes.

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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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vFairs: How long does it take to set up an event on vFairs?

Simple self-serve events can launch in minutes. Complex events with custom branding require a minimum four-week setup period including planning, design approval, content upload, and rehearsals.

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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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vFairs: What support does vFairs provide?

vFairs includes complimentary project management throughout the event lifecycle, plus 24/7 live chat and email support with response time SLAs.

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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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vFairs: Can vFairs handle events of different sizes?

Yes, vFairs supports events from 50 attendees to 50,000+ guests with modular features that match the complexity and scale of your event.

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