Dots vs Riverside
Side-by-side comparison · Updated September 2026
| Description | OpenAI's persistent agents for ongoing work across connected apps, with read-only proactive research and separate approval rules for actions. | Riverside combines local participant recording, separate audio and video tracks, transcript editing, exports and podcast publishing. |
| Category | AI Agents | Podcasting |
| Rating | No reviews | No reviews |
| Pricing | Pricing unavailable | Freemium |
| Starting Price | N/A | Free |
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| Use Cases | — |
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| Tags | PodcastingRemote RecordingMultitrack EditingTranscript Editing | |
| Features | ||
| Persistent assignments on a separate cloud computer | ||
| Connected-app context with Activity View to inspect and redirect work | ||
| Read-only proactive research; actions follow connected-app rules and approval controls | ||
| Local participant recording with cloud upload | ||
| Separate audio and video tracks for up to 10 participants | ||
| Transcript and timeline editing | ||
| WAV HD and MP3 audio export | ||
| Podcast hosting, show notes and Magic Clips | ||
| Separate-track download allowances by plan | ||
| View Dots | View Riverside | |
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