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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Final Cut Pro

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AApple offers Final Cut Pro, a video editing platform featuring optimized for a high performance machines and supporting a wide range of quality effects.

    $299.99

    per license

    Riverside.fm

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ARiverside.fm headquartered in Tel Aviv offers a remote recording solution for enterprise teams. It is presented as an easy way for teams to record professional-grade video content and podcasts, from anywhere.

    $90

    per year

    Pricing
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Editions & Modules
    Final Cut Pro X
    $299.99
    per license
    Basic
    $90
    per year
    Standard
    $180
    per year
    Pro
    $288
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Considered Both Products
    Apple
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    Riverside
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    20 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    17 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Best Alternatives
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Small Businesses
    iMovie
    Score10 out of 10
    OBS Studio
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    iMovie
    Score10 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Score9.2 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (37 ratings)
    5.4
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.8
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Final Cut ProRiverside.fm
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apple
    The best scenarios for using Final Cut Pro are any and every scenario where you want to have the greatest control over your editorial needs without the complexity or useless slop that other platforms throw in to seemingly look stronger. Final Cut Pro keeps the editorial experience clean, uncluttered and exactly what it should be - intuitive. That's one word we often come back to because it's one of those things where you really shouldn't have to 'think' about where you can find the right tool to use for your edits... it should be 'right there' where you would think it should be - and in Final Cut Pro, that's almost always where we find it.
    Incentivized
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    Riverside
    Riverside.fm is well suited for video content that you are recording ahead of time in order to edit and release where you are inviting people to participate that are not part of your organization. You can send them a link and they just have to go to the website and be in the conversation. There is no software to download and they do not have to worry about handling their video files after they are done.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Apple
    • Adheres to the conceptually easy timeline model, thus making simple onboarding.
    • Feature-rich toolset which allows for incredible product manipulation from the get-go
    • Expandability via a vibrant plugin ecosystem. Final Cut plugins are broadly developed.
    • Rich integration with studio products: Motion, Compressor
    • Version updates exhibit a product team in touch with what the market needs
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    Riverside
    • Great looking platform with a handsome layout.
    • Makes it easy to invite interviewees into your "studio"
    • Provides livestream capabilities
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Apple
    • The tool palettes and toolbars are sometime difficult to decipher.
    • Some advanced features are not easy to find.
    • Floating descriptive menu whenever the mouse moves on the tool might help.
    • So many tools that a novice is easily lost.
    • A menu of all the keyboard shortcuts would be useful.
    Incentivized
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    Riverside
    • I have had some times where there are video glitches, and I have been told that it could be because of other software running. It would be good if the software were more robust and able to more consistently get smooth video.
    • I have had a couple instances of people being kicked off and their video files were not recoverable.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Apple
    Fast shortcuts and editing tools make this an efficient piece of software for any skilled video editor. From newbies to experienced editors, FCPX can be used by almost anyone. It is easy to learn but takes time to master. Add Motion for even more effects and punchouts on your videos.
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    Riverside
    When you get to the platform, it's unclear where to start. You're driven to join your "studio" and invite someone to interview...but if that's not the kind of show you're creating, it's not easy to figure out the next steps.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Apple
    Most of the support I need, I find online. While Apple has a Q/A section on their site, it's not always beneficial in answering the questions that I have. With that said, they regularly update the software, and when updates lead to crashes, they usually have another update not far behind.
    Incentivized
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    Riverside
    I have not needed to use the Riverside.fm support that much, which in itself is a good sign of how good their product is, but when I have had to use their support it was prompt, and helpful, and the people were very kind. I am glad to know there is someone there to help quickly if I am having a problem.
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    Implementation Rating
    Apple
    Implementing Final Cut Pro into the organization was a smooth transition from what we didn't had. We felt we went from zero to hero with this software, due to all the great features that we learned. We took some time in training staff on how to use the software but at the end, this was very useful and important.
    Incentivized
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    Riverside
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Apple
    Premiere and Final Cut are very similar is usage. Final Cut has less crashing and lag, but does not work well with Adobe products. You'd basically have to use all different softwares to use it best. Davinci is a different beast with a color grading portion that is unmatched by any other product. Although DaVinci is non-linear editing, so you essentially have to unlearn everything you know from Final Cut and Premiere.
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    Riverside
    StreamYard may have fewer capabilities than Riverside.fm, but it knows exactly what it is: a place to record/stream video conversations. Riverside.fm, in trying to be all things to all users, may need to improve its UI to serve all constituents.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Apple
    • We are regularly lauded for our high-quality videos by donors and prospects, which greatly improves our standing in their eyes.
    • Our Final Cut Pro X-created videos have contributed to our receiving large grant awards.
    • Our videos have been shared and promoted by similar organizations, which has improved our standing in our field and adjacent fields.
    Incentivized
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    Riverside
    • Since I need their platform, which again is actually pretty good, I had to waste money to sign up again, so that I had a workable password.
    • from experience, wasted weeks of going back and forth with their support team - throwing off my podcast schedule.
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