Record While You Read
UniqueCamera + Teleprompter in One
Record yourself directly in the browser while the script scrolls. No third-party recorder needed. Your take, your words, your delivery — all captured in one session.
Learn more →syncedcue + Riverside.fm — Teleprompter for Podcast & Video Recording
Riverside records the session. syncedcue scripts it.
Riverside.fm is the leading platform for high-quality remote podcast and video recording. It captures lossless audio and 4K video from every participant. What it doesn't do is help you with what to say. If you're recording a Riverside episode and your intro sounds rambling, your guest segments feel loose, or your solo recording takes 12 tries — syncedcue is what you're missing. Open your Riverside session, open syncedcue in a second browser tab, enable voice scroll, and your intro scripts, episode structures, and ad reads scroll at your natural pace while Riverside records.
Podcast hosts who script their intros and ad reads consistently produce tighter episodes. The first 60 seconds of a podcast episode determines whether a new listener subscribes. A confident, scripted opening delivered with voice scroll — where you can still slow down and add emphasis naturally — outperforms a winging-it opener every time.
Our verdict
Winner: syncedcue
Purpose-built teleprompter with voice scroll, script templates, QR sync, and Zoom background — Riverside has no teleprompter or script feature.
Feature Comparison
SyncedCue vs Riverside.Fm — side by side.
| Feature | SyncedCue | Riverside.Fm |
|---|---|---|
| Teleprompter while recording | ✓ | — |
| Voice-activated scroll | ✓ | — |
| Script & episode templates | ✓ | — |
| QR code co-host sync | ✓ | — |
| Zoom background overlay | ✓ | — |
| Day Pass — no subscription | ✓ | — |
| High-quality remote recording | — | ✓ |
| Multi-guest video & audio | — | ✓ |
| Auto transcription | — | ✓ |
| Clip creation & publishing | — | ✓ |
What SyncedCue Has That Riverside.Fm Doesn't
Features built into SyncedCue and unavailable elsewhere.
Script Behind Your Face on Camera
Run your script as a Zoom virtual background overlay so you read directly to camera during live calls. Look prepared without looking like you're reading.
Learn more →Instant Secure Multi-Device Connect
Scan a QR code to connect any device on your local network. No cloud accounts, no internet required for sync — completely private and instant.
Learn more →Remote Scroll Control
ProControl From Any Device
Let a director, producer, or assistant control your scroll speed remotely from their device. Perfect for studio setups, live events, and broadcast.
Stage Monitor View
Live EventsConfidence Monitor Built-In
Dedicated stage monitor display for live events — large font, high-contrast, color-coded timing cues. Works on any screen without extra hardware.
Learn more →Director to Talent, Real-Time
Send live cues and messages from any connected device directly to the reader's screen. "Slow down", "Wrap up", custom cues — all without interrupting the take.
Learn more →Voice-Activated Scroll
SmartHands-Free, Pace-Matched
The teleprompter listens to your voice and scrolls at your natural speaking pace automatically. No hands, no foot pedal, no remote needed.
Countdown Timer
EssentialAlways Know Your Time
Built-in countdown timer runs alongside your script. Know exactly how much time is left before you go over — essential for pitches, talks, and broadcast.
Flip & Mirror Mode
Works With Any Rig
Full mirror flip for hardware teleprompter rigs. Horizontal and vertical flip so your setup works whether you're using a beam splitter, tablet, or phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions when comparing the two.
Does Riverside.fm have a teleprompter?
No — Riverside records high-quality audio and video but has no teleprompter or scripting feature. Open syncedcue in a separate browser tab alongside Riverside. Voice scroll handles your intro, ad reads, and outro while Riverside captures everything.
Can my co-host see the podcast script on their device?
Yes — syncedcue's QR code sync connects any device on the same local network. Your co-host scans the code and sees the script on their screen in real-time, synced to your scroll position.
Does a teleprompter make a podcast sound less natural?
Not if you use voice scroll. Voice scroll listens to your speech and advances the script at your natural pace — you can slow down, pause, and add emphasis exactly as you would in conversation. Script the structured segments (intro, ad reads, outro) and keep the conversation in between natural.
Get Started
Try SyncedCue instead of Riverside.Fm
Free to start. No download. Day pass $4.99.