Head-to-head · Podcast Recording Software
Riverside vs Boomcaster
Riverside leads on 2 checks, Boomcaster on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRiverside · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceRiverside · $15/mo
- Free planonly Riverside
- Free trialboth
Riverside scores higher on our rubric for podcast recording software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Riverside offers free plan; Boomcaster doesn't. Riverside is cheaper to start at $15/user/mo against $29/user/mo. On audio export format, Riverside gives you Wav_and_mp3 where Boomcaster offers Wav. On recording platform, Riverside gives you Browser_and_desktop where Boomcaster offers Browser.
Riverside is the better fit for creators wanting polished recording and publishing. Boomcaster is the better fit for high-quality video podcasts and livestreams.
- Riverside fits best
Creators wanting polished recording and publishing
- Boomcaster fits best
High-quality video podcasts and livestreams
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Side by side
| Feature | Riverside 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Boomcaster 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Podcast Recording Software | #5 in Podcast Recording Software |
| Best for | Creators wanting polished recording and publishing | High-quality video podcasts and livestreams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Riverside 4/4 · Boomcaster 4/4 | ||
| Separate participant tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum participants | Not checked yet | 9 people |
| Audio export format | Wav_and_mp3 | Wav |
| Recording platform | Browser_and_desktop | Browser |
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| Our verdict | Riverside is an online recording and production platform for podcasters, creators, marketers, and businesses producing remote audio and video. Each participant’s device records locally while files upload continuously, creating separate… Read the review → |
Boomcaster is a browser-based recording platform for podcasters, video creators, livestreamers, agencies, and producers. Its core workflow records each participant locally, uploads the results to the cloud, and provides separate ISO audio… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Riverside — where it wins
- Local, synchronized audio and video tracks for each participant
- Transcription, text-based editing, clips, hosting, and publishing in one workspace
- Works across web, macOS, iOS, and Android with major platform integrations
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan allows only 2 hours of multi-track recordings as a one-off allowance
- Free exports include a watermark and are limited to 720p video and 44.1 kHz audio
- Separate-track downloads are capped monthly on Pro, Grow, and Webinar
Boomcaster — where it wins
- Local ISO recording with separate audio and video tracks
- Recording up to 4K with 48 kHz lossless audio
- Livestreaming, transcription, editing, and producer controls
Where it doesn't
- Browser-only access limits workflows to the web
- There is no free plan; every plan starts with a 14-day free trial
- Enterprise pricing and session capacity are custom
- Riverside9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A full recording-to-publishing workspace for creators who want polished remote production.
Visit RiversideFull verdict → - Boomcaster8.9/10 · 14-day free trial
A strong fit for high-quality video podcasts, livestreams, and remote production.
Visit BoomcasterFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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