Head-to-head · AI Speech Enhancement Software
Riverside Magic Audio vs Auphonic
Riverside Magic Audio leads on 0 checks, Auphonic on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRiverside Magic Audio · 7.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Riverside Magic Audio
- Most featuresRiverside Magic Audio · 3 of 3
Riverside Magic Audio scores higher on our rubric for ai speech enhancement software: 7.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #20.
Riverside Magic Audio is the better fit for creators wanting simple web-based enhancement. Auphonic is the better fit for podcasters needing broad automated production tools.
- Riverside Magic Audio fits best
Creators wanting simple web-based enhancement
- Auphonic fits best
Podcasters needing broad automated production tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Riverside Magic Audio 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | Auphonic 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #16 in AI Speech Enhancement Software | #20 in AI Speech Enhancement Software |
| Best for | Creators wanting simple web-based enhancement | Podcasters needing broad automated production tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $24/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Features Riverside Magic Audio 3/3 · Auphonic 2/3 | ||
| Echo removal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Reverb removal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice isolation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Processing mode | Batch | Batch |
| Input types | Audio and video | Audio and video |
| Supported platforms | Multiple | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | Riverside Magic Audio is an AI-powered enhancement feature within Riverside’s recording and editing platform. It processes uploaded audio and video to reduce background noise, echo, and reverb, improve voice clarity, equalize sound, adjust… Read the review → |
Auphonic is an automated audio post-production service for podcasters, broadcasters, educators, video creators, audiobook producers, and other recording workflows. Users upload audio or video through the web interface, API, or command-line… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Riverside Magic Audio — where it wins
- Free plan includes batch audio and video enhancement controls
- Reduces background noise, echo, and reverb while balancing loudness
- Supports common audio and video formats, including MP3, WAV, and MP4
Where it doesn't
- Processing is batch-based rather than real-time enhancement
- Feature depth is narrower than leading audio enhancement suites
- Higher tiers are tied to broader Riverside recording and streaming features
Auphonic — where it wins
- Speech isolation, noise and reverb reduction, and loudness leveling
- Removes fillers, coughs, and silence while generating transcripts
- API, CLI, watch folders, Zapier, and publishing integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free productions include an Auphonic jingle
- Processing is batch-based rather than live
- Its broad workflow scope may exceed simple cleanup needs
- Riverside Magic Audio7.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A simple web-based enhancer for improving uploaded voice recordings and video.
Visit RiversideFull verdict → - Auphonic6.9/10 · Free plan
Auphonic combines speech cleanup, production automation, and publishing workflows.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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