Riverside
Zoho Meeting
| Feature | Riverside | Zoho Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $1.5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | podcasters, content-creators, media-companies, video-producers | zoho-users, small-businesses, budget-conscious-teams, webinar-hosts |
| Founded | 2018 | 2009 |
| Local Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Separate Tracks | ✓ | ✗ |
| 4k Video | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Magic Clips | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Streaming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Based Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Meetings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webinars | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Riverside Pros
- Records locally for uncompressed studio quality
- Separate audio and video tracks per participant
- AI-powered editing with transcription and clips
- 4K video recording support
✗ Riverside Cons
- Free plan limited to basic features
- Requires stable internet for real-time monitoring
- AI editing features still maturing
✓ Zoho Meeting Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- Zoho ecosystem integration
- No participant limit on free plan
- GDPR compliant
✗ Zoho Meeting Cons
- Fewer features than Zoom
- Limited third-party integrations
- Lower brand recognition
The Verdict
Riverside is built for podcasters and content creators, with a focus on local-recording and separate-tracks. Zoho Meeting targets zoho users and small businesses and leads with video-meetings and webinars.
On pricing, Zoho Meeting is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1.5/mo compared to $15/mo for Riverside. That $13.5/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.
Riverside edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Riverside offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Zoho Meeting takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Riverside has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable pricing matters most to you, Zoho Meeting may still be the right call.