# Descript vs Riverside.fm

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Descript

| Attribute | Descript | Riverside.fm |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53.2 (61% (medium)) | 44.4 (60% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based video and audio editor that lets users edit by working with transcribed text instead of traditional timelines. Features AI-assisted tools for audio enhancement, caption generation, background removal, and automated video synthesis, alongside standard editing capabilities. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What is Descript?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Descript offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Hobbyist, Creator and Business. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Is Descript free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Descript. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Descript support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Descript, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Can Descript be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Descript. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Descript not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Descript have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Descript is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Where is Descript available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Record studio-quality audio and video in separate tracks, then edit using text-based transcript editing and AI-powered features to create clips, show notes, and social media content for podcasts and webinars. It is indexed under Podcast Editing.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"What is Riverside.fm?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Riverside.fm offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $24 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"Is Riverside.fm free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Riverside.fm supports the web and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Riverside.fm support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Riverside.fm, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"Can Riverside.fm be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Riverside.fm, including Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Spotify, Apple and YouTube. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"What does Riverside.fm integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Riverside.fm. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Riverside.fm not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://riverside.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Riverside.fm have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based video and audio editor that lets users edit by working with transcribed text instead of traditional timelines. Features AI-assisted tools for audio enhancement, caption generation, background removal, and automated video synthesis, alongside standard editing capabilities. | A web-based service that lets users record and edit audio and video content with separate track downloads, automatic transcription, AI-assisted editing tools like clip generation and filler word removal, and integrations for streaming and webinars. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hdr_4k8k":true,"multicam":true,"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"codec_breadth":"ProRes, QuickTime RLE","pricing_model":"freemium","platform_breadth":"Web","professional_nle":true,"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","cloud_collaboration":true,"automated_video_speaker_switching_layout":true,"text_based_transcript_editing_trimming_audio":true,"ai_voice_cloning_and_text_to_audio_overdubbing":true,"ai_automated_filler_word_um_and_silence_removal":true,"social_media_short_clip_generation_for_tiktok_reels":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","text_based_transcript_editing_trimming_audio":true,"ai_automated_filler_word_um_and_silence_removal":true,"local_multi_track_uncompressed_wav_recording_webrtc":true,"social_media_short_clip_generation_for_tiktok_reels":true,"magic_mastering_and_one_click_loudness_normalization":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Salesforce","native":true,"category":"crm"},{"name":"Marketo","native":true,"category":"marketing"},{"name":"HubSpot","native":true,"category":"crm"},{"name":"Spotify","native":true,"category":"distribution"},{"name":"Apple","native":true,"category":"distribution"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"distribution"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Hobbyist","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["SOC 2 Type II","SSO","SCIM","audit logs"],"description":"For teams with more video to make than editors to make it","contactSales":false}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T15:58:50.483Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$24/mo billed annually (or $29/mo monthly). Includes 1 studio and 15 hours of separate track downloads.","features":["1 studio","Separate audio and video track recording","Unlimited single-track recording and editing","15 hours separate track downloads per month","Magic Clips","Teleprompter for host","Text-based editing","AI B-roll generation","AI eye contact correction","AI filler word and silence removal","Show notes","Social media scheduling","2000 free AI Credits"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"studios":"1","ai_credits":"2000","separate_track_download_hours":"15"}},{"free":false,"name":"Grow","summary":"$34/mo billed annually (or $39/mo monthly). Includes 2 studios, 20 hours of separate track downloads, and live streaming.","features":["2 studios","Separate audio and video track recording","20 hours separate track downloads per month","Live streaming and multistreaming","Magic Clips","Text-based editing","AI B-roll, eye contact, filler word removal","Teleprompter for host","Social media scheduling"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":34,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"studios":"2","separate_track_download_hours":"20"}},{"free":false,"name":"Webinar","summary":"$79/mo billed annually (or $99/mo monthly). Includes 3 studios and webinar-specific features like audience registration and Q&A.","features":["3 studios","25 hours separate track downloads per month","Audience registration","Q&A, polls, and automated email reminders","Teleprompter for host and guests","Producer on demand","HubSpot integration","Webinar analytics","Live streaming and multistreaming"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"studios":"3","separate_track_download_hours":"25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"Custom pricing. For media teams and B2B companies requiring unlimited studios, collaborative editing, enterprise integrations, and compliance certifications.","features":["Unlimited studios","Unlimited separate track downloads","Collaborative editing with custom roles","Single Sign-On (SSO)","SOC2 & ISO27001 compliance","Salesforce integration","Marketo integration","12000 free AI Credits","Dedicated customer success manager"],"contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"studios":"unlimited","ai_credits":"12000","separate_track_download_hours":"unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional editor seat"}],"summary":"From $24/mo billed annually. 14-day free trial included. Annual billing saves up to 20% compared to monthly. Up to 12000 free AI Credits on Business plan.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://riverside.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:32:55.537Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":24,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Podcast Editing)

| Capability | Descript | Riverside.fm |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas browser | Managed cloud saas browser |
| Text based transcript editing trimming audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local multi track uncompressed wav recording webrtc | - | ✓ |
| AI automated filler word um and silence removal | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI voice cloning and text to audio overdubbing | ✓ | - |
| Magic mastering and one click loudness normalization | - | ✓ |
| Automated video speaker switching layout | ✓ | - |
| Social media short clip generation for tiktok reels | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi camera ios android mobile recording integration | - | - |
| Direct xml aaf export to premiere pro final cut | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | ✓ |
| GDPR and CCPA compliance for guest data | - | - |
| Pricing model | freemium | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:46.507Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*