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Top Audio Editing & Music Production like Riverside

The most popular alternative to Riverside is OBS Studio, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Riverside are Audacity.

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

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All Riverside alternatives

  1. 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

  2. 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
OBS StudioFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
AudacityFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux

Riverside alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Riverside?

The most popular alternative to Riverside is OBS Studio: Free, open source software for screen recording and live streaming. Other great alternatives are Audacity.

Is there a free alternative to Riverside?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including OBS Studio and Audacity.

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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