InShot
Riverside
| Feature | InShot | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $15/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | podcasters, content-creators, media-companies, video-producers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Separate Tracks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transcription | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Clips | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Streaming | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ Riverside Pros
- Studio-quality local recording
- Separate tracks per participant
- AI transcription included
- Good for remote guests
✗ Riverside Cons
- Requires good internet for sync
- Limited editing features
- Expensive for individual creators
The Verdict
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Riverside targets podcasters and content creators and leads with local-recording and separate-tracks.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $15/mo for Riverside. That $11.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.