Riverside.fm is a recording platform first -- built for capturing high-quality remote podcast and video interviews -- with AI audio enhancement as a feature on top. If you already record through Riverside, that's convenient. If you have a file recorded somewhere else (Zoom, a phone, a field recorder) that just needs its noise cleaned up, Riverside isn't really built for that on its own, and its AI enhancement isn't on the free plan either way.
Pricing and free-tier limits change over time. The figures below were checked directly against each company's own pricing/help pages (or a recently dated third-party breakdown, linked below) in October 2026 -- if you're reading this later, it's worth double-checking the competitor's current page before deciding.
Free plan comparison
| Riverside.fm (Free) | ClearVoice (Free) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Recording remote interviews/podcasts, plus editing | Cleaning up a file you already have |
| Free allowance | 2 hours of multi-track recording, one-time (doesn't renew monthly); unlimited single-track | 15 minutes of noise removal, one-time trial |
| AI audio enhancement on free plan? | No -- it's a Pro-tier feature | Yes -- it's the free trial itself |
| Cheapest paid tier | Pro, $24-29/month (5 recording hours/month) | Pay-as-you-go, $0.03/minute, or unlimited from $6.99/month |
Which one should you use?
If you're setting up ongoing remote interview recording and want capture quality plus enhancement in one platform, Riverside's Pro tier is built exactly for that workflow. If you already have a recording from wherever -- Zoom, a phone, an old archive -- and just need it cleaned up once, signing up for a recording platform to get there is more than the problem calls for; ClearVoice just takes the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does Riverside's free recording allowance reset every month?
No -- per Riverside's own plan details, the 2-hour multi-track allowance on the free plan is a one-time allowance, not a monthly renewal (unlimited single-track recording is separate and does continue).
Can I use ClearVoice on a file I recorded in Riverside (or anywhere else)?
Yes -- ClearVoice doesn't care where a file came from. Export your recording from wherever you made it and upload it directly.
ClearVoice gives you 15 minutes of AI noise removal free, no signup required to try it, and no credit card upfront -- try it on your own file now. ClearVoice also has 9 completely free tools (video compressor, trimmer, silence remover, GIF maker and more) that need no account at all.
Source: third-party Riverside.fm pricing breakdown, verified August 2026 -- confirm current details at riverside.com/pricing before deciding.