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Podcastle vs Riverside

Side-by-side comparison of Podcastle and Riverside.

Tool
Podcastle

Record, edit, and publish podcasts in browser

Riverside

Studio-quality remote recording for serious podcasters

Starting price
11.99/mo
24/mo
Founded
2020
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Podcastle

Podcastle, recently rebranded as Async, is a browser-based audio and video production platform aimed at podcasters and solo creators. It handles remote recording, AI-powered noise removal, transcription-based editing, and voice cloning in one workspace. The free tier covers basic recording but caps exports and AI features. Paid plans start around $11.99 per month, making it competitive with dedicated tools like Descript for audio-first workflows.

Riverside

Riverside records audio and video locally on each participant's device, then uploads lossless files to the cloud, so a shaky internet connection never ruins a take. It's used by podcasters, journalists, and video creators who need broadcast-quality recordings from remote guests. The built-in AI tools handle transcription, clip creation, and basic editing. One honest note: the interface has a learning curve for guests who aren't tech-savvy.

Choose
Podcastle

if you need video editing and transcription. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +No software install required; works entirely in a browser
  • +AI noise removal and audio enhancement are genuinely useful for home studios
  • +Text-based editing lets you cut audio by deleting transcript words
Choose
Riverside

if you need video editing and hosting. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Local recording preserves audio and video quality regardless of guest internet speed
  • +Up to 4K video recording per participant track
  • +Automatic transcription with decent accuracy on clean audio

Which to choose

Podcastle and Riverside both cover video editing, hosting, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.

Read the full reviews for Podcastle and Riverside.

Pricing checked 3 Jun 2026.