Riverside.fm

Riverside has become the default for podcasters and video shows recording remote guests who want broadcast-quality output. The core innovation is that each participant records locally in their browser, then uploads separate video and audio tracks progressively during the session. You get isolated tracks per guest at up to 4K video and 48kHz audio, regardless of how lousy the network connection was during the call.

The workflow extends well beyond recording. The editor handles text-based editing (delete words from the transcript, the audio cuts follow), AI Magic Clips pulls short highlights for social, and the Producer mode lets a non-participant direct the session. For a two-person podcast that wants to look and sound like a studio production without renting one, it's the fastest path.

The tradeoffs are real. Local recording demands a stable computer on both ends; underpowered guest laptops can still hit issues. The price sits above Podcastle and SquadCast, though SquadCast is now part of Descript. Editing inside Riverside is competent but most serious editors still export tracks to a full DAW or video editor for final polish. For interview shows, video podcasts, and remote video content that needs real quality, it's the clear pick.