Side by side
| Feature | CapCut | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Online, desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools for creating and editing videos for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. | Browser-based studio for recording, editing, streaming and publishing podcasts and videos, with AI tools for clips, transcripts and show notes. |
| Price from | 65 PLN/mo | 24 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac | web, ios, android, mac, api |
| API | not stated | not stated |
CapCut: key features
- AI auto captions and subtitles in multiple languages
- Text to speech with natural-sounding voices and custom voices
- One-click video and image background removal
- Video trimming, transitions and HD export without watermark
- AI video generator from text, images or keyframes
- Smart templates for social media and marketing
Riverside: key features
- Local recording of separate audio and video tracks up to 4K
- Text-based video and audio editor
- AI removal of filler words, silences and fixing eye contact
- AI clips, show notes, transcripts and thumbnails
- Translation and dubbing into over 30 languages
- Multistream live streaming in full HD and webinar hosting
FAQ
Is CapCut or Riverside better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are CapCut and Riverside free?
CapCut: Yes, there is a free plan. Free to try online without a credit card; the page advertises free online editing and exports without watermark. Full plan limits are not shown on the homepage. Riverside: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 2 hours of multi-track recordings, full editing tools, up to 720p video, Riverside watermark, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording and editing, Magic Clips, unlimited-length video calls.