Alternative
Looking for a Riverside Magic Audio Alternative?
Riverside is where you record. Diffio is for recordings made anywhere.
Our verdict
Diffio restores speech in recordings you already have, made in any app or on any device, with the background kept on its own track. If you are choosing where to record remote guests, Riverside is the better pick: Magic Audio comes with its plans and runs in the same editor. Diffio doesn't record, and Diffio hasn't tested Magic Audio.
What Riverside Does Well
- Recording first. Riverside records remote guests locally on separate audio and video tracks, with up to 4K video and 48 kHz audio on paid plans.
- Magic Audio in the same editor. One click under AI Producer reduces background noise and reverb, balances levels and loudness and enhances the voice, as Riverside describes it.
- No credits for Magic Audio. Riverside says core AI features such as Magic Audio do not use AI credits.
- A full production suite. Text-based editing, unlimited transcriptions, Magic Clips, show notes, podcast hosting, live streaming and webinars.
When Riverside Is the Better Pick
- You haven't recorded yet. Local recording on each guest's device avoids call-quality audio in the first place.
- You want one tool from recording to publishing. Editing, clips, show notes, hosting and live streaming sit in the same place.
- Magic Audio is enough for the room. It is one click in the editor with no extra credits.
When Diffio Fits Better
- The recording was made somewhere else. A phone, Zoom, a camera, a lavalier or an old archive file.
- Magic Audio didn't fix it. Export the track and run it through Diffio for heavier noise, room echo or some clipping and distortion.
- You want the background back at your own level. Every result has restored speech and a background track, with a Background amount slider.
- You only need cleanup. No recording suite to subscribe to, and an API for your own pipeline.
Diffio vs Riverside Magic Audio by Workflow
| Need | Diffio | Riverside Magic Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Restore speech in recordings you already have | Record, edit and publish, with Magic Audio as a one-click enhancer |
| Where it runs | Diffio web app or API, on any uploaded file | Inside the Riverside editor, on Riverside recordings or uploads |
| What you get back | Restored speech and the background as 2 tracks, a Background amount slider to mix them and a transcript | The enhanced recording in your Riverside project |
| Video | Every plan; Diffio restores the speech soundtrack and the picture stays unchanged | Yes: records and edits video, and accepts uploads such as MP3, WAV, OGG, MP4, MPEG and WebM |
| Free | 3 uploads in total with a 2-minute preview of each result | 14-day free trial of the Pro, Grow and Webinar plans |
| Pricing model | Free plan, then Basic $8/month (6 h) or Pro $29/month (30 h) | Magic Audio is included on every plan in Riverside's comparison table and uses no AI credits, so it has no separate cost per hour. |
| API | REST API with Python and Node SDKs, billed per second | API access listed on the Business plan only |
| Diffio-run speech enhancer test | Diffio 4.6 Pro: SCOREQ +2.31 on average, word error rate 10.5%. Method and every clip. | Riverside Magic Audio was not in that test |
Use Both
Record in Riverside and apply Magic Audio first. Riverside says better source audio leads to stronger Magic Audio results and recommends a quality microphone, headphones and basic room treatment. When a guest's track still has a loud room, traffic or echo, export it and restore it with Diffio. For more podcast workflows, see the podcast audio enhancer.
How Much Does Riverside Cost?
Riverside's pricing page showed different Pro and Grow prices on different loads on November 3, 2026. This page doesn't quote them, so check Riverside's pricing page for current prices. Magic Audio is included on every plan in Riverside's comparison table and uses no AI credits, so it has no separate cost per hour. Riverside lists a 14-day free trial of the Pro, Grow and Webinar plans.
Diffio Plans and API
The Diffio Free web plan includes 3 uploads in total (not monthly), audio or video, and plays back the first 2 minutes of each result. Paid Basic ($8 per month) includes 6 hours (360 minutes) of audio or video per month, and paid Pro ($29 per month) includes 30 hours (1,800 minutes) per month, with full playback and downloads. Every plan accepts files up to 2 GB and 90 minutes long. The public API is billed per second, $5 an hour for Diffio 4.6 Flash and $10 an hour for Diffio 4.6 Pro, with a $5 starting credit. Check current Diffio prices or API pricing.
Has Diffio Tested Riverside Magic Audio?
Diffio hasn't tested Riverside Magic Audio, so this page makes no quality claim about it. Diffio's own AI speech enhancer test ran Diffio, Adobe Podcast, Cleanvoice, Auphonic, ElevenLabs and Descript Studio Sound on the same 59 real recordings on October 22, 2026; play the clips there, or upload your own recording to Diffio and compare it with Riverside Magic Audio yourself.
Hear the Difference
Lecture recording: toggle Original vs Enhanced by Diffio.
FAQ
What is Riverside Magic Audio?
Riverside's one-click audio enhancer in its editor. Riverside says it reduces background noise and reverb, balances levels and loudness and enhances the voice.
Does Magic Audio cost extra?
No. Magic Audio is included on every plan in Riverside's comparison table and uses no AI credits, so it has no separate cost per hour.
Is Diffio a Riverside alternative for recording?
No. Diffio doesn't record or host calls. It restores speech in files you already have, including ones recorded in Riverside.
Can I use Diffio on a Riverside recording?
Yes. Download the track from Riverside and upload it to Diffio, audio or video.
Sources Checked November 3, 2026
Riverside facts were checked November 3, 2026 on its own pages: Riverside plans and plan comparison and Riverside Magic Audio. Diffio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riverside. Product names are trademarks of their owners.
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