Starts atFree plan · paid from $24/mo billed yearly
- Free plan2 hours of multi-track recording (one-off), up to 720p
- Free trial14-day free trial on paid plans
- Watermark on free exports
Head-to-head
Tella vs Riverside: screen demos or remote interviews?
At a glance
Starts atFree trial · paid from $13/mo billed yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial7 days (Pro)
They record different things. Riverside records remote podcasts and interviews with guests in local high quality. Free gives 2 hours one time at 720p with a watermark. Pro is $35/month or $24/month yearly for 5 hours a month in up to 4K. Tella records your screen and camera for tutorials and demos. Pro is $13/user/month yearly with 4K and no free plan. Guests on a podcast: Riverside. Solo screen walkthroughs: Tella.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Riverside | Tella |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 2 hours one time, 720p, watermark | No. Trials exist, without credits |
| Entry plan | Pro: $35/month or $24/month yearly, 5 hours a month, 4K | Pro: $13/user/month yearly, 4K |
| Higher plan | Grow: $45/month or $34 yearly, 15 hours | Premium: $19/user/month yearly, 4K 60 fps |
| Top plan | Webinar: $99/month, unlimited recording. Business: custom | Enterprise: custom |
| Watermark | Free: yes. Paid: no | Pro: Tella branding. Premium: removable |
| Recording limit | Hours per month | 6 hours per clip |
| Best for | Podcasts and interviews | Screen tutorials and demos |
Which one for Shorts and TikTok?
Riverside's Magic Clips cut short captioned clips from episodes, so a podcast can feed Shorts. Tella suits tech and course creators who turn screen tips into short clips. Riverside Pro at $24/month covers 5 hours, about 5 one-hour episodes a month.
How to choose
- Do you have guests? Riverside.
- Recording your screen alone? Tella.
- Want to test free first? Riverside Free.
- Need over 5 hours a month on Riverside? Grow at $34/month yearly.
Questions people ask
Is Tella or Riverside better for podcasts?
Riverside. It records remote guests in local quality. Tella is built for screen recordings.
Does Riverside have a free plan?
Yes: 2 hours one time at up to 720p, with a watermark.
How much is Tella?
Pro is $13/user/month and Premium $19/user/month, billed yearly.
Related: Descript vs Riverside, Riverside alternatives, screen recording tools.
Sources: riverside.com/pricing, tella.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.