Head-to-head · Virtual Recording Studio Software
Riverside vs SquadCast
Riverside leads on 1 check, SquadCast on 0, and 3 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 · 10.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRiverside · 3 of 3
Riverside scores higher on our rubric for virtual recording studio software: 10.0 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Riverside offers video recording; SquadCast doesn't publish it.
Riverside is the better fit for creators producing polished remote audio and video. SquadCast is the better fit for teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks.
- Riverside fits best
Creators producing polished remote audio and video
- SquadCast fits best
Teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks
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Side by side
| Feature | Riverside 10.0/10 Visit ↗ | SquadCast 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Virtual Recording Studio Software | #5 in Virtual Recording Studio Software |
| Best for | Creators producing polished remote audio and video | Teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Riverside 3/3 · SquadCast 2/3 | ||
| Separate tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video recording | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max participants | Not published | Not published |
| Max video resolution | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Riverside brings remote audio and video recording, editing, and publishing into one cloud-based studio. It is aimed at podcasters, interviewers, webinar hosts, and creators who want participant tracks recorded locally for post-production.… Read the review → |
SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording studio for podcasters, video creators, producers, and guests. It records each participant locally in separate tracks while progressively uploading files for cloud backup. Sessions support… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Riverside — where it wins
- Records separate audio and video tracks locally on each participant’s device
- Combines text-based editing, transcription, AI clips, and show notes
- Supports 4K video, streaming, podcast hosting, and publishing integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free exports include a watermark and video is limited to 720p
- Free multi-track recording is capped at 2 hours
- Separate-track downloads and streaming features require paid plans
SquadCast — where it wins
- Local ISO tracks with progressive uploads and cloud backups
- 4K watermark-free exports, video, and screen recording on Creator and Business
- Integrations span Descript, calendars, Dropbox, Zapier, and Captivate
Where it doesn't
- Web-only deployment limits native desktop recording options
- Plans cap recording hours per editor each month
- Standalone service is transitioning toward deeper Descript integration
- Riverside10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial
Local multitrack recording, editing, and publishing in one remote studio.
Visit RiversideFull verdict → - SquadCast6.7/10 · Free plan
A browser studio for isolated-track interviews, screen capture, and collaborative workflows.
Visit SquadCastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026