InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
InShot
Riverside
No signals
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Watermark on all videos, Limited effects and music, Lower export quality, Frequent advertisements
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Still lacks multi-layer editing, No advanced color grading, No professional audio tools
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage
Limits: No refund for unused months, Same feature limitations as monthly Pro
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Professional features still missing, Single device license, Support quality issues remain
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2 hours recording
Limits: 720p max resolution, Riverside branding on exports, Limited to 2 hours total recording
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited recording
Limits: 1080p max (not 4K), No team features, No priority support, Monthly price is $24 (annual saves 35%)
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited recording
Limits: 15 hour transcription cap, No SSO, No dedicated support, Monthly price is $39 (annual saves 35%)
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited recording
Limits: Still no custom backgrounds, No SSO (requires Business), No SLA guarantee, Per-user cost at scale becomes expensive
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales call for actual pricing, Minimum commitment likely required, Enterprise negotiation needed
| Feature | InShot | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Video trimming and cutting | ||
| Multi-layer editing Single-track timeline only | ||
| Text-based editing Standard plan and above | ||
| Recording | ||
| 4K video recording Pro plan and above | ||
| Local recording (not cloud-dependent) Core differentiator | ||
| Lossless audio recording All plans | ||
| AI Features | ||
| Background removal Not available, use CapCut instead | ||
| Auto-captions Not available | ||
| AI transcription Limited hours on lower plans | ||
| Magic Clips for social media Pro plan and above | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based guest access No download required | ||
| Offline mode Requires internet connection | ||
| Offline editing Full offline support | ||
| Cross-platform sync No project sync between devices | ||
| Audio | ||
| Music library Built-in library, limited external import | ||
| Voiceover recording Pro feature, reportedly removed for some users | ||
| Visual | ||
| Filters and effects Premium effects require Pro or extra purchase | ||
| Text and stickers Good selection for social media content | ||
| Branding | ||
| Custom virtual backgrounds Business plan only ($450/mo) | ||
| Export | ||
| Export without watermark Pro subscription required | ||
| HD export quality Compresses video even with HD settings | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Live streaming Not supported, use StreamYard | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile export/review iOS app recording only | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO/SAML Business plan only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access Pro plan and above | ||
| Support | ||
| Real-time customer support Email only, multi-day response | ||
