Product A
Riverside.fm
by Riverside.fm
Record remote podcast and video interviews in up to 4K quality.
Free tier
Visit Riverside.fm →Product B
Screencastify
by Screencastify
Chrome extension screen recorder built for teachers and educators.
Free tier
Visit Screencastify →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Riverside.fm | Screencastify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Top Pros | Local recording eliminates quality loss from bad internet | Saves directly to Google Drive |
| Up to 4K video per participant | Extremely easy for non-technical users | |
| Built-in transcription and clip highlights | Generous free plan | |
| Top Cons | Free tier only 2 hrs/mo | Chrome-only (no desktop app) |
| Requires participant browser access | 5-min cap on free recordings |
Choose Riverside.fm if you…
- Want: local recording eliminates quality loss from bad internet
- Want: up to 4k video per participant
- Want: built-in transcription and clip highlights
Choose Screencastify if you…
- Want: saves directly to google drive
- Want: extremely easy for non-technical users
- Want: generous free plan