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Synthesia


Synthesia: AI video creation with digital presenters

High-quality remote podcast and video recording platform
As of 30 August 2026, Riverside.fm has a free plan and paid plans start at $24/month. Riverside. Softwr lists it under Video Production. Riverside.fm is made by Riverside Inc, launched in 2019, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Riverside.fm is a professional recording platform for podcasts and interviews with high-quality audio and video capture. It enables remote guests to record locally at full quality, automatically transcribes content, and offers built-in video editing. Perfect for podcasters who want studio-quality output without the complexity.
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Pricing
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Free
Free
Pro
$29 /mo
Grow
$39 /mo
Webinar
$99 /mo
Business
On request
Capabilities
Remote recording
High-quality capture
Automatic transcription
Video editing
Live streaming
Distribution tools
Zapier
Integration with Zapier
IFTTT
Integration with IFTTT
Google Drive
Integration with Google Drive
Slack
Integration with Slack
YouTube
Integration with YouTube
End-to-end encryption
End-to-end encryption security feature
Answered, with sources
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Pro plan is $29/month ($24 annually), Grow is $39/month ($34 annually), and Webinar is $99/month ($79 annually). A Free plan with 2 hours recording is available. Business plan requires contacting sales.
SourceYes, annual billing provides up to 20% discount compared to monthly rates. Specific savings vary by plan tier.
SourceThe Free plan includes 2 hours of multi-track recordings, 720p video quality, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording, and a Riverside watermark on exports.
SourceBehind it
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