Riverside is a platform for recording high-quality audio and video remotely. It's ideal for podcasters and content creators who need reliable tools for interviews and collaborative projects.
Riverside is an AI-powered platform that enables creators to record, edit, repurpose, and distribute studio-quality podcasts, videos, and webinars remotely, delivering broadcast-level results without a physical studio.[3][1] Its core value lies in local recording technology that captures up to 4K video and 48kHz lossless audio on each participant's device, ensuring pristine quality even with unstable internet, while automatically uploading and syncing files to the cloud.[2][5][1]
Key features include separate multi-track audio/video recordings, AI tools for text-based editing, automatic transcription, Magic Clips for shareable highlights, filler word removal, show notes generation, brand customization, and live streaming to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and LinkedIn.[1][2][3] Designed for podcasters, YouTubers, content creators, coaches, and marketers handling interviews, Q&As, or social clips, it simplifies workflows from setup to publishing with browser-based access and no downloads required for guests.[1][2][3]
What sets Riverside apart is its evolution into a full production suite with intuitive AI enhancements—like faster 2025 updates for mobile editing and multi-platform chat integration—outperforming tools like Zoom in clarity and efficiency.[2][1][5]
Riverside explicitly states that user inputs and outputs may be used by Riverside and third parties to train and improve
Riverside explicitly states that user inputs and outputs may be used by Riverside and third parties to train and improve
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Riverside explicitly states that user inputs and outputs may be used by Riverside and third parties to train and improve AI tools. No opt-out is provided, and this applies to all users regardless of subscription tier.
“[ToS] 'your use of the AI Tools may involve access to your Inputs and Outputs by Riverside and/or such third parties and the use of such Inputs and Outputs to train and improve such AI Tools.'”
Riverside grants itself a limited, non-exclusive license to use content solely for providing the platform and related services. However, the license language is somewhat broad ('use, copy, display and reproduce') and survives termination per Section 6.1, creating moderate ambiguity about post-termination rights.
“[ToS] 'You hereby grant Riverside a limited, non-exclusive license to use, copy, display and reproduce any materials...solely to the extent required for use of the Platform and related services.'”
Riverside mentions third-party service integrations and cloud infrastructure providers but provides limited detail on data sharing scope. The DPA is referenced but not provided in these documents. Sharing appears limited to service delivery but lacks comprehensive sub-processor transparency.
“[ToS] 'The Platform may contain services, features and functionalities linking Customer to...third party services and content, including using service providers for cloud infrastructure and hosting services.'”
The ToS references an 'Archiving Policy' for recordings but does not detail retention periods or deletion timelines in the provided documents. Data deletion upon account termination is mentioned but specifics on backup retention and data purge timelines are unclear.
“[ToS] 'If you're on a Free, Standard, or Pro account, your recording sessions and the corresponding files shall be archived in accordance with the Archiving Policy.'”
Riverside explicitly states that content and copyright remain the user's property. The license granted to Riverside is limited to providing the platform and related services, with no claims to ownership of user-generated outputs.
“[ToS] 'The Content and any copyright thereto is and shall remain your property and shall be used at your sole and absolute responsibility.'”
The ToS references a Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy but does not provide evidence of SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance certification, or HIPAA. No security documentation or trust page is visible in the provided documents.
“[ToS] 'Riverside is a data processor, sub-processor or service provider, as applicable, and Riverside will handle such Personal Data in accordance with Riverside's Data Processing Addendum, which is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms.'”
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