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Top Audio Editing & Music Production like Riverside

The most popular alternative to Riverside is Descript, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Riverside are Adobe Podcast, Zoom, Auphonic, and OBS Studio.

Most alternatives to Riverside are in the Audio Editing & Music Production category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Descript

    Descript transcribes your recordings so you can cut video and audio like a text document, with screen recording, overdub and AI cleanup tools.

    17 Descript alternatives

    Pros

    • Edit audio and video by editing the transcript like a document
    • Filler word removal and AI cleanup speed up podcast editing
    • Screen recording and team collaboration built in

    Cons

    • Less precise than a traditional timeline for complex edits
    • Transcription hours and AI features are capped on lower plans
    • Can be slow with long or high-resolution projects
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Video Editing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMac
    Features
    AI voiceoverAuto captionsTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Descript

  2. Adobe Podcast

    Adobe Podcast is a set of web-based AI audio tools for podcasters and video creators. Its most used tool, Enhance Speech, removes background noise and echo from voice recordings, while Mic Check helps set up microphones and Studio lets you record and edit audio by editing its transcript. Basic use is free, with higher limits in the premium plan.

    8 Adobe Podcast alternatives

    Pros

    • Enhance Speech cleans up noisy voice recordings in one click
    • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
    • Transcript-based editing makes cutting speech as easy as editing text

    Cons

    • Enhanced audio can sound processed or artificial on some voices
    • Free use is capped; higher limits require the premium plan
    • Requires an Adobe account and uploading audio to Adobe’s servers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Audio Editing & Music Production
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Noise cancellationRemote podcast recordingSpeech to textText-based editing
    Visit websiteMore about Adobe Podcast

  3. Zoom

    4.7(3.2M) · App Store

    Zoom is a video conferencing service used for team meetings, classes and large webinars, with screen sharing, recording, breakout rooms and virtual backgrounds. The Zoom Workplace suite adds team chat, phone, whiteboards and docs, and AI Companion can summarize meetings and draft follow-ups on paid accounts. A free plan covers short meetings with a limited number of participants.

    9 Zoom alternatives

    Pros

    • Reliable video quality, even on modest connections
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and recording cover most meeting needs
    • Widely known, so guests rarely need help joining

    Cons

    • Free meetings are capped in length and participants
    • AI Companion requires a paid account
    • Has faced privacy and security criticism in the past
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Video Conferencing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantAI meeting summariesBreakout roomsMeeting recordingScreen sharingVirtual backgrounds
    Visit websiteMore about Zoom

  4. Auphonic

    Auphonic is a web service that automatically finishes spoken audio: it balances levels between speakers, normalizes loudness to broadcast and podcast standards, reduces noise and hum, and can cut filler words and silences. It also offers speech recognition, chapter marks, direct publishing to hosting services and an API. A monthly amount of free processing time is included.

    8 Auphonic alternatives

    Pros

    • Automatically levels speakers and normalizes loudness to podcast standards
    • Takes repetitive post-production off your plate for recurring shows
    • API and direct publishing fit into automated podcast workflows

    Cons

    • Little manual control compared with editing audio yourself in a DAW
    • Free processing time is limited each month
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Audio Editing & Music Production
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    API accessIntegrationsNoise cancellationSpeech to text
    Visit websiteMore about Auphonic

  5. OBS Studio

    77.4Kstars

    OBS Studio is a free, open source app for recording and live streaming video from your screen, cameras, games and other sources. Scenes can mix multiple sources with audio filters, transitions and chroma key, and it streams to platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Widely used by streamers and educators, it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and can be extended with plugins.

    8 OBS Studio alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with no watermark or time limits
    • Scenes mix screens, cameras and media with filters and transitions
    • Streams to Twitch, YouTube and more, and is extensible with plugins

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for first-time users
    • No built-in editor for trimming recordings
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Screen Recording
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Live streamingNoise cancellationPlugins & extensionsWebcam overlay
    Visit websiteMore about OBS Studio

  6. OpusClip

    OpusClip analyzes long-form videos, finds the most engaging moments and reframes them into captioned vertical clips ready for social media.

    17 OpusClip alternatives

    Pros

    • Finds engaging moments in long videos automatically
    • Reframes and captions vertical clips for social media
    • Schedules and posts clips to social networks

    Cons

    • Virality scores are only a rough guide to performance
    • Free plan has limited credits and adds a watermark
    • Works best with talking-head content
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Video GeneratorsVideo Editing
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    AnalyticsAuto captionsAuto-posting to social networksLong video to shorts
    Visit websiteMore about OpusClip

  7. Audacity

    18.7Kstars

    Audacity is a free, open source audio editor for recording and editing voice, music and podcasts. It provides multi-track editing, noise reduction, effects, spectral views and support for VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins, and it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Maintained by Muse Group with community contributors, it can optionally save projects to audio.com.

    10 Audacity alternatives

    Pros

    • Completely free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Handles recording, cutting, noise reduction and effects for everyday jobs
    • Supports VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins

    Cons

    • Interface feels less polished than commercial audio editors
    • Limited multitrack mixing and MIDI tools for music production
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Audio Editing & Music Production
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Multi-track timelineNoise cancellationRemote podcast recordingVST plugins
    Visit websiteMore about Audacity

Riverside vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Riverside, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Riverside vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsLive streamingLong video to shortsNoise cancellationRemote podcast recordingSpeech to text
RiversideFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
DescriptFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac
Adobe PodcastFreemiumWeb
ZoomFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
AuphonicFreemiumWeb
OBS StudioFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux

Riverside alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Riverside?

The most popular alternative to Riverside is Descript: Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript. Other great alternatives are Adobe Podcast, Zoom, Auphonic, and OBS Studio.

Is there a free alternative to Riverside?

Yes, 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Descript, Adobe Podcast, Zoom, and Auphonic.

Is there an open source alternative to Riverside?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including OBS Studio and Audacity.

Is Riverside free?

Riverside has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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