Riverside Video Editor
8.0#8 in ai video editorsFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitRiverside Video Editor vs Vmaker
What both publish
| Fact | Riverside Video Editor | Vmaker |
|---|---|---|
| AI editing | AI tools remove pauses and filler words, find fluff, apply Magic Audio, smart mute, smart layouts, gaze correction, video enhancement and color correction. | Its automated editing includes trimming, captioning, reframing, formatting, transitions and enhancement tasks. |
| Founded | 2020 | Animaker's LinkedIn profile lists 2015 as its founding year. |
| Funding | TechCrunch reported a $30 million Series C in December 2024 and total funding of $80 million. | Dealroom reports no known external funding for Animaker. |
| Licence | Riverside is delivered as a proprietary hosted service; its Business API documentation does not provide an open-source licence for the editor. | The terms identify Vmaker as a service and product of Animaker Inc.; no open-source licence is stated. |
| Limit: editing depth | Reviewers cite limited transitions, imprecise Magic Clip boundaries, transcription errors and a need to move advanced editing to another application. | Capterra reviewers say the editor can feel limited for captions, detailed timeline control, flexible exports and precise clipping. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.8 out of 5 from 313 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 67 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 1,754 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.8 out of 5 from 521 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews |
Riverside Video Editor plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$15 a month
- Pro$24 a month
- Live$34 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
Vmaker plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$18 a month
- Teams$25 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Riverside Video Editor if…
Riverside suits people editing conversations, podcasts, webinars, or interviews, especially when transcript-based edits and separate speaker tracks are useful. Teams can use its sharing, roles, comments, and feedback features to collaborate.
Pick Vmaker if…
Vmaker suits people who need to record their screen, webcam, system audio, or microphone on iOS, macOS, or Windows. The free plan may fit brief recordings, while longer recording limits are available on paid plans.