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PodScene vs Riverside
Both record remote video podcasts in the browser, with each person recorded on their own device. PodScene costs less for a weekly show and is built around OBS. Riverside supports bigger panels, 4K and built-in livestreaming.
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At a glance
| PodScene | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0: 2 recorded hours every month, watermark | $0: 2 hours of recording one time, 720p, watermark |
| Entry paid plan | Creator: $12/month, or $10/month billed annually | Pro: $29/month, or $24/month billed annually |
| Recording hours on the entry paid plan | 10 hours a month | 5 hours a month |
| Team members on the entry paid plan | 2 seats | 1 studio |
| People in a recording | Host + up to 3 guests | Host + up to 9 guests |
| Guests need an account | No | No |
| Separate track per person | Yes, MP4 per person | Yes |
| Finished video in your layout | Rendered automatically after every take | Made in Riverside's editor |
| Livestreaming | Through OBS: your scene is an OBS browser source | Built in, 1080p, from the Grow plan ($39/month) |
| Maximum resolution | 1080p finished video | Up to 4K on paid plans |
Where PodScene is different
- Lower price for a weekly show. Creator is $12 a month for 10 recorded hours, which is enough for a one-hour episode every week with room for retakes.
- The finished video is made for you. When you press Stop, PodScene renders the episode in the layout you designed, with names on screen, your background, intro and outro, layout switches and screen shares. You don't open an editor unless you want to.
- Built for OBS. Your scene is an OBS browser source with everyone's audio, so it fits into an existing OBS setup and streams anywhere OBS can.
- Seats for the team. Creator includes 2 seats, so a co-host or producer has their own login.
Where Riverside is stronger
- Bigger panels. Riverside records up to 10 people. PodScene records a host and up to three guests.
- Higher resolution. Riverside records up to 4K on paid plans. PodScene's finished video is 1080p.
- Livestreaming without OBS. Riverside's Grow plan streams directly. PodScene streams through OBS.
- Editing tools. Riverside has its own editor. PodScene gives you the finished video and separate tracks to edit in any editor.
- Availability. Riverside is open to everyone today. PodScene is opening in batches from a waitlist.
Which should you choose?
Choose PodScene if you record an interview or co-hosted show with up to three guests, want a finished video without editing, use OBS, or want a lower monthly price with seats for your team.
Choose Riverside if you regularly record more than four people, need 4K, or want to livestream and edit without leaving one app.
Riverside details are from riverside.com/pricing and Riverside's help center, checked October 5, 2026. Prices and plans change, so check their site for current details. PodScene details are on our pricing page.
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