Feature Comparison
| Feature | Riverside | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| AI meeting summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout rooms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording & transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video conferencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webinar features | ✗ | ✓ |
Riverside Pricing
Free
Free
Pro
$19.00/mo
Live
$29.00/mo
Webinar
$69.00/mo
Zoom Pricing
Basic
Free
Pro
$13.33/mo
Business
$18.33/mo
Enterprise
Custom
Riverside
Pros
- Superior audio/video quality
- Integrated editing & AI tools
- Easy remote guest access
Cons
- Higher pricing for heavy use
- Occasional upload glitches
Zoom
Pros
- Strong integrations
- Easy to use
- AI productivity tools
- Reliable video quality
Cons
- Higher tiers pricey
- 40-min limit on free plan
- Feature overload for simple use
The Verdict
Riverside and Zoom are neck and neck — both score within a fraction of each other on our DuelStack rating. Riverside stands out for superior audio/video quality, while Zoom edges ahead on reliable video quality. On budget alone, Zoom wins (starts at $13.33/mo). Either is a solid choice — pick the one that fits your workflow.