It's a near tie: both score 8.3, with Riverside ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Riverside wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pinterest on 3.
Podcasters who interview guests online and want clean video and sound
Planners, crafters and shops that share ideas with links
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #8 of 17 | #11 of 17 |
| Developer | Riverside | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Riverside better than Pinterest?
It's a near tie: both score 8.3, with Riverside ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Riverside wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pinterest on 3.
Which is cheaper, Riverside or Pinterest?
Riverside: Free with a watermark; Pro is $29 a month, or $24 a month billed yearly. Pinterest: Free with ads; there is no paid plan for regular users. On value for money, Pinterest scores higher.
Do Riverside and Pinterest work on the same devices?
Only Riverside runs on Mac.
Which is more private, Riverside or Pinterest?
Riverside scores higher on privacy (7.0/10). The App Store label says identifiers may be used to track you. Usage data, device ID, diagnostics and audio are collected but not linked to your identity.
Strengths and weaknesses
Riverside
- Each guest gets their own audio and video track
- Record, edit and make clips in one place
- Free plan has unlimited single-track recording
- Free plan puts a watermark on everything
- Only 2 hours of separate tracks on Free, one time
- Live streaming needs the $39 Grow plan
Riverside records each person on their own device, so a shaky internet connection doesn't spoil the sound or picture. You get a separate audio and video track for every guest, in up to 4K on paid plans. After that you can edit by text and make short clips with Magic Clips. The free plan is more of a trial: two hours of separate tracks, 720p video and a watermark.
Full Riverside review
Pinterest
- Calm, with little arguing or drama
- Great for planning projects, meals and outfits
- Pins can link straight to your site or shop
- Lots of ads and shopping posts
- No simple way for creators to get paid
- Tracks you for ads
Pinterest is less a social network and more a search engine for ideas. You save Pins to boards for recipes, outfits, rooms and projects, and the app keeps showing more of what you like. It is a calm place with little arguing. For creators and shops, a Pin can link straight to your site, but Pinterest has no simple pay program. Expect plenty of ads and shopping links.
Full Pinterest review
