Side-by-side comparison · Video & Audio
Riverside vs SOUNDRAW
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
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At a glance
Overview
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Riverside | SOUNDRAW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3Winner | 4.1 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Riverside | SOUNDRAW |
|---|---|---|
| Access & platform | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Desktop app | No | No |
| Browser extension | No | No |
| API access | – | Yes |
| Teams & business | ||
| Team workspace | Yes | – |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | Yes | Yes |
| Connects to other apps | Yes | – |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No |
| AI abilities | ||
| Works with your files | Yes | – |
| Understands images | – | – |
| Makes images | No | No |
| Makes video | No | No |
| Writes code | No | No |
| Runs agents or automations | Yes | – |
| Learns your brand or style | – | – |
| Works in many languages | Yes | – |
| Capabilities score | 8/ 17 | 2/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Riverside | SOUNDRAW |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Free Free Trying it with a test episode. | CreatorOur pick A$15.99/mo, or A$9.16/mo billed yearly Businesses that need background music for their own videos. |
ProOur pick $29/mo, or $24/mo billed yearly A business running a regular podcast or interview series. | Artist Starter A$30.99/mo, or A$16.58/mo billed yearly Musicians releasing tracks on streaming services. | |
Grow $39/mo, or $34/mo billed yearly Teams recording several shows or long interviews. | Artist Pro A$46.99/mo, or A$19.92/mo billed yearly Editors who want WAV files and stems. | |
Webinar $99/mo, or $79/mo billed yearly Businesses that run webinars and live events. | Artist Unlimited A$78.99/mo, or A$27.42/mo billed yearly Heavy users who want stems for everything. | |
Business Custom Larger teams with several producers. | Enterprise Custom Companies with 10 or more staff, or apps that need music at scale. | |
| Which plan to pick | Pro on yearly billing covers most company podcasts. Move to Grow only if you record more than about five hours a month, and to Webinar only if you host live events. | For business videos, Creator is the plan: unlimited downloads and a commercial licence. The Artist plans are aimed at musicians releasing songs. Prices were shown in Australian dollars when checked. |
Key features
Pros and cons
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Who each one is for
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Riverside or SOUNDRAW?
Riverside scores highest overall in our ratings (Riverside 4.3/5 and SOUNDRAW 4.1/5). Riverside is best for company podcasts with remote guests and recording client or customer interviews. SOUNDRAW is best for background music for ads and promos and product demo and explainer videos.
Which is cheaper, Riverside or SOUNDRAW?
Riverside: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $29/mo. SOUNDRAW: There's no free plan. Paid plans start at A$15.99/mo.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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