Riverside
Pro
Flat price, whole team$24.00
× 12 months$288.00
Per year
$2.40 per person / mo
$288
Riverside vs Async (formerly Podcastle)
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Riverside
77%
match · $288/yr
Async (formerly Podcastle)
84%
match · $144/yr
Async (formerly Podcastle) is the better fit.
It costs $144 less a year for 10 people.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Essentials
Flat price, whole team$11.99
× 12 months$143.88
Per year
$1.20 per person / mo
$144
Riverside
From $24Free plan
G2 4.8 · 1,756 reviewsRemote interview shows and video podcasts that want top recording quality and a built-in editor in one tool.
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Async (formerly Podcastle)
From $11.99Free plan
G2 4.7 · 186 reviewsSolo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription.
Side by side
| Riverside | Async (formerly Podcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Pro from $24/month (billed yearly) | Free; Essentials from $11.99/month (billed yearly) |
| G2 Rating | 4.8 (1,756 reviews) | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
| Best For | Remote interview shows and video podcasts that want top recording quality and a built-in editor in one tool. | Solo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription. |
Pros and cons
Riverside
Pros
- Local recording up to 4K with separate tracks per person
- Unlimited recording time on paid plans
- Capable text-based editor and AI clip tools included
- Hosting, streaming and webinars in the same account
Cons
- Separate-track downloads are capped monthly below Business
- Free plan is a short one-time trial with a watermark
- Producer mode is Business only
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Pros
- Recording, cleanup and AI video tools together
- 4K and 48 kHz on Pro
- 10 participants on every plan
- About 40% off with yearly billing
Cons
- Free and Essentials record at only 720p
- Focus has shifted toward AI video generation
- Credit-based limits are hard to compare
Emily Rodriguez